The Samoa Qualifications Authority (S.Q.A) yesterday launched a Professional Standards manual for Technical Vocational Education and Training (T.V.E.T) Trainers at Hotel Millennia.
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The manual was launched by the Minister of Education, Sports and Culture (M.E.S.C), Magele Mauiliu Magele, during a ceremony officiated by the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Fepulea’i Sinapi Moli.
The Minister congratulated S.Q.A, saying the Manual is an important step towards improving the quality of T.V.E.T in Samoa.
The formalities started with a prayer service conducted by Pastor Fa’afetai Fata of the Apia Harvest Centre Church.
According to a statement from S.Q.A, the manual will help create a workforce with practical skills, attitudes and knowledge in response to the needs of the economy.
“In addition, the continuous evolutions of technology add more emphasis on the need for a knowledgeable and adaptable workforce,” the Authority says.
“Technical Vocational Education and Training (T.V.E.T) programmes and institutions teach and prepare individuals for these occupational fields promoting effective participation in careers.
“Samoa has long recognised the growing need to develop a professional and dynamic workforce to fuel acceleration of its economy.
“The quality of T.V.E.T trainers is equally important as the quality of the workforce it aspires to create and support.”
The professional standards manual is part of S.Q.A’s core mission to ensure the consistent delivery of quality training services across the country.
“One of its priorities under the T.V.E.T Support Program is improving the capacity of training institutions to deliver higher level, industryled quality training,” the statement continues.
“Supporting this mission and improving trainer quality led to the establishment of the Professional Standards for T.V.E.T Trainers.
“These standards were developed by S.Q.A in consultation with stakeholders. It is envisaged that T.V.E.T providers will use this framework to review the capacity of their staff and support professional development of their staff in order to meet the Professional Standards.”
The Professional Standards manual was funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (D.F.A.T).
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