This document discusses vocational education in India. It defines vocational education as education that prepares people for specific trades through developing technical skills. It outlines the need for vocational education in India to reduce unemployment and boost the economy. It lists the various vocational subjects available at secondary level and the agencies involved in technical and vocational education. It also discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of vocational education in India.
2. INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION MEANING
NEED FOR VOATIONALISATION OF
EDUCATION IN INDIA
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS IN SECONDARY EDU
AVAILABLE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
AGENCIES INVOLVED IN TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDU
VOCATIONAL EDU IN INDIA
ADVANTAGES,DISADVANTAGES AND
PROBLEM AREAS
CONCLUSION
3. The term “vocation” means an individual's
development of talents and abilities in the
choice and enjoyment of a career.
4. Vocational education is
education within vocational
schools that prepares people for
a specific trade. It directly
develops expertise in techniques
related
to technology, skill and sci
entific technique to span all
aspects of the trade.
5. NEED FOR VOCATIONALISATION
OF EDUCATION IN INDIA
Reduction in unemployment
Creation of SME’s
World Class productivity & quality
Exports & Tourism surge
GDP increase, per capita advantage
6. Commerce based:
Office Secretaryship
Stenography and Computer
Applications
Accountancy and Auditing
Marketing and Salesmanship
Banking
Retail
Financial Market
Management
Business Administration
Engineering based:
Electrical Technology
Automobile Technology
Civil Engineering
Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Technology
Electronics Technology
Geo Spatial Technology
Foundry
IT Application
7.
8. Heath and Para Medical
based:
Ophthalmic Techniques
Medical Laboratory
Techniques
Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery
X-Ray Technician
Healthcare Sciences
Health and Beauty Studies
Medical Diagnostics
Home Science based:
Fashion Design & Clothing
Construction
Textile Design
Design Fundamental
Music Technical Production
Beauty Services
9.
10. Others:
Transportation System &
Logistic Management
Life Insurance
Library and Information
Sciences
Agriculture based:
Poultry Farming
Horticulture
Dairying Science and
Technology
Hospitality and Tourism
based:
Food Production
Food and Beverage Services
Mass Media Studies and
Media Production
Bakery and Confectionery
Front office
Travel and Tourism
11.
12. Many high schools offer basic vocational education, such as home
economics, woodshop and auto repair.
Vocational educational institutions vary by state, but most
postsecondary vocational instruction is offered by private career
schools.
Other institutions offering vocational courses include 2-year
community colleges
state-owned institutes of technology and Government-operated
adult education centers.
13. Central Government
National Skills Development Council
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of School Education and Literacy (for TVET programmes in
senior secondary schools)
Department of Higher Education (for Technical Education)
Ministry of Labour and Employment,Directorate General of Employment and
Training (for Vocational Training)
There are some other 20 Central Ministries and Departments which have
running some small TVET programmes
State Government
Directorate of Technical Education
Private Sector
NGOs
14. NATIONAL POLICY FOR
EDUCATION(1986)
•High importance to vocation
education and training
•Recognises that vocational
education increases
employability
•Policy envisages efforts to
provide higher secondary school
students with vocational courses
NATIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
POLICY(2009)
Proposed following features
Cometency based qualification,
certification for learning achievement,
national qualifications, avoidance of
overlapping of qualifications, Modular
character , quality assurance regime,
lifelong learning , open and flexible
system
15. Vocational Education at the +2 stage helps develop
competencies required by a specific or for self -
employment.
The scheme provides for financial assistance to the
states/UTs to set up administrative structure, area
vocational surveys, preparation of curriculum, text
books teacher training programme etc.
The vocational education programmes are being
restructured with demand driven curriculum and a
structured workplace hands on training/exposure
The 11th and 12th grade students have access to
around 160 vocational courses offered in about 6,000
schools of the 32 States/Union territories of the country.
16. Shorter duration
Lesser cost
Hands on experience
Labour- market outcome
Career minded education
17. Limited flexibility
Add – on costs
Wrong attitude
Dearth of institutions
Narrow curriculum
Unsuitable medium of instruction
Lack of continuous education
18. High drop out rate of secondary education
Enrollment in 11th and 12th grade of vocational
education
Employers want employees with good
academic skills not just vocational skills
Private and industry participation lacking
Present regulations are very rigid
Lack of experienced and trained teachers
Vocationalisation at all levels is not possible
No clear policy of vocatonal education