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BUSINESS, TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT.<\/p>\n
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS<\/b><\/p>\n
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PART I
PRELIMINARY.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Objectives of Act. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interpretation. <\/a><\/p>\n PART II \u00a0\u00a0\u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Objective of BTVET. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a04.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BTVET principles and concepts. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a05.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Scope and levels of BTVET. <\/a><\/p>\n PART III Public providers.<\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a06.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Community polytechnics. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a07.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vocational training centres and institutes <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a08.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technical institutes <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a09.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technical colleges and specialised training institutions <\/a><\/p>\n Private providers.<\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a010.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-public providers. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a011.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-formal providers. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a012.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Formal enterprise based training. <\/a><\/p>\n PART IV \u00a0\u00a0\u00a013.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Continuation of Directorate of Industrial Training. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a014.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Functions of Directorate. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a015.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Industrial Training Council. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a016.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Composition of Council. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a017.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tenure of office of members of Council. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a018.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Functions of Council. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a019.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Committees of Council. <\/a><\/p>\n PART V \u00a0\u00a0\u00a020.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a021.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Award and recognition of certificates under UVQF. <\/a><\/p>\n PART VI \u00a0\u00a0\u00a022.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of a training levy. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a023.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of Training Levy Fund. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a024.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Finances of the Fund. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a025.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Purposes for which the Fund may be applied. <\/a><\/p>\n PART VII \u00a0\u00a0\u00a026.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of examination boards. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a027.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reports. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a028.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offences and penalties. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a029.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Regulations. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a030.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Amendment of Schedules. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a031.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effect on existing technical examinations. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a032.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Repeal, amendment and savings. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Schedule 1<\/a><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Currency point.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Schedule 2<\/a><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Meetings of the Industrial Training Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n BUSINESS, TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An Act to provide for the promotion and coordination of business, technical, vocational education and training; to provide for the principles governing BTVET; to establish the institutional framework for the promotion and coordination of BTVET; to establish the Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework; to provide for the financing of BTVET and for other related matters.<\/b><\/p>\n Commencement:<\/i> 18 July, 2008.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART I \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Objectives of Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The objectives of this Act are\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to define the scope and levels of BTVET programmes and the roles of the different stakeholders in the provision of BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to separate the training and delivery of BTVET from quality assurance functions;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to establish an institutional framework for the promotion and coordination of BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to specify the provider of BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to provide for mechanisms and establishment of organs responsible for the regulation of qualifications (standards, assessment and certification) and training delivery in formal and non-formal institution.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interpretation.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“accreditation”<\/b> refers to the process and criteria for approving the training programmes and training infrastructure of BTVET institutions;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“assessment”<\/b> means the process of generating evidence and judging the evidence against previously established standards;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“BTVET”<\/b> stands for business, technical, vocational education and training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“BTVET institution”<\/b> means a school, technical institute, college or centre offering approved BTVET courses leading to the award of certificates or diplomas;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“certification”<\/b> means the formal process of crediting a candidate with a record of his or her achievement;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“Council”<\/b> means the Industrial Training Council continued in existence by section 15;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“currency point”<\/b> means the value assigned to a currency point in Schedule 1;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“Directorate”<\/b> means the Directorate of Industrial Training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“formal training”<\/b> refers to instructions given in schools, institutes, centres, colleges or specifically designed training areas, usually conducted within a structured programme with defined training objectives;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“Minister”<\/b> means the Minister responsible for education;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“modular training”<\/b> means a system in which the training content is divided into independent units or modules of learning;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“non-formal training”<\/b> refers to a flexible programme capable of rapid change according to an individual’s needs which takes place in a non-formal environment, usually with more emphasis on activities directly related to work;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“qualifications framework”<\/b> refers to the qualifications framework established by section 20;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“training levy”<\/b> means the tax imposed under section 22;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“UVQF”<\/b> stands for Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART II \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Objective of BTVET.