VTC Report 2001

VTC Annual Report 2001

Background
The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) was established in 1976 by the temporary law No.35 as a semiautonomous organization under the supervision of the Board of Directors which is chaired by the Minister of Labor. 　　Today the VTC operate under the law No. 11 (VTC Law) of 1985 and its revised law No. (50) of 2001 as well as law No. 27 (Occupational Work Organization Law) of 1999.

The main roles of the VTC are:

a.
Provide vocational training opportunities for technical workforce preparation, upgrade workforce in different programs and vocational training levels (nonacademic), which include:
　1. Apprenticeship
　2. Workforce upgrading
　3. Intensify training for different occupations
　4. Training in the field of occupational safety and health

b.
Provide Assistance for the small and medium enterprises.

c.
Organize the occupational work by classifying work places and workers.

The Board of Director consists of:

1.
Minister of Labor

Chairman

2.
Director General

Deputy Director General

3.
Representative of Ministry of Labor

Member

4.
Representative of Ministry of Education

Member

5.
Representative of Ministry of Public Works

Member

6.
Representative of Ministry of Planning

Member

7.
Representative of Engineering Association

Member

8.
Representative of Amman Industrial Chamber

Member

9.
Representative of Public Union for Workers Association

Member

10.
Two Representatives of Private Sector

Members

Authorities of the Board of Directors:

a.
Draw up basic policies of the Corporation.

b.
Prepare plans and vocational training programs.

c.
Study the needs of vocational training programs for different levels.

d.
Decide common bases of occupational training levels.

e.
Decide common bases for required instructions for implementing the Corporation activities.

f.
Prepare required project systems.

g.
Agree on annual budget project to be submitted to Cabinet for endorsement.

The visit of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah to VTC

The authorities and duties of the Director General are:

a.
Apply policies decided by Board of Directors to implement decisions being declared.

b.
Supervise on the works of the VTC employees and manage the executive body.

c.
Prepare annual budget project to be presented on Board of Directors.

d.
Any authority assigned by the council or systems on regulations within the frame of this law.

The financial resources of the Corporation consist of:

a.
Allocated money from general budget.

b.
Revenue from practical works.

c.
Any funds and technical assistance provided to the Corporation approved by Cabinet.

Types of Training Programs Implemented in VTC

A) Vocational Preparation Programs

i) Training Program for the Semi-Skilled Level
This program aims to prepare manpower to the semi-skilled level. 　　The period of this program determined according to the requirements of specialization with a number of hours not greater than 700 hours. 　　The applicant for this program must have the ability of reading and writing and be no younger than 16 years old. 　　The graduate is given a certificate in semi-skilled level after completing the requirements of the training program and passing the standard test.

ii) Training Program for the Skilled Level
This program aims to prepare manpower to the skilled level. 　　The period of this program determined according to the requirements of specialization, not less than two terms and not exceeding four terms, and 700 hours for each term. 　　The applicant for this program must have completed the 10th grade, and be no younger than 16 years old. 　　The graduate is given a certificate in the skilled level after completing the requirements of the training program and passing the standard test.

iii) Training Program for the Craftsman Level
This program aims to prepare manpower to the craftsman level. 　　The period of this program determined according to the requirements of specialization, not less than two terms and not exceeding four terms, and 700 hours for each term. 　　The applicant for this program must have completed a secondary school certificate. 　　The graduate is given a certificate in the craftsman level after completing the requirements of the training program and passing the standard test.

iv) Applied Secondary Education Program
This program aims to prepare manpower to the skilled level. 　　The period of this program is 24 months. 　　The applicant for this program must have completed the 10th grade, and be no younger than 16 years old. 　　The graduate is given a certificate in applied secondary education and a certificate in the skilled level after completing the requirements of the training program and passing the standard test.

v) Safety Supervisors Program
This program aims to prepare participants to work as vocational safety supervisors in work places according to the requirements and safety instructions issued by the Ministry of Labor. 　　The applicant for this program must have completed a secondary school certificate.

B) Upgrading Program

i) Technical Upgrading Programs
These training programs aim to upgrade participants skills in their occupations. 　　Instructors, training officers and training engineers in the VTC as well as other institutions and industries.

ii) Instructor Training Programs
These training programs aim to train instructors, training officers and training engineers in the VTC and other institutions.

iii) Supervisory Training Programs
These training programs aim to train industrial supervisors who are working in both the public and private sectors.

iv) Occupational Safety and Health Training Programs
These training programs aim to train instructors, supervisors and engineers who are working in both pubic and private sectors.

Training in Hairdressing

Achievements

A) In the Training Field

1) Total number of new trainees enrolled in 2001

No Training Program New Trainees Total

Male Female

1
Craftsman Level
584 248 832

2
Skilled Level
5784 388 6172

3
Semi-Skilled Level
992 919 1911

4
Applied Secondary Education
206 12 218

5
Upgrading Programs
1894 161 2055

Total
9460 1728 11188

2) Total number of trainees enrolled in 2000 and still receiving training

No Training Program New Trainees Total

Male Female

1
Craftsman Level
150 149 299

2
Skilled Level
3826 188 4014

3
Semi-Skilled Level
582 5 587

Total
4558 342 4900

3) Total number of graduates in 2001

No Training Program New Trainees Total

Male Female

1
Craftsman Level
139 34 173

2
Skilled Level
313 92 405

3
Semi-Skilled Level
517 429 946

4
Applied Secondary Education
4705 199 4904

Total
5674 754 6428

Training in Industrial Sewing

B) In the Field of Occupational Work Organization

-

Approving the procedures for classifying workers.

