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British Council, Skills for Employability, Advanced Partnership Project WKC, UK – Vinh University of Technology Education, Vietnam UK-Vietnam Education Forum Friday 11 September 2015

British Council Skills for Employability, Advanced Partnership Project WKC, UK – Vinh University of Technology Education, Vietnam A British Council, Skills for Employability, Advanced Partnership Project, which forms the basis of a 3 year collaboration between partners; establishing a National Centre for Teacher Training and Assessing Learning in Vietnam, delivering an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the UK Awarding Body, City & Guilds.

The Partnership

Project Outline • Building upon the outcomes of an SFE Foundation Project (13/14) • Working to achieve City & Guilds centre accreditation and qualification approval for Vinh University of Technology Education (VUTED) • Training 10 Master Teacher Trainers from VUTED in a City & Guilds International Qualification in Teacher Training and Assessing Learning • Providing VUTED with the resource and skills to deliver an Internationally recognised vocational teacher training qualification • Establishing VUTED International Training and Assessing Learning Centre (VITAL)

Project Challenges • Identifying a suitable qualification which meet the needs of VUTED and the wider Vietnam Vocational Education system • Developing internal systems, policies and paperwork at VUTED to meet the requirements of a UK awarding body • Over coming English language level concerns • Identifying Funding

Project Benefits • Internationalising the curriculum • Sharing best practice and creating CPD opportunities for staff • Creating a positive impact on learners and the general public in Vietnam and Enhancing skills for Employability UK Partners • Exposure and recognition in the Vietnamese education market Vietnamese Partner • Answering the Government call for the increase in the number of Internationally recognised qualifications being delivered • Responding to the growing demand for Vocational Teacher Training in Vietnam

Ingredients of a successful partnership • Communication • Funding, resources and skills • Demand from the market • An incentive for all partners • Patience, understanding and respect • Clear Strategic plan • Commitment from all partners and an understanding of roles and responsibilities

Mrs Hoang Thi Minh Phuong Rector of Vinh University of Technology Education

Mr Tran Van Nich Director of Department for Vocational Teaching and Managing Staff, General Department of Vocational Training (GDVT)

Thank you Kirsty McLaren, International Partnerships Manager, Westminster Kingsway College Email: kirsty.mclaren@westking.ac.uk