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Aims
THE DEPARTMENT OF
TECHNICAL EDUCATION (DTE) was established in 1993 under the umbrella of the
Ministry of Education to carry out two major aims:
- to plan, coordinate and evaluate the implementation of vocational and technical
education (VTE) and training programmes in addressing the socio-economic demands of Brunei
Darussalam;
- to support and promote the development of human resources through the provision of
VTE services to the community, government and private sectors.
In carrying out the above aims, the Department
of Technical Education is guided by its vision which is "To achieve excellence in
technical education and training" and by its mission which is "To develop a
competitive, dynamic and quality workforce through technical education and training
consistent with national aspirations".
The Department is charged, among other responsibilities, with:
- ensuring that VTE institutions offer programmes which are relevant to the
socio-economic development of Brunei;
- evaluating and maintaining appropriate standards through a regular system wide review
of VTE and training programmes;
- promoting VTE programmes which provide people with the skills needed for creating
their own enterprises in order to create jobs and future economic expansion;
- establishing apprenticeship training schemes to meet the skills requirements of the
economy, in cooperation and collaboration with the public and private sectors;
- advising and cooperating in the development of secondary school curricula and
subjects leading to vocational careers and further vocational and technical education;
- providing
students with the opportunity to explore career options to help them realise their
capabilities and potential for success in the world of work;
- promoting
greater access to learning and career opportunities by bridging the gap between academic
and vocational and technical education;
- providing
a secretariat to the Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Education Council (BDTVEC)
and advising the Council on areas of work to be covered, including the establishment and
interpretation of Council policy in the promotion and provision of VTE and training;
- conducting
research and providing information on manpower training issues.
Vocational & Technical
Education(VTE)
VTE specialises in imparting to young learners the skills needed in the world of
industry and commerce. Programmes are offered at well defined levels. In Brunei VTE
craft programmes are taken by students who have completed lower secondary education to
prepare them to become semi-skilled or skilled workers. Technician programmes are taken by
students who have completed upper secondary education to
prepare them for work as technicians and for progression to higher level
technical studies.
Figure
2 shows the levels, including VTE, of education in Brunei.
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