APACC for Accreditation and

Certification of TVET Institutions in

Asia Pacific Region
By Dr. Naim Yaakub

President,
APACC
& Director General, CPSC
Dr. Mohammad
Naim
Yaakub

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March 17, 2014

CONTENT

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1.

Labor Mobility Trends

2.

Quality Assurance Mechanism

for TVET: APACC Framework

3.

Summary

LOGO Global Labor Mobility: Future Trends

Potential Surplus Working Age Population 2020 (millions):
-3

Germany

UK
Ireland

Russia

-2

Czech

USA

-17

France

-3

Spain

-3

Italy

+2

Japan

Israel

Pakistan

+19
+4

Egypt

China

Turkey

-3

+5

Mexico

-6

-1

+7

+3

+5

Iran

India

+47

+4

Philippines
Thailand

Malaysia +1
Brazil

+3

-9

Bangladesh

Indonesia

+5

-0.5
Australia

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Boston Consulting Group analysis ratio of working-age to total population kept constant 3

Why Accreditation in TVET ?

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ACCREDITATION
ACCREDITATION

Value

Competition

Consumer
protection

Benchmarking

Plus other reasons:

Gap analysis
Raising the bar of quality standards,
Increasing public confidence
External monitoring
External
Choosing quality college programs;
Employer tool in recruiting graduates preparedmonitoring
for work;
Screening applicants by registration, licensure, and certification boards;
Structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve the quality of College/University programs

Challenges in TVET capacity to

facilitate workforce mobility

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Varying levels
of standards
of TVET
providers
Different
stages of
development
of TVET
systems
QA in TVET
lacking in
many
countries

A Vicious
Cycle
Existing bias
against
TVET

Accreditation
system not
widespread

APACC Inception

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Purpose:

1.To guide TVET institutions in equipping themselves with internationally-recognized standards and systems
2.To produce workforce with great mobility to move across borders, with regionally-competitive qualification skills
3.To harmonize the quality of TVET in the region and facilitate quality improvement programs

1
Intl Conf on
Accreditatio
n and
Certification
Seoul,
2004

Seoul
Declaration
2004

Regional
Workshop on
Regional
Accreditation
Modeling and
Accrediting the
Accreditors
Manila, August
2005

Manila
Resolution
2005

3
Experts Meeting
on Competence
Building in
APACC
Accreditation,
Cheonan, Korea,
June 2007

Cheonan
Affirmation of
Commitment
2007

N
E
W
I
N
S
T
R
U
M
E
N
T

Regional
Workshop on
Regional
Accreditation
Modeling and
Accrediting the
Accreditors
Manila, August
2005

Manila
Resolution
2005

Regional
Workshop on
Regional
Accreditation
Modeling and
Accrediting the
Accreditors
Manila, August
2005

Manila
Resolution
2005

Benefits

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International
Recognition of Quality

Employer & Public

confidence

Quality-assured &
employment-ready
graduates

Regional Mobility of
workforce and Qualifications

Benefits
of APACC

Quality Improvement
Drive

Regional Network of
Quality-assured Institutions

Types of Accreditation

Quality of program
against standards set by
profession
Industry and academia
Professional
associations

ABET Accreditation
Board for Engineering and
Technology, USA
NBA
National Board of
Accreditation, India

APACC Asia Pacific

Accreditation & Certification
Commission
NAAC National
Assessment and
Accreditation Council, India9

Institutional Accreditation (Example)

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Source: APACC

APACC as a Regional Mechanism:

QA Framework

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The APACC Framework:

Accreditation & Certification Process

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Self-Study by
Applicant Institution
Pre-accreditation Process

Feedback

Examination & Analysis

of Self-Study of
Applicant Institution

On-Site Visit of
Applicant Institution

No

Accreditation
(on-site visit)

Certification

Evaluation &
Recommendations

Evaluation outcome

Yes

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The APACC Framework:

Criteria & Pointing System

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Criteria
I.

