BY SHADRACK NYAKOE
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) in partnership with the ministry of Labour and Social Protection on Friday launched the Government Trade Assessment certificate of occupations.
According to NITA’s Director General Stephen Ogenga, trade test is a skill testing process to determine the level of competence of a person in their occupation or area of trade.
It is meant for certification and subsequent entry into employment or for self-reliance in the informal sector.
“NITA’s mission is to provide quality industrial training for enhanced productivity. Towards fulfilling its mission, NITA under section 7C of the Industrial Training Act, Cap 237, has been granted the mandate to award certificates of occupations including the Government Trade Test (GTT). This is a function that is carried out by the Assessment and Certification Department within the Authority.”Ogenga said.
He added that Covid-19 pandemic interrupted the April series which will resume on 24th May 24 to June 11th.
Presiding over the function, CS for Labour and Social Protection Simon Chelugui said it is imperative that the relevance skills formation is enhanced by having in place robust systems and tools such as the Government Trade Test.
The test is aimed at assessing and anticipating skills needs combined with effective mechanisms and procedures which will ensure that such information feeds into policy-making and lifelong guidance.
According to the report, a total of 30,718 candidates will be tested in 401 NITA registered Trade Test centers spread across 47 counties.
The candidates will be assessed at 3 levels, namely Grade III, II and I in 37 trade test skill areas.
Of the total number, 2,560 will be tested in proficiency trades under the World Bank sponsored Kenya Youth Employment Opportunity Project.
A further 8,000 trainees will be tested under the Homecare Management programme in 36 Test Centers-making a total of 38,718 candidates.
The Government Trade Test is geared towards producing highly trained manpower with the relevant skills to easily adapt to the job market as well as to support the key sectors of the economy.
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