-

Approving the standards for classifying work places.

-

Preparing draft of Vocational Inspection by-law.

-

Preparing 224 standard test.

-

Continuing the updating of guides of Occupational Classification and Job Description.

C) Studies and Field Survey

-

Studying the training needs of the labor forces in the field of agriculture machines in Maan governorate.

-

Studying the training needs of the labor forces in Karak govern orate.

-

Conducting 7 studies in the filed of Occupational Safety and Health for private sector.

D) Budget
The VTCs total budget for 2001 was JD 7,728,792/= while the revenue was about JD 554,863/=.

E) VTC Employees

Education Job

Administrator Training Coordinator Training Officer Instructor Teacher Service Total

M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

University
122 21 25 2 74 3 24 - 17 3 1 1 263 30

Com. College
97 34 - - 7 - 202 16 50 4 1 - 357 54

Sec. School
25 19 - - 1 - 115 9 - 1 50 4 191 33

Less than Sec.
8 3 - - - - 71 7 - - 127 21 206 31

Total
252 77 25 2 82 3 412 32 67 8 179 26 1017 148

F) National & International Cooperation

1)
VTC promotes cooperation with national organizations in the field of workforce training.

2)
VTC continues to promote cooperation with international organizations in the field of technical assistance, experts, equipment, development studies, etc.
These organizations include:
- Government of Switzerland
- Government of France
- Government of Germany
- JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
- CIDA (Canadian International Development Association)
- Hanns Seidel Foundation
- World Bank
- UNDP (United Nations Development Program)
- ILO (International Labor Organization)
- ALO (Arab Labor Organization)

3)
VTC signed agreements with many governments in Arab countries in the field of vocational training include:
- Morocco
- Palestine
- Bahrain
- Tunisia
- Yemen
- Oman
- Egypt

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a.	Provide vocational training opportunities for technical workforce preparation, upgrade workforce in different programs and vocational training levels (nonacademic), which include: 　1. Apprenticeship 　2. Workforce upgrading 　3. Intensify training for different occupations 　4. Training in the field of occupational safety and health
b.	Provide Assistance for the small and medium enterprises.
c.	Organize the occupational work by classifying work places and workers.

1.	Minister of Labor	Chairman
2.	Director General	Deputy Director General
3.	Representative of Ministry of Labor	Member
4.	Representative of Ministry of Education	Member
5.	Representative of Ministry of Public Works	Member
6.	Representative of Ministry of Planning	Member
7.	Representative of Engineering Association	Member
8.	Representative of Amman Industrial Chamber	Member
9.	Representative of Public Union for Workers Association	Member
10.	Two Representatives of Private Sector	Members

a.	Draw up basic policies of the Corporation.
b.	Prepare plans and vocational training programs.
c.	Study the needs of vocational training programs for different levels.
d.	Decide common bases of occupational training levels.
e.	Decide common bases for required instructions for implementing the Corporation activities.
f.	Prepare required project systems.
g.	Agree on annual budget project to be submitted to Cabinet for endorsement.

a.	Apply policies decided by Board of Directors to implement decisions being declared.
b.	Supervise on the works of the VTC employees and manage the executive body.
c.	Prepare annual budget project to be presented on Board of Directors.
d.	Any authority assigned by the council or systems on regulations within the frame of this law.

a.	Allocated money from general budget.
b.	Revenue from practical works.
c.	Any funds and technical assistance provided to the Corporation approved by Cabinet.

No	Training Program	New Trainees		Total
No	Training Program	Male	Female	Total
1	Craftsman Level	584	248	832
2	Skilled Level	5784	388	6172
3	Semi-Skilled Level	992	919	1911
4	Applied Secondary Education	206	12	218
5	Upgrading Programs	1894	161	2055
	Total	9460	1728	11188

-	Approving the procedures for classifying workers.
-	Approving the standards for classifying work places.
-	Preparing draft of Vocational Inspection by-law.
-	Preparing 224 standard test.
-	Continuing the updating of guides of Occupational Classification and Job Description.

-	Studying the training needs of the labor forces in the field of agriculture machines in Maan governorate.
-	Studying the training needs of the labor forces in Karak govern orate.
-	Conducting 7 studies in the filed of Occupational Safety and Health for private sector.

Education	Job
	Administrator		Training Coordinator		Training Officer		Instructor		Teacher		Service		Total
	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F
University	122	21	25	2	74	3	24	-	17	3	1	1	263	30
Com. College	97	34	-	-	7	-	202	16	50	4	1	-	357	54
Sec. School	25	19	-	-	1	-	115	9	-	1	50	4	191	33
Less than Sec.	8	3	-	-	-	-	71	7	-	-	127	21	206	31
Total	252	77	25	2	82	3	412	32	67	8	179	26	1017	148

1)	VTC promotes cooperation with national organizations in the field of workforce training.
2)	VTC continues to promote cooperation with international organizations in the field of technical assistance, experts, equipment, development studies, etc. These organizations include: - Government of Switzerland - Government of France - Government of Germany - JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) - CIDA (Canadian International Development Association) - Hanns Seidel Foundation - World Bank - UNDP (United Nations Development Program) - ILO (International Labor Organization) - ALO (Arab Labor Organization)
3)	VTC signed agreements with many governments in Arab countries in the field of vocational training include: - Morocco - Palestine - Bahrain - Tunisia - Yemen - Oman - Egypt