Procedures for design of a training program for intermediate- and college-level vocational education in Vietnam

Step 1. Preparation

- Establish the Executive Board/Group of Designers of the training program

- Define objectives of the training program, minimum requirements concerning knowledge and competency that students may attain after graduation from their respective training industry or occupation.

Step 2. Formulation of the training program

- Specify training time, knowledge volume, skills and other contents in the training program based on vocational skill standards and learning outcomes at the corresponding qualification level of training industry and occupation.

- Design the structure of the training program, define the list of training subjects and modules, and duration and distribution of duration of implementation of the training program.

- Design the detailed outline of subjects and modules included in the predetermined training program, requirements and method for assessment of student learning outcomes.

- Proceed to formulate the training program, detailed framework of training subjects or modules.

- Draw a diagram or flowchart in which subjects or modules are arranged in a logical sequence in conceptive and pedagogical aspects.

- Hold seminars to receive advisory opinions on the training program from experts, lecturers, administrative officers, scientists or employers.

- Prepare a complete draft of the training program by consulting advisory opinions from experts.

Step 3. Preparation of a complete draft of the training program

- Consult with teachers or lecturers who have been trained in the same industries or occupations in order to supplement the draft training program.

- Hold expert seminars attended by representatives of experts of enterprises, administrators, researchers, lecturers and teachers of vocational education institutions.

- Prepare a complete draft of the training program by consulting advisory opinions.

Step 4. Evaluation of the training program.

Syep 5. Approval and issuance of the training program.

Circular No. 03/2017/TT-BLĐTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam takes effect from April 14, 2017.

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