Weighted
Weighted Points
Points (Orig.
(Revised
Instrument)
Instrument)

Governance and Management

100

50

II. Teaching and Learning

250

120

III. Faculty and Staff

150

70

IV. Research and Development

100

50

V. Extension, Consultancy and

Linkages

100

50

VI. Resources

200

110

VII. Support to Students

100

50

Total

1000

500

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The APACC Framework:

Revised Intrument

FEATURES OF REVISED APACC INSTRUMENT

The original seven criteria have been maintained. Although the total score
allocation was halved (1000 to 500), the proportion of criterion scores to
the total score is the same as the previous instrument
It incorporates the lessons learned during previous on-site visits
Ambiguities, redundancies and deficiencies have been taken into
considerations for adjustment
The scoring rubric has been made uniform and easy to understand. The
accreditors can assign score according to verified facts with more ease.
The objectivity of the instruments has increased as the questions for
inquiry are more relevant and reflective of the TVET institution processes
and functions

The APACC Framework:

Criteria & Indicators

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Criterion I

Criteria

Indicators

Governance and
Management

Administrative Structure and Bodies

Qualifications of Administrative Staff
Management Systems and Procedures

Criterion II.

Teaching and
Learning

Institutional Objectives
Curriculum
Syllabus
Instructional Materials
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Other Related Teaching-Learning Indicators

Criterion III. Faculty and Staff

Qualifications and Job Descriptions of Faculty

Members and Staff
Faculty Members Assignment and Load
Systems of Recruitment, Compensation,
Development and Evaluation

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The APACC Framework:

Criteria & Indicators

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Criterion
IV.

Criteria

Indicators

Research and
Development

Program of Research and Development

Faculty Participation
Dissemination and Utilization of R&D Outputs
Management of Research and Development

Criterion V. Extension

Program of Extension
Faculty Members Participation in Extension
Projects
Management of Extension

Consultancy

Consultancy Program

Linkages

Linkages with Industry

Consortia/Arrangements with Educational
Institutions
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The APACC Framework:

Criteria & Indicators

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Criteria
Criterion
VI.

Resources

Indicators

Sub-indicators

Financial Resources

Financial Resources
Financial Management

Physical Facilities

School Campus
Classrooms
Other Facilities and Condition

Library

Library Collection
Library Space and Facilities
Library Management System
Other Related Library Matters

Workshops/
Laboratories

Equipment/Tools &Supplies/Materials

Information Technology

Computers and Licensed Software

Workshops/Laboratories Mngt
Other Information Technology Units

Criterion
VII.

Support to
Students

Guidance Counseling
System
Student Services

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BRONZE

301 to 400 points

Accredited for 2 years.
Barely meets threshold
of standards with
deficiencies which can
be improved within 2
years

The APACC Framework:

Evaluation & Award System

SILVER

401 to 450 points

Accredited for 3 years.
Meets standards
substantially above the
threshold with minor
deficiencies which can
be improved within 1-2
years

GOLD

451 to 500 points

Accredited for 4 years.
Meets standards
substantially way above
the threshold with minor
deficiencies which can
be improved within 6
months 1 year

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Polytechnic College (formerly Construction College)

Recommendations from the 1st On Site
Visit

Improvements observed during the

Reaccreditation

It is recommended to formulate a Faculty

Development Policy.

Faculty and staff development

opportunities are properly availed and are
implemented according to the need
assessment survey and faculty
development policy. 80% target is
achieved.

Strengthen Consultancy and Linkages

aspects of Construction College.

Linkages with international organizations

and other countries (Russia, China and
Korea) are now well in place, with special
focus on staff and student exchange.

A system for tracer studies must be

developed; such studies must always be
conducted for quality improvement.

Tracer studies for graduate employment

shows 80% of them got employment.
Majority of them succeeded in getting
employment within 6 months.

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RTC Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center - Davao

Recommendations from the 1st On Site
Visit

Improvements observed during the

Reaccreditation

Continual preparation of non-print instructional

material and teaching aids for different
programme offerings is recommended. Inputs
from industries concerning teaching and
learning materials may also be solicited.

Revisions of training materials and syllabi are

conducted every 2 years through industry
forums where relevance of contents of different
qualifications is deliberated upon, besides
other partnership issues. (e.g. Sheet Metal
Cladding NCIII)

KPVTC may think of scholarship grants (for

training or higher degree) to deserving
instructors and staff, which may also serve as
holding power of the institution.

