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Title: Tracer Study of 2017-2019 NAMCOL TVET Graduates
Language: English
Authors: Sichombe, Beatrice
Source: Journal of Learning for Development. 2022 9(3):545-562.
Availability: Commonwealth of Learning. 4710 Kingsway Suite 2500, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2 Canada. Tel: 604-775-8200; Fax: 604-775-8210; e-mail: jl4d@col.org; Web site: http://www.col.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Employment Potential, College Graduates, Outcomes of Education, Education Work Relationship, Auto Mechanics, Welding, Metal Working, Plumbing, Office Occupations, Job Skills, Labor Market, Employment Patterns, Unemployment
Geographic Terms: Namibia
ISSN: 2311-1550
Abstract: This article focuses on the outcome of a tracer study of former NAMCOL TVET trainees who completed their training in 2017, 2018 and 2019 in the following trades: automotive mechanics, welding and metal fabrication, office administration and plumbing and pipe-fitting in terms of their employment profile, and opinions on the quality and effect of training they received in light of their employment experiences. The study adopted a mixed methods design, and it is based on Prosser's Theorems on vocational education. The study revealed that former trainees were well equipped with relevant knowledge and skills needed by the job market. However, the majority were unemployed, and among the employed, others were employed outside their specialisation. Furthermore, the study revealed some challenges that former trainees encountered while studying with NAMCOL, among others, inadequate equipment, lack of job attachment opportunities, financial constraints, and the delay of equipment and material supply. The study further made recommendations that could improve TVET quality and delivery at NAMCOL.
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Entry Date: 2023
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