Background
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) is a body corporate established under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act, No. 29 of 2013. The Council is mandated to undertake design and development of Curricula for the training institutions’ examination, assessment and competence certification and advise the Government on matters related thereto. This is in line with Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2015 that embraces Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) system.
Vision and Mission
Vision
A centre of excellence in TVET curriculum development, assessment and certification for a globally competitive labour force.
Mission
To provide demand driven curricula, competence assessment and certification of TVET graduates for the global labour market.
Mandate
To undertake design and development of curricula, examination, competence assessment and certification in TVET
Core Values
The operational environment of the Certification Council is guided by:
- Integrity
- ProfessionalismTeamwork
- Efficiency
- Transparency
- Good governance
- Accountability
Functions
According to the TVET Act No 29 of 2013, the Council has the following functions:-
- Undertake design and development of curricula for the training institutions’ examination, assessment and competence certification;
- Make rules with respect to such examinations and competence assessments;
- Issue certificates to candidates who satisfy national TVET examination and competence assessment requirements; and
- Promote recognition of its qualifications in foreign systems;
- Investigate and determine cases involving indiscipline by candidates registered with it;
- Promote and carry out research relating to its examinations;
- Promote the publication of books and other materials relevant to its examinations;
- Anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the preceding functions.
