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Guidelines for National Vocational Award Certification to Graduates of Secondary Schools

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dc.contributor.authorNACTVET
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-12T14:18:16Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionGuidelines for National Vocational Award Certification to Graduates of Secondary Schools
dc.description.abstractPREFACE This guidelines document has been developed in response to the implementation of the Education and Training Policy 2014, 2023 edition, which recognizes the dual training system featuring both general and vocational streams in secondary schools. The introduction of vocational education at the secondary school level represents a strategic national commitment to equip young people with practical, work-ready skills that are aligned with the evolving needs of the labour market and national development priorities, as stipulated in the National Vision 2050. One key aspect of vocational education is the need for an appropriate mode of assessment and certification that aligns with its objective of developing competent human capital. Therefore, it is essential to establish clear guidelines that provide mechanisms for recognizing and validating acquired competencies, thereby supporting students in pursuing further education or employment opportunities. This guidelines document has been developed by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) through a collaborative process involving the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST); the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA); the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA), and other stakeholders. Pursuant to Section 11 of the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, Cap. 129 R.E. 2023, NACTVET is empowered to approve curricula, examinations, and awards for autonomous non-university institutions, as well as to conduct and set examinations for non-autonomous institutions within both the public and private sectors. Furthermore, the NACTVET is mandated to confer certificates, diplomas, degrees, and other related awards to students who have either completed all components of an approved course or have, based on prior measurable learning experiences, met certain course requirements or passed the remaining elements. In line with this statutory mandate, these guidelines provide for the certification of secondary school graduates in accordance with national and international competency standards. The certification framework is structured to align with the Tanzania Qualifications Framework (TQF) and to integrate coherently within the broader TVET system in Tanzania. i These guidelines reflect Tanzania’s commitment to Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) and underscore the importance of quality, equity, and relevance in skills development. They offer a structured pathway for graduates of secondary schools in the vocational stream to obtain NVA certification at Levels 1, 2, or 3, depending on their demonstrated skills and assessment outcomes. This certification not only opens the door to further technical and vocational training at higher levels but also supports direct entry into gainful employment or entrepreneurship in skilled trades and professions. Finally, given the rapid changes in curriculum driven by evolving technologies and shifting labour market demands, these guidelines will require periodic review to remain relevant and effective. Dr. Mwajuma I. Lingwanda EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
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dc.identifier.citationNACTVET,(2025)Guidelines for National Vocational Award Certification to Graduates of Secondary Schools
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nactvet.go.tz/handle/123456789/57
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofseriesAugust 2025
dc.titleGuidelines for National Vocational Award Certification to Graduates of Secondary Schools
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