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The objective of BTVET is\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to provide relevant knowledge, values and skills for purposes of academic progression and employment in the labour market;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to provide access to BTVET to a larger number of persons;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to improve the quality of BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to make BTVET affordable;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to enhance the productivity capabilities of the individual for employment and self-employment;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to monitor gaps between supply and demand for skills; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to facilitate sound and sustainable financing and funding mechanisms for business technical vocational education training.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BTVET principles and concepts.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BTVET in Uganda shall be based on the following principles and concepts\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote an integrated, demand driven and competent based modular BTVET system where learners enter the system at various points suited to their skills and needs, with their qualifications certified and recognised at different levels;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote the development of formal and non-formal institutions in the public and private sector;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to incorporate and support training by non-public BTVET institutions and non-formal enterprise based training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to recognise skills that are both formally and non-formally acquired;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to link formal and non-formal education and training and their respective curriculae;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to establish a qualifications framework based on defined occupational standards and assessment criteria for the different sectors of the economy;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote types of BTVET qualifications and the number of people to be trained in accordance with the market requirements;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to increase equitable access to disadvantaged groups such as women and people with disabilities;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to institutionalise counselling and guidance and advocate for sensitisation and social mobilization;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to provide continuous training to managers and staff of BTVET institutions;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(k<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote continuous and lifelong business technical vocational education training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(<IT+<\/p>\n {mprestriction ids=”1,2,3″}<\/p>\n >l)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to provide adequate financing and funding mechanisms for BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(m<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to establish private-public partnerships; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(n<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote training with production concepts.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Scope and levels of BTVET.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The scope of BTVET shall be all business, technical, and vocational education training from certificate up to diploma level.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The levels of BTVET shall be defined by the qualifications framework.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART III \u00a0<\/p>\n Public Providers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Community polytechnics.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Community polytechnics shall provide low cost accessible training opportunities for primary leavers and other target groups such as out of school children, unemployed and under employed persons.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vocational training centres and institutes.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vocational training centres and institutes shall provide training leading to the acquisition of appropriate skills which are easily adaptable to changing economic and technological circumstances.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technical institutes.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technical institutes shall have an intermediate polytechnic orientation and will provide an integrated business, technical, vocational education training and business vocational education training multi skills that are needed in industries as well as in other economic and social spheres.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technical colleges and specialised training institutions.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) Technical colleges and specialised training institutions shall offer specialised training in specific fields including\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0nursing and midwifery;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0allied health professional courses;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0agriculture, forestry and fisheries, offered separately;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0engineering and electronics offered separately;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0meteorology;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0carpentry, artisanry, art and design;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0music, dance and drama;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0business and entrepreneurship;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0hair dressing and beautifying;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0mining;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(k<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0catering;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(l<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0tourism and hospitality;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(m<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0professional sports; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(n<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0any other field that may require specialised training.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Technical colleges and specialised training institutions shall develop and carry out training of trainers’ programmes.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) A person trained as trainer of trainers may apply to the Council for accreditation as a trainer of trainers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Private Providers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-public providers.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-governmental organisations, religious organisations and associations, private companies and individuals may provide BTVET to individuals for gainful employment and self reliance, in accordance with BTVET principles, concepts and the established vocational qualifications framework.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-formal providers.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The non-formal sector shall provide training aimed at upgrading skills and promoting indigenous technology.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Formal enterprise based training.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The formal sector shall provide industrial training which shall include apprenticeship training and skills upgrading courses.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART IV \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Continuation of Directorate of Industrial Training.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Directorate of Industrial Training existing immediately before the coming into force of this Act under the Industrial Training Act shall continue in existence subject to this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Directorate shall be under the supervision of the Industrial Training Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The Directorate shall be the secretariat of die Industrial Training Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) The director of Industrial Training, and staff of the Directorate shall be public officers appointed by the Education Service Commission.