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Directive for TVET Institutions' Institutional and Program Accreditation (Directive No. 989/2024)

Ministry of Education989/2024

Summary

This directive establishes the guidelines for the accreditation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and their programs. It outlines the process, roles, responsibilities, and requirements for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing accreditation.

Who's affected

Public and private TVET institutions operating at the federal and regional levels, including those established by foreigners or NGOs, and their programs.

Action required

TVET institutions must review the directive and ensure compliance with the accreditation standards and procedures if they intend to seek or maintain accreditation.

Key points

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  • The directive outlines the process for institutional and program accreditation for TVET institutions.
  • It defines various roles and responsibilities for the Ministry of Education, ETA, accreditation council, assessors, and institutions.
  • Detailed procedures for application, document review, field visit, report preparation, and decision-making are provided.
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    • Criteria for full accreditation, conditional accreditation, and denial of accreditation are established.
    • Provisions for re-accreditation, special assessment, and limited assessment are included.
    • Benefits for accredited institutions and the grievance procedure are also detailed.

Requirements

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  • Institutions must possess a valid license to operate.
  • Institutions must have graduated at least one batch of trainees.
  • Institutions must submit a self-evaluation report, data collection tools report, and trainee satisfaction survey report.
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    • Accreditation fees must be paid.
    • Institutions must adhere to established quality standards.
    • Institutions must submit annual reports on quality improvement activities.
    • Institutions must apply for renewal of accreditation six months before the expiration of the current accreditation.

Rights and permissions

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  • Institutions have the right to request training services from the authority regarding the accreditation process.
  • Institutions have the right to know the accreditation assessment schedule after submitting an application.
  • Institutions denied accreditation have the right to appeal the decision.
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    • Accredited institutions may receive special placement for students, budget allocation for research, scholarships, and industry linkages.

Restrictions

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  • Accreditation may be denied if institutions fail to meet quality standards.
  • Accreditation may be cancelled if institutions fail to maintain systems and resources, do not request renewal on time, or violate legal procedures.
  • Institutions denied accreditation must re-apply one year after the denial.
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    • Re-accreditation may be denied if the institution's assessment result falls within the lowest category.

Penalties

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  • Cancellation of accreditation if standards are not maintained or legal procedures are violated.
  • Denial of accreditation if assessment results are unsatisfactory.

Objectives

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  • To establish a quality assurance system for TVET institutions and programs.
  • To ensure that TVET institutions and programs meet defined quality standards.
  • To provide a framework for the accreditation, re-accreditation, and monitoring of TVET institutions and programs.
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    • To enhance the quality and relevance of TVET education in Ethiopia.

Organizations

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  • Ministry of Education
  • Education and Training Authority (ETA)
  • Regional Accreditation Bodies
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    • Accreditation Council
    • Accreditation Desk
    • Team of Assessors

Legal references

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  • Proclamation No. 954/2016
  • Council of Ministers' Regulation No. 515/2022 (Amharic: 515/2014)
Original sourcehttps://justice.gov.et/en/directives/directive-for-tvet-institutions-institutional-and-program-accreditation-directive-no-989-2024/
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