The Institute of Blue Pottery Development Centre of Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (P-TEVTA) is one of the pioneer institutes, offering Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A), which is a new approach introduced in Pakistan under the ongoing reform in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. The institute offers vocational training in the fields of Kashigari and Ceramics where more than 35 male and 40 female trainees are enrolled in CBT&A programs. During his visit, the ambassador appreciated the interest of students in the training related to various vocational skills like Kashigari.
While briefing to the ambassador, Asif Iqbal the Project Manager of Institute of Blue Pottery Development Centre highlighted the benefits of CBT&A approach and its impact on quality of vocational training. He also lauded the support from TVET Sector Support Programme for assisting the institute in admitting this new training approach and overall capacity building of the institute and its staff. The ambassador opined that the youth in the field of technical and vocational education and training can be source of development of skills sector as well as its sustainable contribution to the growth of country's economy.-PR