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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana
TVET overview in Ghana: institutions, qualifications framework (NTVETQF) and recent reforms including free public TVET.
Country:Ghana
Language:English
Published:2024-09-29
Audience:Youth, students, employers
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) refers to post-basic education that prepares learners for specific trades, crafts and applied professions. In Ghana, TVET sits within the formal education system after Junior High School. Pathways include:
- Technical institutes and vocational schools (under GTVET Service).
- Polytechnics and Technical Universities (e.g., Accra Technical University, Kumasi Technical University, Ho Technical University) offering HND and Bachelor's degrees.
- Apprenticeship programmes (master-craftsperson model) common for tailoring, hairdressing, welding, auto repair and electrical trades.
Ghana's Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) regulates qualifications. The National TVET Qualifications Framework (NTVETQF) runs from Proficiency 1 (entry) to Level 8 (doctorate). Recent reforms include free TVET for public TVET institutions and the introduction of competency-based training.
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