The
EEVT project implemented in collaboration between VETA, VSO and BG/LNG aims at
improving the employability of young people in Mtwara and Lindi regions in
Southern Tanzania, with a focus on the growing demand for skilled labour in the
gas industry and related services due to the increase in exploration activities
by various gas companies. City & Guilds assists the project towards international
certifications with its examinations being part of monitoring
tool to assess if the trainees could qualify for international certification
hence suggesting that they have international standards.
In December 2015, trainees
from the centres of VETA Lindi and VETA Mtwara set for different City and
Guilds examinations in the trades of carpentry, welding and fabrication, motor
vehicle mechanics, plumbing, and electrical installation. City & Guilds of the UK is
a global leader in skills development institution, providing services to training providers,
employers, and trainees across a variety of sectors to meet the needs of
today’s workplace. Its qualifications are valued by employers across the world.
Results of the examinations,
as released on Friday, January 22, 2016 indicate that out of 76 trainees who
set for the examinations in Mtwara, 67 passed, equivalent to 88.15%. In Lindi
46 (85.18%) out of 54 trainees who set for the exams passed.
Trainees’ overall performance
for 2015 exams increased by 10% compared to last year as the pass rate for 2015
was 86.92% while in 2014 was 76.92%.
“There is a big
improvement considering that some trainees in both Mtwara and Lindi did both
written and online exams which provide more assurance of quality control,” says
Mawazo Mataje, EEVT Project Manager.
Trainees under electrical
installation trade performed best with many “distinction” scores, which is the
highest score under C&G. Trades which followed in good performance were
motor vehicle mechanics, plumbing, and welding and fabrication. On the other
hand, carpentry was the least in performance as out of the 12 trainees who set
for the carpentry exams from the two centres of VETA Lindi and VETA Mtwara,
only 2 passed.
On her side, Rose Tesha, VSO
Programme Manager for Secure Livelihoods said, it is real good to acknowledge
the devotion, commitment and dedication from management, teachers and advisors
and the fact that more focus was placed towards practical training, industrial
exposure all this build up to this success.
Jean Van Wetter VSO Country Director
summarizes said, it is all about public, private partnership (PPP). This joint
efforts bring big result and great impact.
In
the EEVT project, VETA are the main implementers of the project through their
training centres, VSO the coordinator of the project and the BG Tanzania/LNG
the funder of the project.
In the short term, the
project is expected to reach 24 VETA teachers through receipt of daily support
on the job by VSO tutors; 11 VETA teachers through receipt of several City
& Guilds trainings and exams to obtain City & Guilds certificates; 620
VETA students expected to benefit from an improved education environment, the
presence of VSO tutors, and certified VETA teachers 280 VETA students to access
employment after graduation.
In the long run, the
accredited VETA teachers will cascade their skills to in-coming VETA staff,
enabling VETA South East Zone to produce a steady stream of qualified craftsmen
and teachers. This way, VETA is creating mutual benefits for the local community
of Mtwara and for the industry. Six specialty trades are covered by the project
including Food Preparation; Plumbing & Pipe Fitting; Welding &
Fabrication; Carpentry & Joinery; Motor Vehicle Mechanics; Electrical
Installation. Also, generic skills,
including English language, Health & Safety, Maintenance and
Entrepreneurship.
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