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) An officer of the Directorate may, subject to the directions of the director, perform any act or discharge any duty, which may lawfully be performed or discharged by the director under this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Functions of Directorate.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The functions of the Directorate are\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to identify the needs of the labour market for occupational competencies that fall under the Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to regulate apprenticeship schemes;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to foster and promote entrepreneurial values and skills, as an integral part of the UVQF;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to secure adequate and sustainable financing for the efficient operations of the Directorate;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to accredit training institutions or companies as UVQF assessment centres;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to determine the fees payable under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to develop, apply, expand and improve the purposeful application of Uganda Vocational Qualifications defined in the UVQF;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to assess and award Uganda Vocational Qualifications;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote on the job training in industry for apprenticeship, traineeship and indenture training and for other training such as further skills training and upgrading; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to prescribe the procedure for the making of training schemes.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Industrial Training Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) There is established an Industrial Training Council for the purposes of this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Industrial Training Council shall be the policy making organ for the Directorate.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Composition of Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Council shall consist of a chairperson and other members appointed by the Minister as follows\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of private vocational training institutes;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of the formal industrial sector;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of the Federation of Ugandan Employers;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of a workers’ body;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of persons with disability;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for education;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for labour;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of the Uganda Investment Authority;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one representative of the Uganda Chamber of Commerce; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0two other persons appointed by the Minister.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Schedule 2 to this Act has effect with regard to meetings of the Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The chairperson and members of the Council shall be paid allowances as the Minister may, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, determine.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tenure of office of members of Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) A member of the Council, other than the members of the Council representing Government Ministries shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of appointment and is eligible for reappointment for one more term.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) A member of the Council may, at any time, resign his or her office by letter addressed to the Minister.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The Minister may, at any time, remove a member of the Council from office\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0for misbehaviour or misconduct;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0for incompetence;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0if the member is absent without the prior permission of the chairperson, or without reasonable cause to the satisfaction of the Minister for more than four consecutive meetings of the Council, or is absent from Uganda for 12 consecutive months; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0if a member is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty, fraud or moral turpitude.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of a member, other than a member representing a Government Ministry, the Minister shall, appoint another person nominated by the institution, which nominated the original member to fill the vacancy, and that person shall hold office only for the unexpired term of the original member.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Functions of Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The functions of the Council are\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to develop and recommend policies in respect of the directorate and its functions to the Minister;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to approve fees determined by the Directorate under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to approve the budget and monitor budgetary performance in the Directorate;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to prescribe by statutory instrument rules for the following matters\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0assessment and certification systems;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0accreditation and inspection of assessment centres;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0promotion of competence based business technical vocational education training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0apprenticeship training; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to carry out any other matter related to business technical vocational education training.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Committees of Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Council may, for the better carrying out of its functions, establish committees as it may deem fit.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Council shall prescribe the functions and guidelines for the operation of the committees.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) Committees of the Council shall be paid such remuneration as the Minister may, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, determine.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART V \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) There is established a Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework (UVQF).<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The purpose of UVQF is to define\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0occupational standards in the world of work;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0assessment standards;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0vocational qualifications of learners who meet the set standards of the different studies; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0provide guidelines for modular training.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The UVQF shall follow principles of competence based education and training which include\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0flexible training or learning modules;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0assessment and certification;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0assessment of prior learning;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0recognition of formal and non-formal training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0self paced or individual learning; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0work place learning.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) The Council shall supervise and monitor the implementation of the Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) The Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework shall offer opportunities for students who excel at community polytechnics, vocational schools and training centres to proceed to the next level of learning.