The Government of Uganda has taken a major step towards transforming its technical and vocational education sector following the launch of the Uganda Technical and Vocational Education and Training Qualifications Framework at Serena Hotel in Kampala.
The Acting Minister of Education and Sports, Hon Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting the implementation of the framework through appropriate financing, strengthening technical institutions, protecting the credibility of qualifications and promoting international recognition of Ugandan skills.
Dr Muyingo congratulated the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council and all stakeholders who contributed to developing the framework, describing it as an important milestone in preparing a skilled, productive and competitive workforce.
He emphasised that Uganda’s ambition of growing its economy from approximately US 50 billion dollar to US 500 billion dollars requires a workforce with relevant technical and practical skills to support priority sectors, including agro-industrialisation, tourism, manufacturing, mineral development, oil and gas, science and technology.
One of the biggest opportunities presented by the new framework is the establishment of clear education progression pathways for learners choosing vocational education.
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According to Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council Executive Director, Moses Kasakya, learners who complete P.7 and choose the Technical and Vocational Education and Training pathway will have an opportunity to progress from artisan and craftsman levels to National Diplomas, degrees, master’s qualifications and eventually PhDs, subject to the relevant entry and progression requirements.
This means vocational education will no longer be viewed as a dead-end alternative to conventional academic education but as a recognised pathway through which learners can build professional careers and advance to higher qualifications.
The framework also introduces an opportunity for experienced Ugandans who acquired skills through apprenticeships, workplaces and informal training to have their competencies assessed and formally recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
This means that experienced mechanics, electricians, carpenters, builders and other artisans will have an opportunity to demonstrate their practical abilities and obtain recognised qualifications if they meet the required standards.
Kasakya explained that the framework is not simply another policy document but a national reference for establishing what a learner knows and what they can practically demonstrate.
The initiative will also strengthen the relationship between training institutions and employers by ensuring that skills development responds to the actual needs of Uganda’s labour market.
Dr Muyingo further emphasised the importance of implementing theTechnical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act, 2025, noting that qualifications must be registered under the approved framework to receive official recognition.
It is reported that with the Government reaffirming its commitment and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council leading the implementation process, the Uganda TVET Qualifications Framework is expected to strengthen skills development, expand opportunities for young people, recognise experienced workers and contribute to Uganda’s economic transformation.
