Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority – Lineup of Training Schedules for 2012
His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapakse, shouldering the responsibilities as Hon. Minister of Labour & Vocational Training back in 1995, understood the need to have trained personnel to successfully carry the development oriented programs forward, in order to sustain the multi- faceted development projects undertaken by the country. Thus, as the then subject Minister, he formed the Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority, via the parliament Act No. 12 of 1995 which was the first act approved by the then People’s Alliance government.
In the present context, it is indeed a great achievement for the Authority to establish permanent & on-going training courses under the astute, able and amiable stewardship of Hon. Minister of Youth Affairs & Skills Development - Mr. Dullas Alahapperuma, thus bringing this Authority to fulfill its obligation to the society and country by forging ahead with its mandate of providing vocational training to thousand s of youth living in all parts of the country, thereby readying them to contribute their potential towards economic & social growth of the country through secure and productive employment. The immense support and guidance provided towards all the plans and projects of this Authority by the Hon. Deputy Minister – Mr. Duminda Disanayake ensures that constant monitoring, focus and evaluations are diligently kept on track & target. Thus inspired, the entire staff at every level too enthusiastically works day in day out, to ensure the success of every project undertaken by this Authority.
With the benefit of 15 years of meticulously planned operations, the Authority is now well fortified to discharge its obligation to the nation, to provide skilled personnel to both local as well as overseas job markets. This is a direct results of methodical feedback obtained from the past, to implementing training courses based on the current needs of the country as well as the world. Hence, under the professional management of the Chairman of the Vocational Training Authority the objectives outlined in “Mahinda Chithana” are being consistently realized.
New Initiatives implemented in the Authority’s structure
For the first time, a permanent corporate policy structure has been formulated, whereby subsequent to obtaining approval from the board of Directors, it will be forwarded to the management personnel.
Publishing of a Administrative Manual which includes human resource development policies.
Publishing of Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority’s Training Manual.
Providing of specially trained Advisors to impart knowledge and training similar to foreign methods and technologies.
In order to fulfill the objectives under “Qualitative Training , to herald a Qualitative Society in 2012” theme, 150 Training Centers were upgraded to ideal standards and graded as per requirement with necessary improvements etc. at a cost of Rs. 150 million, thus speeding up development process.
Implementation of a systematic staff performance appraisal method whereby staff promotions and availability of staff facilities will be streamlined.
Acceptance of individual professional uniqueness of the staff and offering rele- vant facilities.
Encouraging staff to offer positive ideas and plans to enhance the quality of our work output.
New initiatives in implementing Training methods
Commencement of new training modules to match the prevailing job market requirements.
Upgrading the existing training systems.
Acquisition of latest equipment, training technicalities and construction methods.
Opening of latest equipment fitted new Training Centers.
Upgrading of existing Practical Training Centers to fully equipped Training Centers..
Obtaining the services of Training Staff who possess up- to- date knowledge and skills.
Providing all students who successfully complete the training, further training with opportunities for self employment locally or overseas.
Establishment of Training Hubs to cover all relevant training fields.
The Vocational Training Authority, established in 1995 August 16th under the auspices of the then Hon. Minister of Labour & Vocational Training and the present His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka Hon. Mahinda Rajapakse, is fully supportive in the implementation of o b j e c t ives stated in “Mahinda Chinthana” This immense support is consistently being provided via making available to the motherland skilled & trained personnel who are efficient and capable to undertake any development oriented project anywhere. Thus, they have become direct contributors to the wonderful cause of making Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia by 2016.
Taking advantage of the past experience, presently the Authority embarks on a fact finding endearour prior to formulating a particular training module. It helps to provide skilled personnel as per the current job market requirement, which helps prevent surplus supply of personnel to the job market.
The following points have been identified and implemented in order to facilitate this ideal state of situation;
Properly identified and job- oriented training methods.
Well qualified & trained Teaching Staff, to provide a qualitative training. Network of Training centre. High recognition for our Certificate. Agreements entered into with private sector to provide employment to our trained personnel.
Notifying in advance the pattern of our training schedule and the method of enrollment.
In reference to enrollments to follow our training courses, registrations take place in the months of January and July. Awareness about these are created through Gazette Notice and advertisements inserted in Newspaper, TV and Radio as well as provincial notifications.
The relevant training courses are conducted at very affordable fees as full-time or part- time, through periods of 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years. As an organization which exists to empower especially the youth & young adults, we also provide free of charge training to the needy. Details about all these could be obtained from our office nearest to your residence or by contacting our phone numbers (hot-line) 0117270270, 0117260260