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with Diani Beach Hotels ; including Diani Sea Resort , Diani Sea Lodge , Neptune Hotels , and the Leopard Beach Hotel . This comes with a strong backing from the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers at the coast .
( iii ) Other Dual Training programs in the pipeline The AHK is preparing to introduce new dual training programs for logistics , shoe manufacturing , Pharma and Electronics . Already 24 students have attained dual training certification in Electronic Devices and Systems , after a 13 months course at the Kenya Technical Trainers College .
Lastly , AHK is also one of the key partners in the implementation of the Kenyan-German Initiative for Youth Employment , a collaborative program by the Kenyan and German governments to implement dual ( Cooperative ) vocational training scheme . The program has established 3 centers of excellence for Industrial Mechatronics , Automotive Mechatronics and Autobody at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology ( KIST ), Nairobi Technical Training Institute ( NTTI ), Thika Technical Training Institute respectively .
Quality training for quality output To enhance the quality of vocational training in Kenya , AHK Eastern Africa has introduced the “ Training of Trainers ( AdA ) International ” a vocational trainer qualification course . This specialized course targets in-company trainers who are responsible for planning training content and for conducting in-company vocational training programs as well to upskill vocational school teachers in pedagogy and didactics . As TVET shifts towards competency-based training , the vocational trainer qualification will assist to build the capacity of trainers in the across various TVET and work place institutions . It is noted that most trainers in the workplace already have professional and occupational experience , but lack the pedagogical competencies , essential in implementing Dual
Vocational Education and Training . Thus these trainers will enable the effective and efficient transfer of knowledge , skills and attitudes to trainers . The training is oriented according to the German Quality Standards AEVO .
AHK has so far conducted over 15 AdA International courses reaching 170 participants across several government agencies , training institutions , industries and organizations . Through the delivery of these train the trainer ( TOT ) courses , trainers have gained the adequate skillset to facilitate training in their specific companies and institutions and have a better understanding of the dual program .
The go-to TVET Experts Due to its rich multicultural knowledge , experiences and expertise , the AHK offers TVET Consulting services while working closely with local industry stakeholders . The AHK advises on Dual Vocational Training standards , policy and practice in the region . Through its umbrella organization DIHK ( Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry ) and the 79 regional chambers ( IHKs ) in Germany , the Delegation of German Industry
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and Commerce for Eastern Africa supports companies in the development of dual vocational training programs . Through information sessions on the dual vocational training concept , curriculum development and customization , dual certification with German system elements and much more .
Going beyond its direct mandated activities , AHK is also one of the founders , trustees and secretariat of the Permanent Working Group on TVET , a multi-stakeholder platform that promotes collaboration and provides guidance on the implementation of TVET reforms in Kenya .
If you would like to learn more about the Dual System of Vocational Education and Training ( VET ) please visit the AHK website https :// www . kenia . ahk . de / or contact the team via email at office @ kenya-ahk . co . ke
EdSource Quarterly | Oct-Dec l 2021