| dc.description.abstract | The implementation of Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) in public Technical
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions is vital for aligning curricula with
industry-required skills. Despite government funding, there is no structured financial support for
execution of CBET. This study evaluated the adequacy of funding and infrastructure in preparation
for CBET curriculum implementation. An exploratory research design grounded on mixed-method
approach was espoused. The study targeted a population of 70,591 respondents, including 21
principals, 21 Board of Governors chairpersons, 1,263 trainers, and 69,158 trainees, drawn from
Technical and Vocational Colleges, Technical Training Institutes, and National Polytechnics.
Purposive sampling technique was used to select 19 principals, 19 Board of Governors
chairpersons, and 19 class representatives, while proportionate sampling was employed in
selecting 154 trainers from 19 TVET institutions with functional Building and Civil Engineering
departments. Data were collected via questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Validity
of the research instruments was ascertained for reliability. Quantitative data were analyzed
descriptively (mean, standard deviation) and inferentially (correlation), while qualitative data
underwent thematic analysis. Data was presented in tables and themes, and findings revealed
inadequate CBET funding. The study concluded that inadequate funding of CBET significantly
affects its implementation. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education establishes
timely capitation disbursement mechanisms to address budgetary shortfalls, and set standardized
minimum funding benchmarks for successful CBET implementation. | en_US |
