Institutions of learning, including vocational training centres exist to fulfil a mandate explained
through their clearly defined vision, mission and value statements. However, quality is at the
heart of every education and training institution because quality influences a) what students
learn, b) how well they learn, and c) what benefits they draw from their education.
Fundamentally, quality ensures that students achieve learning outcomes and acquire values and
skills that help them play a positive role in their personal lives and local communities within a
globalised environment.
1. Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) managers may desire to
implement a comprehensive management system that promotes quality teaching,
learning and assessment in their centres. However, evidence shows that managers
experience numerous challenges that stop them from implementing an effective quality
management system that has the potential to promote and improve student learning
outcomes.
Name and briefly discuss five challenges which stops TVET managers from
institutionalising an effective quality management system in their centres. For each
identified challenge, suggest one action that as a centre manager yourself you could
implement to mitigate the negative impact of your identified challenge. Use relevant
examples to support your answer.
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2. Stakeholders argue that teaching and learning institutions should invest time and
money in three areas, namely a) inputs, b) processes and c) outputs to achieve quality in
their education and training activities. Briefly discuss what teaching and learning
institutions should do for each of the three areas to meet and satisfy stakeholders'
concept of quality teaching and training. Use relevant examples to support your
responses.
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3. A general understanding exists among many quality assurance practitioners that the
eight principles of quality management are used to a) determine a Quality Management
System of an institution and b) assist an institution to achieve its goals and objectives.
Briefly describe how your institution has used the following principles to provide quality
education and training services to stakeholders in your region. Usethe value statements
of your institution to respond to this question.
a. Leadership
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b. Involvement of people
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C. Continual improvement
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d. Customer-focused
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e. Data-driven decision-making
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