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Concept Note

1. Background

All Southeast Asian countries have positioned Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the mainstream of education systems and setting it as a priority in their education agenda in view of the fact that this type of education plays an important role in the socio-economic development of a nation (Paryono, 2013). TVET has been identified as one of the seven priority areas of SEAMEO Education Agenda for development in Southeast Asia, which were agreed at the Strategic Dialogue of Education Ministers (SDEM) meeting in September 2014. In addition, the World Education Forum in 2015 announced the Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action by proposing the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 – emphasizing the importance of TVET education - ‘by 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including, technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.’ The Southeast Asian countries have attempted to promote regional cooperation, harmonisation and internationalisation of TVET education in the region by actively participating in the following TVET High Officials Meeting since 2015.

1st High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET with the theme “Working Together towards Harmonisation and Internationalisation of TVET in Southeast Asia,” hosted by the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Thailand, on 23-26 August 2015, Chiangmai, Thailand.

2nd High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET with the theme “Strengthening Efforts towards

Harmonisation and Internationalisation of TVET in Southeast Asia”, hosted by the Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, on 12-14 May 2016, Bali, Indonesia.

3rd High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET with the theme “21st Century TVET in Southeast Asia: Advancing Toward Harmonisation and Internationalisation”, hosted by the Ministry of Education, and the Government of Malaysia, on 23-25 May 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4th High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET with the theme “Moving Together Towards TVET

4.0” was recently organised by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education of the Philippines on 4-5 September 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines.

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Since the 1st High Officials on SEA-TVET organised in 2015, various new national and regional initiatives in TVET have been created and co-developed among the Southeast Asian countries, and Development Agencies with the purposes among others are to improve the quality of TVET, to promote partnerships among TVET institutions, to strengthen involvement of industries, to leverage capacity of TVET personnel, to harmonise TVET curriculum among participating countries, and to promote the mobility of skilled workers, teachers and students. Various activities have been organised at all levels of TVET personnel such as policy makers, TVET school/college leaders, researchers, teachers and students. At the High Official’s Round Table Meeting of the 4th High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET on 4 September 2018, Philippines, the High Officials proposed the Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam to host the 5th High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET in Brunei Darussalam in 2019.

2. Host Organisations

Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam Politeknik Brunei (PB) Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) International Affairs Unit (MoE) Co-organisers Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO)

SEAMEO Secretariat SEAMEO VOCTECH

3. Objectives of the 5th HOM on SEA-TVET General objectives of the 5th HOM on SEA-TVET are as follows: 1) To discuss the current situation of TVET collaboration during 2018-2019 and to identify the

strategies to improve the regional cooperation and harmonisation for the region;

2) To determine and plan for the regional directions and strategies to advance quality of TVET

in Southeast Asian countries that may enhance the responsiveness of the member states and

the region towards Industry 4.0; and

3) To strengthen cooperation among the TVET Ministries/Departments and TVET development

agencies among Southeast Asia and with other countries beyond Southeast Asian.

4. Meeting Venue and Schedule Meeting Venue and Official Hotel: THE CENTREPOINT HOTEL, Brunei Darussalam

(Address: Abdul Razak Complex, Gadong BE3519 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam)

Meeting Schedule: The formal meeting is on 9 and 10 (am) September.

The study visit will be arranged on 10 September in the afternoon.

Recommended Arrival: 8 September Recommended Departure: 10 September in the afternoon or 11 September

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5. Theme: “Strengthening Efforts towards TVET 4.0”

This theme was selected considering the fast changing technology in industry both in manufacturing as well in service sector influenced by the Industrial Revolution 4.0. In Industry 4.0, there are some clear changes from traditional to a more modern industry which can be characterised by having more agile and automated, personalized and customized, dynamic and high return on capital with more direct and high intensity of relationship with client (Roland Berger, 2016). This technological trend has affected and will continue affecting the way TVET prepare the future workforce. The work force will be expected to possess new skills in the domain of information technology, data analytics, new technology solution etc. The importance of cognitive abilities and system skills over physical abilities is becoming more prevalence.

Due to the changes of skills set that TVET institutions must prepare for their graduates, TVET High Officials from SEAMEO member countries have started discussing and formulating new strategies in TVET in response to IR 4.0 that is now called as TVET 4.0. This has started last year in 2018 during the 4th High Officials Meeting for SEA-TVET in Manila, Philippines with the theme “Moving Together Towards TVET 4.0”. For this year, MoE Brunei Darussalam is proposing the theme as a follow up from last year, “Strengthening Efforts towards TVET 4.0.”

6. Expected Outputs

The following reports from the agreements, suggestions and presentations should be developed from the meeting: 1) Regional policy recommendations, agreed by the TVET High Officials of Southeast Asian

countries;

2) Endorsement of regional initiatives for further implementation; and

3) Summary report/proceedings of the meeting.

