CORBON & The BILT Project
Advancing Global Skills Development & TVET Innovations
BILT Expert Group Meeting
On Thursday, October 17, the BILT Expert Group on Building and Construction held a key meeting during #AfricaSkillsWeek. The session focused on Recognition of Prior Learning (#RPL) with insightful presentations from industry leaders and experts.
Key Presentations:
- Learnings from Kenya's RPL Process - Nyamai Wambua (#KNJKFA, Kenya)
- RPL and Migration in Ethiopia - Martha Wolde (Ministry of Labour and Skills, Ethiopia)
Lessons from RPL
Kenya's RPL Insights
- Establishment of legal and policy frameworks is crucial.
- Focus should be on learning outcomes, not processes.
- RPL is relevant across all education and training sectors.
Ethiopia's RPL & Migration Insights
- RPL enhances remittances and skilled workforce mobility.
- Identifies skills needed in host countries for employment.
- Promotes integration and reduces social discrimination.
CORBON's Role in BILT
CORBON actively participates in discussions advancing climate goals through skills development. The CORBON Registrar, Tunji Adeniran, FNIOB, mni, made a significant presentation on “BILT Expert Group: The African Perspective.”
Policy Discussions at the BILT ExG Meeting
- Supporting informal learning and integrating migrant workers into local industries.
- Role of industry in strengthening TVET and validating RPL assessment tools.
- Developing curricula to cater to migrant workers' needs in RPL programs.
Key Insights & Contributions
Policy Support for Informal Learning
Recognizing and validating informal learning through frameworks like NQF, RPL, and micro-credentials.
Industry's Role in RPL
Providing instructional materials, work-based learning, and accepting RPL-certified individuals.
Curriculum Development
Recognizing migrant workers as stakeholders and emphasizing cross-border qualification recognition.