The institution provided a thesis grant to Engr.

Constantino Panes to finish his Masters
degree. Engr. Panes also received a
scholarship grant from TESDA and the
Singapore Government.

To inculcate research and development

culture, an in-house training for both faculty
and staff on research techniques and methods
may be conducted.

Significant improvements in quality and

quantity are observed in pursuing R&D
activities. (e.g. development of smoke house,
ram pump, pick and place machine, and mini
conveyor system in mechatronics)

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Alcantara National Trade School

Recommendations from the 1st On Site
Visit.

Improvements observed during the

Reaccreditation

To ensure assimilation by the clientele in

the service area, written translation of
institutions Vision, Mission, and Goals to
local dialect is highly recommended.

To disseminate their VM to the

grassroots, the statements were
translated into the dialect.

As an initiative of the institution, yearly

institutional Development Plan (e.g.
Institutional Development Plan 2007,
2008, and 2009) were prepared by the
institution. However, dissemination of the
same to stakeholders for their comments
and suggestions is recommended.

The Institutional Development Plan (IDP)

for 2011 was prepared in consultation
with stakeholders.

Putting up a Committee on Extension

Programs to study and monitor the same
is recommended.

The institution has established an

Extension Committee to plan, implement
and monitor such programs. Some of the
ANTS extension services, include Treeplanting activities, Beauty Care servicing,
etc.

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Puerto Princesa School of Arts and Trades

Recommendations from the 1st On Site
Visit

Improvements observed during the

Reaccreditation

Overall improvement of documentation and

filing system is necessary. School may
prepare master lists of record and documents,
which would include the retention period and
disposal method of these. It is essential to
internalize quality records-keeping as part of
daily tasks.

Improvements were done in documentation

whereby it has created four offices to plan,
implement and monitor school programs,
projects and activities. Procedure in the
retention and disposal of documents was
internalized.

There are still some areas for expansion and is

recommended to be used optimally as the
present facilities. Further landscaping of school
grounds is encouraged.

Utilized a parcel of land for the construction of

a 2-storey dormitory building donated by the
Malampaya Foundation Incorporated (MFI).
The construction amounted to more than
Php.10 M to cater the 72 scholars of the MFI
who will be trained in this institution.

Monitoring and evaluation of extension

services in the community may be conducted
weekly, increasing the budget for extension
activities is also recommended

Extension services, such as trainings in

school,
nearby barangays and far-flung municipalities,
had been conducted in collaboration with
TESDA Provincial Office Palawan.

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LGUs, NGOs, and other public and private

entities sponsored these trainings. This kind of

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The APACC Framework:

Accreditors Roles and Responsibilities
The APACC Accreditor shall evaluate applicant institutions against the
criteria set by APACC. The accreditors will be assigned as Team Leader or
Team Member with the following roles and responsibilities:
TEAM LEADER

TEAM MEMBER

Studies the contents of the Self Study Report and the

Accreditation Instrument
Evaluates the institutions thoroughly using the APACC criteria
Consolidates reports from team
Prepares a well-written report in the
Members and delivers the quantitative
area/s assigned
results during the closing program
Acts as liaison with counterpart in the
institution
Calls and presides over team meetings

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The APACC Framework:

Accreditors Code of Conduct
Accreditors Must.

Assure that they are adequately informed about TVET system and quality
assurance in the countries in which they are conducting reviews
Maintain cordial relationship with fellow accreditors and the constituents of the
institution where reviews are undertaken
Demonstrate integrity and must not be affected or influenced by any form of
extraordinary mode of hospitality accorded by the host institution
Never make any insinuation or veiled desire to be entertained as VIPs
Demonstrate decency and must not brag about their roles as accreditors nor
engage in any form of argument/debate
Avoid maligning or discrediting fellow accreditors or colleagues in his own
institution and the institution under review
Avoid comparing his institution with the institution under review

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The APACC Framework:

Accreditors Code of Conduct
Accreditors Must.

Never indulge in any form of vice, or display offensive or disgraceful behavior

Always acknowledge the help extended by others
Never attempt to get back home much earlier or ahead of the rest
Always use cautious or elegant language in dealing with anyone
Manage time very well
Always maintain good grooming and proper decorum

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