From 27 September to 27 October 2022, the Programme Reform of TVET in Viet Nam (TVET Programme), the Regional Cooperation for the Development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (RECOTVET) and LILAMA 2 International Technology College successfully organised the master trainer training for in-company trainers at college level. The training was organized in 13 days with 90 hours and divided into 3 training phases which combine onsite and online training format. The training brought together 16 representatives from HQTIs and their business partners in Dong Nai, Long An, An Giang and Ho Chi Minh.  

Those trainers are equipped with well-developed training materials and methodologies so that they can effectively conduct training for in-company trainers whenever needed. The training content/material was developed based on Decision No.868/QD-TCGDNN on training programme for in-company trainer and ASEAN In-company Trainer standards booklet.  

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Dat, a teacher in Long An College said: “Currently, we gradually improve training by learning and implementing. The training provided me a systematic knowledge especially detailed steps to organize in-company training which we can apply effectively in the college.”  

Mr. Thach Thanh Sang, a manager in Garage 102 Linh Anh, who is one a business representative participating the training. Before joining the training, he approached Ho Chi Minh Vocational College of Technology (HVTC) to offer apprenticeship opportunity for the college’s students. Luckily, he was invited to participate this training and found it really helpful for his future collaboration training plan. “More training like this should be organised to promote linkage between enterprise and school and enhance the quality of the training in the future.” – Mr. Sang said. 

The training is one of GIZ continuing effort to further develop a pool of master trainers to later provide training for in-company trainers. After the training course, based on the feedbacks and evaluation of learners, the training contents and format will be revised for the scale up training which is planned to be organised in December for representatives of supported HQTIs and their business partners in Ninh Thuan, Nha Trang, Hue, Ha Tinh, Bac Ninh and Ha Noi.