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Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development
The Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD)
works on developing and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives related to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Bhutan. This includes developing strategies for improving quality and relevant skills and preparing the young workforce for gainful employment, as well as providing training and development opportunities to the workforce to help them stay relevant and productive in the labour force.
About us
In November 2022, keeping with the Civil Service Reform initiative, the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD) was established, subsuming the Department of Technical Education and the Department of National Human Resource Development under the erstwhile Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR). The Department is administratively placed under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD). The Department is supported by four divisions: 1. Training Management and Coordination Division (TMCD); 2. Skills Promotion and Liaison Division (SPLD); 3. Workforce Planning and Information Division (WPID); and 4. Technical Trainers Training Resource Centre (TTTRC).
VISION
A nation with competent and adequate skilled workforce for a cohesive and vibrant economy
MISSION
To build and sustain a TVET system that produces a work-ready, world-ready and future-ready workforce, and
To plan and coordinate the development of a skilled workforce catering to the current and future needs of the economy.
MANDATES
- To provide strategic leadership and direction for the development of a dynamic, responsive and agile TVET system.
- To contribute to the development of a skilled workforce through the provision of high-quality and relevant lifelong learning and training.
- To guide workforce planning and development (through TVET) aligned to the needs of the labour market and the economy.
Our Core Values
INTEGRITY: a commitment to honesty and ethical behaviour in all aspects of the Department’s work
MOTIVATED: a commitment to drive and determination to achieve results and bring a positive impact in carrying out the missions of the Department
PROFESSIONAL: a commitment to excellence and the highest standard of performance
AGILE: a commitment to being responsive and dynamic to changes and seeking out new and creative approaches to addressing any challenges
COLLABORATIVE: a commitment to working together and seeking out diverse perspectives in order to achieve common goals
TRANSFORMATIVE: a commitment to work towards the transformation of the skills landscape in the country
Training Management and Coordination Division (TMCD)
- Provide strategic direction and support services to all TVET institutions in the country.
- Foster and strengthen revenue-generating plans and programs for self-sustaining public TVET.
- Coordinate with tertiary education stakeholders to integrate TVET and higher education learning pathways for TVET graduates.
- Provide administration and management support to public TVET institutes.
- Coordinate recruitment & human resource management of public TVET institutions.
- Plan, coordinate and implement expansion and augmentation of public TVET institutes.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of public TVET institutes as per M&E guidelines.
Skills Promotion and Liaison Division (SPLD)
- Plan, coordinate and implement informal, non-formal and community skills development programs.
- Coordinate and support the integration of skilling programs in the schools.
- Promote skilling programs through advocacy and promotional activities.
- Promote linkages and partnerships with industries/institutes at the national, regional, and international levels.
- Plan, coordinate and implement TVET scholarship/fellowship for pre-service candidates.
- Coordinate and implement in-service HRD for the non-civil service sector.
Technical Trainers Training and Resource Center (TTTRC)
- Plan, coordinate and implement professional development and qualification upgradation of TVET trainers and professionals.
- Promote research and product development activities in TVET institutions.
- Conduct TVET trainer profiling and identify human resource development gaps.
- Establish linkages with the regional/international TVET institution for certification of TVET professionals.
- Develop curriculum and learning resources for the TVET institutes.
Workforce Planning and Information Division (WPID)
- Provide guidance and direction on the skills development needs of the country through short-term, medium-term, and long-term HR planning.
- Conduct regular skills, need assessments and identify skills areas through surveys with establishments/jobseekers, consultation/dialogue with industries/sectors, and other mechanisms for skilling and upskilling interventions.
- Manage, coordinate and administer TVET-MIS to provide dynamic and real-time data and information on skilling intervention and status in the country.
- Provide information and intelligence on the impact and outcome of TVET and HRD interventions.
TVET-MIS
As part of the Bhutan Labour Market Information System (BLMIS), the TVET-MIS has been put in place in 2021 with support from the ADB and the World Bank. The system is designed to collect, store, and disseminate data and information on various aspects of TVET in the country.
Go to our TVET-MIS page for data and information on TVET in Bhutan.
TVET Institutions
IC TVET Courses
Accredited TVET Courses
Our Training Programs
National Certificate TVET courses
Our TVET institutes offer TVET programs at different National Certification level. Use the following link to apply.
Institute Certificate courses
TVET courses are also offered at institute level certification. Use the following link to apply.
Skills Training Program (SDP)
SDP was initiated in 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Different short-term courses are available for application.
International Students
With effect from 2023, we have started offering TVET courses for international students. Interested international students may apply using the following link.
Our Institutions
While we work with all the private and public TVET establishments in the country, the DWPSD is directly responsible for overseeing the growth and development of ten TVET institutions under our direct administration. These institutions are located in different parts of the country and offer TVET courses in construction, power, zorig chusum, hospitality, agriculture and other trades.
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
The National Institute for Zorig Chusum (NIZC) is located at Kawajangsa in Thimphu. It was established in 1971 as a premier Institute to preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. The institute provides different traditional arts and craft programs.
college of zorig chusum
The College of Zorig Chusum (CZC) was established as the Institute of Zorig Chusum (TIZC) in 1997. The institute is located in Trashiyangtse, Bhutan and offers both certificate and diploma courses in traditional arts and craft.
technical training institute thimphu
The Technical Training Institute Thimphu (TTI-T) was established in 2008. The institute provides TVET program for the automobile sector.
technical training institute samthang
The Technical Training Institute Samthang (TTI-S) was established in 2003. The institute is located in Wangdi Phodrang dzongkhag. Currently, the institute offers heavy vehicle driving and automobile-related courses.
technical training institute chumey
The Technical Training Institute Chumey (TTI-C) is located in Bumthang dzongkhag. Currently, it provides construction-related programs.
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE rangjung
Technical Training Institute Rangjung (TTI-R) is located in Tashigang dzongkhag. Currently, the institute provides TVET courses in ICT, electrical and other areas.
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE khuruthang
The Technical Training Institute Khuruthang (TTI-K) was established in 2003. The institute is located in Punakha dzongkhag. Currently, it provides training is electrical and mechanical courses.
jigme wangchuck power training institute
rural development training centre
The Rural Development Training Centre (RDTC) is located in Zhemgang dzongkhag. The institute provides training for the agriculture and agriculture-related production sector.
royal institute for tourism and hospitality
The Royal Institute for Tourism and Hospitality (RITH) was established in 2003 with support from the Austrian Government. The institute is located in Mothithang, Thimphu and provides both certificate and diploma level courses for tourism and hospitality sector.
“We must realize that knowledge and skills if not reviewed, will soon become obsolete. We must inculcate in us a culture of lifelong learning… We need to be prepared for the future so that every one of us is equipped with the skills, competencies and experience to succeed and compete in the world. We must give utmost priority to skill, up-skill, and re-skill our people to make them world-ready.”
His Majesty’s National Day address (2021)
Contact Us
DWPSD
dwpsd@moesd.gov.bt
SPLD
spld_dwpsd@moesd.gov.bt
WPID
wpid@moesd.gov.bt
