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TV Colleges purpose in a developmental state: Imperatives for South Africa


Date posted:

2022/11/01

Publication year:

2014

Corporate author/s:

TVET Colleges Technical Task Team; Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)

Output-type:

research report

Format:

pdf

The aim of this paper is to define and articulate the purpose of TVET colleges in South Africa using selected international comparisons. To achieve this, the study reviewed the theoretical basis of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems, undertook a comparative analysis how other developmental states have used the theoretical underpinnings to develop their TVET policies, and then agues for the reconceptualisation of the role or purpose of TVET in South Africa. The paper calls for a TVET system located in a developmental state, aimed at helping learners secure sustainable livelihoods. In the medium to long-term, South Africa's developmental needs include economic growth, equity and transformation. The system should link education provisioning to the developmental needs of the country. It will be a TVET system located in the democratic developmental state. The purpose of such a TVET system is to create opportunities for youth and adults to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning. The curriculum therefore needs to address the needs of the learners, industry, and community or society.

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