Nope, Engineers are NOT TVET, but their Technicians are!

TVET jobs focus on imparting specific vocational skills, preparing individuals for direct entry into the workforce. These roles, such as automotive technicians and welders, often require practical, hands-on experience and can include formal qualifications like diplomas or certificates.

In contrast, non-TVET professions typically demand a broad academic background, found in fields such as law and medicine, where higher education degrees and deep theoretical knowledge are essential for practice and advancement in the field.

Professional engineers typically fall under the category of non-TVET professions due to the extensive theoretical knowledge, advanced academic education, and professional licensure requirements associated with the engineering field. Engineers usually earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in engineering from accredited universities, covering a wide range of disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and software engineering, among others.

While TVET programs do offer technical training relevant to engineering fields, such as diplomas or certificates in areas like drafting technology, electronics technology, or other applied sciences, professional engineering roles require a level of education and professional qualification that goes beyond these programs. The path to becoming a professional engineer is rooted in extensive academic study, followed by obtaining licensure, which denotes a high level of expertise and a commitment to adhering to established professional and ethical standards.

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