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VTP I and II: VTP, is part of the Lao-German Cooperation on Human Resources Development for Market Economy (HRD-ME) and intends to increase training capacities by constructing and extending / modernizing selected Vocational and Teacher Training Institutions (IVET).

This programme under KfW is implemented by GITEC Consult in association with BZB, Germany, and STS, Lao PDR, and - through the market and employment oriented IVET system - constitutes a formal cooperation project of German development agencies.

The Vocational Training Programme’s objective is to increase existing capacities in vocational and teacher training by financing the construction and outfitting of IVET schools in Northern provinces of Lao PDR:

Programme activities comprise:
  • Construction / extension of three IVET schools under VTP I (provinces of Oudomxay, Phongsaly and Xiengkhouang) and VTP II (Provinces of Houaphan, Luang Namtha and Xayaboury) each;
  • Procurement of equipment and teaching aids for the six IVET schools;
  • Consulting services for programme implementation.

 

VTP III: The goals and objectives of the Vocational Training Programme (VTP III) are in compliance with the national policy of Lao PDR and the country’s overall development goal of reducing poverty. Through the up-grading and expansion of vocational education and training the betterment of the living conditions will be achieved. 

The expected outcome of VTP III is the enhanced offer of vocational education and training services through quantitative and qualitative improved facilities resulting in market improvement through an enhanced supply of skilled workers.

Target groups for VET are graduates leaving the school system at different levels defined to enter the vocational education system. In addition, target groups are those who look for accreditation of prior learning acquired in formal or non-formal work situations. 
The accomplishment of the Equipment of the 6 existing schools were either rehabilitated and extended, or new facilities were built in compliance with expected capacity needs. In addition, all programme schools received training equipment for conducting practical training efficiently and effectively according to identified requirements. VTP III shall (a) improve the VET situation in the Southern part of Lao PDR and (b) provide complementary training equipment in the six IVET facilities, which included under VTP I and II but were not fully equipped due to budgetary constraints.

The following schools are included in the construction/rehabilitation programme of VTP III:
  • the Lao-German Technical School in Vientiane,
  • the Technical School Attapeu,
  • and the IVET Schools in Sekong and Salavan.

Services Provided

Technical Assistance for the Design, Implementation and Quality Control of the programme.
Construction Measures:
  • Preparation/review of implementation plans of each individual IVET school;
  • Identification and design of the necessary new constructions and/or rehabilitation of existing buildings;
  • Tendering, supervision and quality control of construction.
Procurement of Vocational and School Equipment:
  • Detailed planning of the equipment to be tendered;
  • Elaboration of tender documents , evaluation of tenders, contract negotiations;
  • Purchase of equipment incl. supervision of delivery and installation;
  • Implementation of an Equipment Maintenance Plan.
Training Measures:
  • Identification of training requirements for personnel of the participating institutions for the new equipment;
  • Elaboration of in-depth training measures to the trainers and teachers on the newly installed equipment.