7. Participants

The 5th High Officials Meeting on SEA-TVET is expected to bring together approximately 150 participants from the Southeast Asian Ministries of Education, related Ministries on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, and other related development agencies and partners. The participants will include as follows:

Secretary Generals/Director Generals/Directors on TVET of Ministries of Education,

Ministries of Labour and Training, Ministries of Science and Technology, Ministries of Higher Education and other related Ministries from the Southeast Asian countries.

o Brunei Darussalam: Ministry of Education Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports Other related Ministries

o Cambodia: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training

o Indonesia: Ministry of Education and Culture;

Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education

o Lao PDR: Ministry of Education and Sports

o Malaysia: Ministry of Education Ministry of Human Resources

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o Myanmar: Ministry of Education

o Philippines: Department of Education (DEPED) Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

o Singapore: Ministry of Education

Ministry of Manpower

o Thailand: Ministry of Education Ministry of Labour

o Timor Leste: Ministry of Education

o Vietnam: Ministry of Education and Training (MoET);

Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs (MOLISA)

Representatives from partner countries such as Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Korea.

Representatives of related Development Agencies and Industries such as SEAMEO, ASEAN Secretariat, GIZ, UNESCO, ILO, ASEAN -China Centre, KOSEN (Japan), KRIVET (Korea).

Representatives from industry such as Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, TVET Associations.

TVET policy makers and directors of TVET institutions and related Ministries from Brunei Darussalam and other countries

8. Sessions in the Programme

Day 1: 9 September 2019 Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker Country Presentations related to the theme Presentations of TVET Regional Initiatives for Endorsement and Discussion by Ministries

and Regional Development Organisations High Official Round Table Meeting (For High Officials only) Concurrent Sessions (For TVET Directors and other participants) Bilateral and Networking Meeting between Countries and Institutions Day 2: 10 September 2019

Sharing of Outcomes from the Bilateral and Networking Meeting Synthesis and Ways Forward Declaration of Agreements from TVET High Officials Closing Ceremony Study Visit

9. Other Concurrent Activities

Exhibition of TVET Colleges in Brunei Darussalam

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10. Funding Support For country/ministry representatives, MOE of Brunei Darussalam will support the

following expenses to the official country representatives from each Ministry. o Accommodation for 3 nights for one (1) representative from each Ministry (Check-in

on 8 September and check-out on 11 September) o All meals and coffee breaks on 9-10 September o The Governing Board Members of SEAMEO VOCTECH from Cambodia, Lao PDR,

Myanmar, and Timor Leste will be supported the accommodation and meals from 11 to 13 September, while the other Governing Board members will only be provided with meals.

o Local transportation between the airport, venue, and the official hotel o Logistic arrangement and local transportation for study visit o Meeting kit and documents

For invited international speakers, MOE of Brunei Darussalam will support the following

expenses: o Accommodation for 3 nights (Check-in on 8 September and check-out on 11

September) o All meals and coffee breaks on 9-10 September o Local transportation between the airport, venue, and the official hotel o Logistic arrangement and local transportation for study visit. o Meeting kit and documents

For official participants from development agencies, other countries beyond Southeast

Asia, MOE of Brunei Darussalam will support the following expenses: o All meals and coffee breaks during the meeting o Local transportation between the airport, venue, and recommended hotels o Logistic arrangement and local transportation for study visit. o Meeting kit and documents

11. Confirmation of Participation

For official representatives from SEAMEO Member Countries, Partner Countries and Development Agencies:

o To confirm the participation, the country representatives, and official

representatives from SEAMEO Member Countries, partner countries and development agencies can submit the Registration Form by 10 August 2019.

For Invited Speakers and Paper Presenters:

o To confirm the contribution as a speaker/paper presenter in the 5th HOM on SEA-

TVET, the speakers and paper presentations can confirm the presentation with the organisers by 15 August 2019.

12. Timeline

Information to be Submitted to the

Secretariat Deadline

Submission of Registration Form By 10 August 2019 Confirmation of Speakers, Paper Presentations

By 15 August 2019

Confirmation of Flight Details to the Secretariat Committee

By 20 August 2019

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13. Official Hotels THE CENTREPOINT HOTEL: The country representatives (Hotel Supported by the Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam) will be arranged to stay at the CENTREPOINT HOTEL

Address: Abdul Razak Complex, Gadong BE 3519, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Website: reservation@thecentrepointhotel.com Tel: +673 2430 430 Fax: +673 2430 200 Room Rate: Deluxe 145.00 B$ (Single and Twin) Junior Suite 190.00 B$ (Single and Twin)

For participants who wish to stay in other hotels nearby the Centrepoint Hotel, we suggest you to proceed the room reservation by your own arrangement. Please see the optional hotels and cooperate rate in page 9-11.

