Vietnam: Is the Deputy Director included in the organizational structure of a vocational education center?

Is the Deputy Director included in the organizational structure of a vocational education center in Vietnam?

Under Article 5 of the Organizational and Operational Regulations of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center issued with Circular 01/2023/TT-BGDDT, the organizational structure of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center is as follows:

The organizational structure of the Center includes the Director, Deputy Directors; professional teams; classes; production, business, and service units supporting educational and training activities (if any); the emulation and commendation council, disciplinary council; scientific council, and advisory council (when necessary).

Thus, the Deputy Director of the Vocational Education Center is part of the organizational structure of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center.

Is the Deputy Director included in the organizational structure of a vocational education center in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

What are the requirements for working experience in the education sector for the Deputy Director of the Vocational Education Center in Vietnam?

According to Article 7 of the Organizational and Operational Regulations of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center issued with Circular 01/2023/TT-BGDDT, the criteria for the Deputy Director of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center are as follows:

Deputy Director of the Center

1. The Deputy Director assists the Director in managing and operating the Center's activities; is responsible for managing and operating tasks assigned or authorized by the Director.

2. Standards for the Deputy Director of the Center

a) Be healthy, possess good political and ethical qualities;

b) Have at least a bachelor's degree in teacher training or a relevant specialty accompanied by a teaching skills certificate;

c) Have at least 3 years of experience working in the education sector.

3. The managing agency decides on the recognition, appointment, reappointment, dismissal, transfer, commendation, discipline, and implementation of policies concerning the Deputy Director of the Center in accordance with the law.

Thus, one of the criteria for the Deputy Director of the Vocational Education Center in Vietnam is to have at least 3 years of experience working in the education sector.

Is the Vocational Education Center in Vietnam required to implement an illiteracy eradication program?

Under Article 4 of the Organizational and Operational Regulations of the Vocational Education - Continuing Education Center issued with Circular 01/2023/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities and authorities of the Center are as follows:

Task [1] To organize and implement education and training programs:

- The illiteracy eradication program.

- General education programs leading to national education system diplomas, including continuing education programs at the lower secondary school and high school levels for special social policy beneficiaries, people with disabilities, those in compulsory schooling ages according to the local annual plan, and workers needing to complete general education programs.

- Education programs meeting learners' needs that update knowledge and skills in various fields such as law, culture, society, sports, arts, environment, health, economics, and finance; skills education programs; technology transfer programs in labor and production to enhance labor productivity

- Training and retraining programs to improve professional qualifications and vocational skills, including foreign language, informatics, and cultural knowledge;

Special ethnic minority language for officials working in ethnic and mountainous areas: regular teacher retraining; retraining for preschool, primary, and lower secondary school teachers on organizing experiential and career orientation activities;

Teacher retraining programs meet the requirements of improving professional qualifications and skills: retraining programs to improve professional qualifications, and skills for officials and public employees according to local planning and lifelong learning needs of the people.

Task [2] To survey local educational and professional needs, determine the study content, and propose to the Department of Education and Training and local authorities for organizing suitable educational and training programs and formats for different target groups.

Task [3] To collaborate with other local general education institutions, vocational education institutions, and continuing education institutions to carry out knowledge and skills training programs, experiential activities, and other supportive educational activities per learners' needs and schools.

Task [4] To conduct elementary or affiliate training at secondary and college levels in accordance with the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs; and university affiliate training in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Training.

Task [5] To exercise autonomy according to legal regulations and specific stipulations as follows:

- Decide on the Center's objectives, mission, strategy, and development plans;

- Formulate organizational structures, and develop teaching staff, and management personnel based on the Center's strategy and development plan; stipulate the functions and tasks of the Center’s units;

- Manage finances and investments to develop training quality assurance conditions as per legal regulations;

- Determine tuition fees for educational programs meeting learners' needs according to financial autonomy regulations for the Center;

- Enroll and manage students; develop educational programs; compile or select learning materials suitable for each program's educational objectives;

- Manage student certification per legal regulations;

- Implement scientific and technological research activities, and international cooperation according to the Center's development strategy and plans; assure the Center's educational quality; choose quality accreditation organizations to register for accreditation.

Task [6] To mobilize, manage, and utilize resources per legal regulations.

Task [7] To build, invest in, manage, and efficiently utilize educational infrastructure and equipment as required by educational and training programs.

Task [8] To recruit, utilize, and manage teachers, management staff, and public employees; offer continuous professional updates and improvements for teachers; organize social participation for teachers, public employees, and students.

Task [9] To implement democratic regulations within the Center.

Task [10] To adhere to information, reporting, and accountability procedures to authorities, students, and society.

Task [11] Other tasks and powers as prescribed by law.

Thus, organizing and implementing illiteracy eradication programs is one of the mandatory tasks of the Vocational Education Center.