How the NTVQF Works

Implementing the NTVQF in Bangladesh requires three essential components. These are:

1) Nationally-recognised competency standards: Nationally-agreed, industry-determined sets of knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required for workers to be able to effectively perform work activities to the standard expected in the workplace.

2) Competency-Based Training (CBT) Delivery System: CBT is used by teachers and trainers to develop learners’ competency in necessary areas. It is very different from the traditional methods of education and training used in Bangladesh    because    instead    of    concentrating    on developing theoretical knowledge, CBT places emphasis on the real work skills that a person can apply in the workplace.

3)  Competency  Assessment  and  Certification  System

(CACS): The Bangladesh CACS ensures a nationally consistent approach to assessing whether students are competent in specified areas. Nationally-recognised competency standards (mentioned above) are used as the measuring tool and CBT (also mentioned above) is the  methodology  used  to  deliver  training.  The  CACS relies on certified assessors, assessment facilities and equipment,  assessment  tools  and  the  NTVQF Information Management System (an online registry of all learners trained, assessed and certified).

A detailed NTVQF Implementation Guide has been developed which outlines these components and is available through the TVET Reform Project.