14. Contact Persons:

SEAMEO Secretariat, Bangkok:

Ms Piyapa Su-angavatin Project Officer/SEA-TVET Coordinator Email: tvethom@seameo.org; secretariat@seameo.org; piyapa@seameo.org Tel: +662 391 0144 I Fax: +662 381 2587

SEAMEO VOCTECH, Brunei Darussalam

Ms Nursyuhaidah Haji Ahmad (For matters on 30th SEAMEO VOCTECH Governing Board Meeting) Email: secretariat@voctech.edu.bn Dr Paryono Deputy Director Email: paryono@voctech.edu.bn

Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam Mr Walter Chong Meng Siong, Head of International Affairs Unit Email: walter.chong@moe.gov.bn Ms Mariana Nordin Education Officer, IBTE Email: mariana.nordin@ibte.edu.bn;

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS FOR THE PARTICIPANT TO THE 5TH HOM ON SEA-TVET

1. THE CENTREPOINT HOTEL (OFFICIAL HOTEL) Abdul Razak Complex Gadong BE3519 Bandar Seri Begawan Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 2430 430 Fax: +673 2430 200 Email: reservation@thecentrepointhotel.com

ACCOMMODATION RATE

Room Type Corporate Rate (B$)

Deluxe 145.00

Junior Suite 190.00

Executive Suite 330.00

Executive Deluxe Suite 360.00

Business Leisure Suite 492.00

Corporate Suite 552.00

Presidential Suite 900.00

Breakfast Inclusive

Remarks:

The single and twin rooms apply the same rate.

One way airport transfer (Maximum 3 persons per vehicle) B$35.00 nett from 7:00 am – 9:00 pm B$45.00 nett from 9:00 pm – 7:00 am

Group one way airport transfer (Minimum 4 persons per vehicle) B$20.00 nett one way per person

We recommend the participants to proceed the room booking by own arrangement to the following hotels. 2. THE RIZQUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL The Mall, Abdul Razak Complex Gadong BE3519 Bandar Seri Begawan Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 242 3000 Fax: +673 242 3895 / 242 8000 Email: reservation@rizquninternational.com

ACCOMMODATION RATE

Room Type Corporate Rate (B$)

Deluxe 170.00

Grand Deluxe 200.00

Premier Club Floor & Suites

Deluxe 220.00

Grand Deluxe 270.00

Executive Deluxe 300.00

1 Executive Suite 420.00

2 Executive Suite 528.00

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Premier Suite 720.00

Breakfast Inclusive

Remarks:

The single and twin rooms apply the same rate.

One way airport transfer (Maximum 3 persons per vehicle) B$35.00 nett from 7:00 am – 9:00 pm B$45.00 nett from 9:00 pm – 7:00 am

Group one way airport transfer (Minimum 4 persons per vehicle) B$20.00 nett one way per person

For Premier Suite guest complimentary return airport transfers is accorded.

3. KIULAP PLAZA HOTEL Kiulap Commercial Area Bandar Seri Begawan BE1518 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 223 2251 / 223 2252 Fax: +673 223 2253 Email: reservation@kiulapplazahotel.com

ACCOMMODATION RATE

Room Type Offer Rate (B$)

Deluxe Double (Queen Bed) 90.00

Deluxe Twin (2 Single Bed) 90.00

Superior Twin (2 Single Bed) 70.00

Breakfast Inclusive

Remarks:

Transportation charges: Airport – Hotel : B$10.00 per head/per way Hotel – Airport : B$10.00 per head/per way

4. AL-AFIAH HOTEL Simpang 88, Unit 4 Block A, Bangunan Begawan Pehin Dato Haji Mohd. Yusof Kampung Kiulap Bandar Seri Begawan BE1518 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 223 1459 Fax: +673 223 0459 Email: alafiah.reservations@gmail.com

ACCOMMODATION RATE

Room Type Special Rate (B$)

Superior King / Twin 60.00

Deluxe King / Twin 80.00

Executive Suite 1 Bedroom 118.00

Executive Suite 2 Bedrooms 168.00

Breakfast Inclusive

Remarks:

Complimentary return airport transfer between Brunei International Airport and Al Afiah Hotel.

Complimentary return transfer to the event venue.

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Complimentary shuttle service to selected tourist attraction destination within the Brunei-Muara District

Pre-arrangement required and as per scheduled.

5. SEAMEO VOCTECH INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Jalan Pasar Baharu Gadong BE1318 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 244 7992 Fax: +673 244 7955 Email: vih@voctech.org

ACCOMMODATION RATE

Room Type Room Rate (B$)

Executive Room 60.00

Standard Room 40.00

Remarks:

Complimentary return airport transfer between Brunei International Airport and VOCTECH International House.

Complimentary return transfer to the event venue.