Ministry of Education Releases 2024 CBET Assessment Results: Candidate Performance by Level.
The Ministry of Education has officially released the July/August 2024 Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) assessment results, conducted from July 8 to August 9 across 252 TVET assessment centers.
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba noted that this comprehensive assessment covered multiple levels, evaluating candidates in various qualifications and units of competency.
Candidate Performance by Level
- Level Three: 211 candidates were assessed in diverse courses, with a gender split of 118 male (56%) and 93 female (44%). The National Skills Certificate included 18 qualifications.
- Level Four: 6,352 candidates completed assessments, consisting of 3,468 males (55%) and 2,884 females (45%). This level’s Artisan Certificate included 42 qualifications across 472 units of competency.
- Level Five: 22,842 candidates were assessed, with 10,644 males (47%) and 12,192 females (53%). The Craft Certificate offered 70 qualifications with 899 competency units.
- Level Six: 30,170 candidates participated, with a gender ratio of 15,871 males (53%) and 14,294 females (47%). The Diploma Certificate encompassed 96 qualifications and 1,401 competency units.
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In total, 59,575 candidates were assessed in 226 qualifications across all levels, covering 2,929 units of competency. This figure marked a substantial 196% increase from the November/December 2023 assessment period.
Government Commitment to TVET Advancement
The government has emphasized TVET as a core element of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). CS Ogamba stated that substantial efforts are underway to enhance the sector’s capacity, accessibility, and quality.
Key initiatives include:
- Competency-Based Curriculum Development: Over 400 competency-based curricula have been developed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring skills taught align directly with job market demands.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): A cornerstone of CBET’s success, RPL certifies skills acquired outside formal education, allowing skilled individuals to receive credentials that accurately reflect their competencies. This pathway promotes inclusion by facilitating access to formal employment, career advancement, or further training.
- TVET Infrastructure and Resource Investment: To support quality education, increased budget allocations focus on infrastructure, modern equipment, and educator training.
Training and Capacity Building for TVET Trainers
The State has heavily invested in upskilling TVET trainers and assessors, collaborating with international organizations to provide extensive training in CBET methodologies.
This ensures that instructors are well-equipped to deliver competency-based training effectively.
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CS Ogamba encouraged all institutions to register as RPL assessment centers with the TVET Authority, furthering inclusivity within the technical education system.
This step aims to ensure that all talents and competencies are formally recognized and valued within Kenya’s TVET framework.
Ministry of Education Releases 2024 CBET Assessment Results: Candidate Performance by Level.
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