Zubair Qureshi
Considering importance and swiftness in the process of verification of certificates, the National Vocational And Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has initiated work on the development of an online verification system of the Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) sector certificates/diplomas.
According to a handout released by the NAVTTC the decision was taken in a meeting that was attended by all chairpersons of the Approved Qualification Awarding Bodies (QABs), including provincial Boards of Technical Education (BTEs) , Trade Testing Boards (TTBs) , other approved QABs in TVET sector across Pakistan and Regional Director Generals of NAVTTC.
Executive Director (ED), NAVTTC Dr Faheem Mohammad chaired the meeting and said the long-awaited initiative was important to enhance the quality and credibility of the TVET sector in Pakistan and improve employment opportunities for Pakistani youth at home and abroad.
The system will facilitate Pakistani youth for the attestation process and employer in Pakistan and abroad. It will increase the confidence of the employers of foreign countries on Pakistani certification system, which will help in raising foreign remittances. Moreover, it will also help Pakistani employers to hire genuinely skilled Pakistani youth.
Dr Muqeem ul Islam, Director General (AC&IC) apprised the august forum about the decisions taken in the previous meeting and steps initiated regarding development of online verification/attestation of TVET certificates/diplomas.
All the participants appreciated NAVTTC’s initiative regarding the Online Verification System and assured full support to accomplish the task and make it a success.
