Technical, vocational education emerges from starting blocks

After years of lurking in the shadows of conventional school subjects, national technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses are making their presence felt in Namibia, writes Aletta Shikololo for New Era.

The 2024 Grade 11 and 12 results indicate an improvement in the performance of candidates in TVET courses, as more learners scored higher grades. The percentage of learners achieving Grade A in TVET subjects increased from 2.6% in 2023 to 4.2%, while the cumulative percentage for Grade D and better rose from 58.1% to 63.0%. This improvement was observed across all grades.

Despite this gradual improvement, students’ unions believe there is still a long way to go in addressing systemic challenges within the education system. These include resource shortages, inadequate teacher training and a lack of curriculum relevance to ensure consistent and equitable progress for TVET learners.
Full report on the New Era Live site