Vocational Education Training VET sector in the UAE

Vocational Education & Training (VET) sector in the UAE R&D Department National Qualifications Authority, UAE October 2016

VET higher education institutions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi 79 federal and nonfederal higher education institutions across the UAE recognised by CAA Abu Dhabi Polytechnic (AD Poly) Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) Programmes in engineering and aviation sector (bachelor, undergraduate diploma, higher diploma and certificate) Programmes in healthcare (bachelor, undergraduate diploma) Al Jazirah Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi ACTVET Al Jaheli Institute of Science and Technology in Al Ain Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute (ADVETI) Al Reef Institute of Logistics & Applied Technology in Al Shahama Baynounah Institute of Science and Technology in Al Gharbia ADVETI campus, Sharjah (former Sharjah Institute of Science & Technology); A diverse range of applied certificates and diplomas (as of October 2016) Vocational Achievement Programme • Launched by Mo. E in collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) • Implemented by HCT and ACTVET • Commencing in 2016/2017 • Vocational programme equivalent to the Level 4 Certificate of QFEmirates • For Emirati high school graduates who can’t meet the admission requirements to the HEd institutions • Provide educational opportunities for students of all academic performance levels • Equip with skills and knowledge aligned with the needs of the UAE labour market in various fields, including electrical & mechanical maintenance engineering, aircraft maintenance engineering, IT, media, entrepreneurship, health & environmental safety, social & financial care • 2016/2017 cohort: 800 students • Duration: 2 years • Graduates of the programme can enrol in diploma and baccalaureate programmes at HCT.

VET education in the emirate of Dubai National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE), Dubai* National diplomas: o Business o IT practitioners o Finance and accounting o Marketing o Public relations o Human resources o Occupational health and safety o Banking and finance Higher national diplomas: o Business o Computing o Jewellery business development Other programmes: o Bridge to work o Skills for the workplace ESMOD, Dubai* (fashion school) • Fashion design undergraduate programme • Fashion design and creative courses • Courses in fashion business • Courses in makeup Note: *not recognised by CAA, Mo. E • Located in Dubai free zone • Affiliated with KHDA • KHDA overviews and quality assures their programmes • In addition, KHDA is responsible for quality assurance of vocational non-degree programmes offered by the Emirates Aviation University, whose degree programmes are accredited by CAA, Mo. E. Training institutes registered with KHDA There are over 1100 training institutes (as of August 2016) registered with KHDA. They provide training or education-related services to the community, such as computer training facilities, management and leadership courses, health and safety training, paramedical training, private tutoring services, educational services consultancies, etc.

Secondary vocational education Secondary Technical Schools (STS) Applied Technology High Schools (ATHS) • • Located in every emirate across the country Offer studies for grades 8 -12. Students at ATHS in Baynounah, Al Gharbia, can apply to the school starting from grade 6. Offer academic core subjects, Core Program, combined with clusterbased courses customised in accordance with students’ interests and academic performance: Advanced Science, Engineering Science, Applied Engineering, Computer Science, and Health Science, and a number of specialisations within the clusters. Applied Technology Secondary Certificate upon completion Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Applied Technology High Schools (ATHS) • • Offer studies in grades 10 -12 Focus on technical and technology education Programmes are articulated into ADVETI’s post-secondary institutions The UAE Ministry of Education Grade 12 Secondary Technical School Certificate upon completion ACTVET Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute (ADVETI) Secondary Technical Schools (STS) Vocational Education Development Center (VEDC) offers a Certificate of Applied Learning. Vocational Education Development Center

National Qualifications Authority (NQA) • • Did you know? 2006 – Qualifications Framework Project was initiated NQA August 23, 2010 – Federal Decree No. 1 ‘Establish and Maintain the National Qualifications Authority’ February 20, 2012 – QFEmirates was approved • Awarding bodies Abu Dhabi Center for Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and northern emirates Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in the emirate of Dubai o The Qualifications and Awards in Dubai (QAD) KHDA ACTVET Registered Training Providers (RTP) accredited by NQA In Abu Dhabi: • The UAE Academy RTP • ADVETI • The Continuing Education Centre of Al Khawarizmi International College • AFAQ for Leadership Development LLC • Continuing Education Centre – Emirates College for Advanced Education RTP RTP In Dubai: • National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE) • Emirates Aviation University RTP RTP

Code Endorsed qualifications by industry sector and qualification type Qualification types: • Principal qualification • Composite award • Component award 105 endorsed qualifications (as of August 2016) Industry sector A Government services and public administration B Community, health and social services C Business, administration and financial services D E Tourism, hospitality, retail and leisure services including personal care services Subsector code B 35 Health services C 00 Administration C 05 Business services C 25 Financial services D 65 Personal service D 70 Retail D 80 Tourism Arts, culture and entertainment F 45 F Education, learning and social development F 90 F 95 G Building and construction, estates and assets development and management H Utilities and infrastructure J Energy resources – oil, natural gas, petrochemical, chemical and mining/quarrying Manufacturing K Logistics and transport L Agriculture, livestock and fishery I Sub-sector Learning and social development Vocational education and training Workplace learning G 05 Building and construction H 10 Communications H 20 Engineering services K 45 Logistics L

Endorsed qualifications by qualification type and QF level