THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUTCOME BASED TRAINING IN CASE OF PUBLIC TVET COLLEGES, HARARI REGIONAL STATE

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the Implementation and challenges of Outcome Based Training in Case of Public TVET Colleges, in Harari Regional State. The research design used was Descriptive survey; and to attain the objectives of the study, 136 trainers were selected through available sampling and 194 trainees were selected trough stratified sampling and filled the questionnaires. In addition, six deans and two counselees of colleges were selected by available sampling technique and 6 agency experts were selected by purposive sampling technique and interviewed, and document review and observation had been used. As a result, the data obtained from different sources were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods; and accordingly the study showed, available teaching staffs in terms of numbers and educational qualification were seen sufficient but they lack experience. The colleges’ workshop/ demonstration rooms are well equipped and organized. The reference books, manuals and modules are also enough to aid the training program. All training tools and machines are functional in a good state of being. All consumable materials are delivered with the moderate right quantity, quality and time. With regard to issues related to implementation of the Out-come Based training (OBT) program, the result obtained disclosed that in both colleges there is high awareness about the unit of competency in the Ethiopian Occupational Standard (EOS), objectives of OBT and gave high emphasis to address and master the objectives of OBT set in EOS. Trainers and trainees’ participation in implementing OBT activities was also found high. The extent of mastering the unit of competency set in the EOS of the respective departments was high. Respondents got opportunity to practice/master the unit of competency in the EOS. The extent in which trainees demonstrated their ability to carry out tasks in the EOS independently was high. Trainees have got accesses in company and cooperative training moderately. Trainers and trainees’ commitment to implement OBT was also found high. In relation to sufficiency of the theoretical training provided, respondents’ response was high. Also with regard to sufficiency of practical training provided result is moderate. It is hence recommended that attention should be given to recruit and for retention of experienced trainers and work on capacity building of less experience trainers. With regard to cooperative and in company training; consumable training materials and maintenance of training machines should take in consideration for best implementation of OBT.