QUALITY ASSURANCE IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: A PANACEA FOR JOB CREATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Vocational and Technical Education is the form of education that comprises of the training in skills necessary for gainful employment as well as acquisition of basic educational foundation in both sciences, applied sciences and humanity, all aimed at developing individuals with the right attitude to work and the competency necessary to compete favorably in a global society. This paper discussed the concept and goals of Technical and vocational Education in Nigeria, the need and indices of Quality Assurance which among others include quality of Input and output. It also discussed concept of National development, significance of Technical and Vocational Education in national development, highlighting its problems in Nigeria which among others include poor implementation of the TVE programmes which affect national growth and development. Recommendations made include re-branding the Technical and Vocational Education programmed from the basic education level.