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>21.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Award and recognition of certificates under UVQF.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Directorate and other examination boards established under this Act shall award certificates and diplomas for the business, technical or vocational education or training conducted under the Uganda Vocational Qualification Framework.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The certificates and diplomas to be awarded in relation to the studies and training referred to in subsection (1) shall be in a form prescribed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The certificates and diplomas awarded under subsection (1) shall be recognised in the Uganda education system and by the labour market.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART VI \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>22.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of a training levy.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Minister responsible for finance may, on the advice of the Minister, by statutory instrument, establish a training levy for the purposes of this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Minister responsible for education shall be responsible for the management of the training levy.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The training levy shall be used solely for the purposes of BTVET as provided for by this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) A statutory instrument made under subsection (1) may provide for the trades or industries which are subject to the payment of the levy, the procedures for collection of the levy and any other matter necessary for the efficient working of the scheme.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) Where any person fails to pay any amount payable by him or her, as training levy, within the time prescribed by a statutory instrument made under subsection (1), a sum equal to five percent of that amount shall be added to the amount for each month thereafter that the amount due remains unpaid.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(6) Any person who fails to comply with a statutory instrument made under subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 12 currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>23.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of Training Levy Fund.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There is established a Training Levy Fund into which the training levy established under section 22, shall be paid.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>24.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Finances of the Fund.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The monies of the Fund shall consist of\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0monies appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Fund;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0revenue or assets received by the Fund in the performance of its functions under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0grants, monies or assets donated to the Fund by Government with the approval of the Minister or assets donated to the Fund by any foreign government, international agency or other external body of persons, Corporate or unincorporated;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0any revenue derived from the sale of any property, movable or immovable, by or on behalf of the Fund; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0money received by the Fund by way of voluntary contributions.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) For the purposes of this section, an external body of persons referred to in subsection (1)(c<\/i>) means any body of persons, corporate or unincorporated, formed under or by virtue of the laws of a country other than Uganda.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>25.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Purposes for which the Fund may be applied.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The director, with the approval of the Council, may make payments out of the Fund for any of the following purposes\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to finance approved business technical vocational education training programmes;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to finance special programmes to support the business, technical, vocational education training programmes;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the payment of tuition costs, maintenance allowance and traveling allowance to persons attending approved training courses;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the making of user fee subsidies through scholarships, grants or loans, approved by the Minister, to persons providing courses or training facilities to meet the needs of an industry or trade;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0incentives to employers to directly invest in business, technical, vocational education training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0an endowment fund to support business, technical, vocational education training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to finance governance and management structures of business, technical, vocational education training;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the payment of fees to persons providing further education in respect of persons who receive it in association with their training under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0operational expenses of the Directorate;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0administrative expenses of the Fund; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(k<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the payment of allowances and other incidental expenses to the chairperson and members of the Council as the Minister shall prescribe.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) In any case where the Council withholds its approval for any payment, or the director refuses to make a payment approved by the Council, being payment proposed under subsection (1), the matter shall be referred to the Minister whose decision shall be final.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART VI \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>26.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of examination boards.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) There shall be established by the Minister, by statutory instrument, examination boards for specialised training courses of study, including\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0nursing and midwifery;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0allied health professional courses; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0other courses as the Minister may determine.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) A board established under subsection (1) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name, and may purchase, hold, manage and dispose of any property and enter into such contracts or other transactions, as may be necessary or expedient for the discharge of its functions.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The Minister may in a statutory instrument made under subsection (1) provide for the composition, functions and powers of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) A board established under subsection (1) shall award certificates and diplomas under section 21.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) An instrument made under this section shall be laid before Parliament within 30 days after the date of publication of the instrument in the Gazette<\/i>.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(6) The certificates and diplomas to be awarded shall be in a form prescribed by the Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>27.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reports.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Council shall prepare an annual report for submission to the Minister by 30th”> September of each year showing the performance of the Directorate in the preceding financial year.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>28.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offences and penalties.