Govt gives universities, tertiary institutions one year to align TVET courses

Under the TVET Act, institutions offering technical and vocational programmes must register them with the TVET Council within 12 months of the law coming into force. Unlicensed providers have six months to regularise their operations.

Students at St Joseph Institute Virika using a sewing machine to make a sweater. Universities and other tertiary institutions offering technical and vocational courses have been given one year to align them with the new Technical and Vocational Education and Training framework.