- Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions are encouraging skilled artisans to undergo Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment.
- Gichugu TVET and Mwea TVET in Kirinyaga County have opened registration for eligible candidates.
- Officials say certification will improve employment opportunities for experienced but uncertified workers.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have urged skilled artisans, particularly those working in the informal Jua Kali sector, to enrol for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment and certification.
The programme targets experienced individuals who have acquired practical skills through work experience but lack formal certification.
In Kirinyaga County, Gichugu TVET and Mwea TVET have opened registration for eligible candidates seeking assessment and certification.
Free assessment for first applicants
Gichugu TVET Principal Joseph Kimemiah said the first 200 applicants will have their assessment costs catered for.
He encouraged skilled artisans to seize the opportunity, noting that many competent workers have been denied employment because they lack recognised qualifications.
“I encourage all skilled Jua Kali artisans to come for assessment so that we can help open more employment opportunities for them through certification,” he said.
Mwea TVET Principal Tabitah Jesse also appealed to residents to enrol for the programme, saying the institution offers assessment opportunities for both men and women.
She noted that the rapid emergence of new technologies requires training institutions to continuously align their programmes with industry demands.
“Through public-private partnerships, we can ensure our learners acquire skills that match emerging technologies. Our goal is to produce graduates who can confidently operate and compete in today’s changing workplace,” she said.
Recognising practical skills
The Recognition of Prior Learning programme enables experienced workers to have their existing skills formally assessed and certified without necessarily undergoing full-time training.
Education stakeholders say the initiative is expected to improve employability, enhance productivity and promote lifelong learning by recognising competencies acquired outside formal education.
By Staff Writer
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