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Any person who\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0offers or conducts assessments, unless accredited under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0makes use of any certificate or diploma to which he or she is not entitled;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0alters or defaces a certificate or diploma issued under this Act, or makes a copy with intent to deceive or defraud;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0reveals or discloses test paper information to an unauthorised person; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0sells, buys, or steals a certificate or diploma issued under this Act with intent to impersonate,<\/p>\n commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 50 currency points or imprisonment not exceeding two years or both.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>29.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Regulations.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Minister may by statutory instrument make regulations generally for carrying into effect the provisions and principles of this Act and, in particular, may make regulations in respect of the following\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the criteria and the process of admission of students and trainees to BTVET institutions;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the establishment of committees under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the form of certificates or diplomas issued under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0governance and management structures for all BTVET institutions;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0prescribing the community polytechnics, vocational training centres, schools and institutions, technical centres and schools, farm schools, technical institutes and colleges and specialised training institutions which shall provide BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0prescribing the qualifications and requirements for establishing non-public, non-formal and formal enterprises to provide BTVET;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0prescribing the procedures for the making of training schemes;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0providing for BTVET schemes at BTVET centres approved by the council;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0providing for the payment of the training levy and the procedures for the payment;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0providing for the expenditures of the levy and prescribing the manner for making the expenditures;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(k<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0registration of BTVET institutions and providers;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(l<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0registration and accreditation of BTVET providers;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(m<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0examination assessment mechanisms and procedures;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(n<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fees payable under this Act; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(o<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0providing for any matter necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Regulations made under subsection (1) may create offences and prescribe a penalty for contravention of the regulations not exceeding 24 currency points or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>30.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Amendment of Schedules.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument with the approval of Cabinet amend Schedule 1.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Minister may, by statutory instrument amend Schedule 2.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>31.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effect on existing technical examinations.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) On the commencement of this Act, the Uganda National Examinations Board, or any other body that has as its function the conducting of technical examinations shall cease, in a phased manner, to conduct examinations covered by the UVQF.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Council shall, in collaboration with the Uganda National Examinations Board and other affected institutions with the approval of the Minister, establish a procedure for phasing out of the functions specified in subsection (1) for approval by the Minister.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>32.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Repeal, amendment and savings.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The Industrial Training Act is repealed.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The following Acts are amended as follows\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Nurses and Midwives Act\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 3, by repealing paragraphs (c<\/i>), (d<\/i>), and (e<\/i>);<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0by repealing section 18; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 19(b<\/i>) by substituting for “council” the words “under the Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training Act, 2008”.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Allied Health Professionals Act\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 4 by repealing paragraphs (c<\/i>) (d<\/i>) and (e<\/i>);<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0by repealing section 20.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Uganda National Examinations Board Act\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 4(1) by repealing the word “technical”;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 8 by repealing paragraphs (c<\/i>) and (d<\/i>);<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 9(2) by repealing the expression “technical education and business”; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in section 10 by repealing subsections (4) and (5).<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) Notwithstanding the repeal under subsection (1) and (2)\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0every contract of apprenticeship and every training scheme undertaken under the repealed Act, or provision existing immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall continue in force and be executed until completion as if this Act had not been passed;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0any statutory instrument made under the repealed Act and in force at the beginning of this act shall continue in force as if made under this act until it is revoked by another statutory instrument made under this Act; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0any appointment or contract made under a provision repealed under subsections (1) or (2), subsisting at the date of the coming into force of this Act shall continue in force until specifically revoked under this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n History<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n Legislation\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n NumberAct12\/2008<\/p>\n Cross References<\/p>\n Allied Health Professionals Act, Cap. 268.<\/p>\n Industrial Training Act, Cap. 130.<\/p>\n Nurses and Midwives Act, Cap. 274.<\/p>\n Public Finance and Accountability Act, Act No. 6 of 2003.<\/p>\n Uganda National Examinations Board Act, Cap. 137.<\/p>\n {\/mprestriction}<\/p>\n \u00a0 BUSINESS, TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT. ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Section PART IPRELIMINARY. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Objectives of Act. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interpretation. 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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF BTVET.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF BTVET.<\/p>\n
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK.<\/p>\n
THE UGANDA VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (UVQF).<\/p>\n
FINANCING OF BTVET.<\/p>\n
MISCELLANEOUS.<\/p>\n
PRELIMINARY.<\/p>\n
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF BTVET.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF BTVET.<\/p>\n
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK.<\/p>\n
THE UGANDA VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (UVQF).<\/p>\n
FINANCING OF BTVET.<\/p>\n
MISCELLANEOUS.<\/p>\n\n\n
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