The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has on Thursday released the November-December 2024 assessment results, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. According to Onesmus Oyesigye, the Executive Secretary of UVTAB, “these results you are releasing today were the last assessments conducted by Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) before the commencement of the TVET Act 2025.”
A total of 31,890 candidates registered for the assessments, with 12,111 females and 19,779 males. The assessments covered broad categories of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, including Technical and Vocational, Business and Humanities, and Physical and Biological Sciences at Certificate and Diploma levels.
The results show that 26,703 candidates, representing 84%, registered for National Certificate in technology-related programs assessment, while 4,937 candidates, representing 15%, registered for Business and other humanities assessment. Only 250 candidates registered for Physical & Biological Sciences, representing 1%.
Oyesigye highlighted that “the turn-up of candidates for assessment was very good across most program categories, with a total of 29,378 (92%) out of those who registered turned up for the assessment.” Furthermore, 26,680 (91%) of the candidates satisfied the requirements for full competence acquisition, enabling them to exit into the world of work or progress to further training.
The performance of candidates in specific programs was notable. For instance, in the Advanced Craft Assessment Results Statistics, 65 (77%) candidates successfully completed their studies, with 39.3% achieving Distinction, 32.1% achieving Credit, and 6% achieving Pass grades.
In the National Certificate Assessment Results Statistics, 20,052 (94%) candidates registered and sat for assessments, with 1,805 (9%) successfully completing with First Class, 6,047 (30%) with Second Class Upper Division, 5,265 (26%) with Second Class Lower Division, and 5,563 (28%) scoring Pass grades.
However, some programs showed areas for improvement. Oyesigye noted that “low performance rate was exhibited in National Certificate, in Electronics Technology at 60% pass rate.” Similarly, candidates in Certificate programs such as Software Engineering, Procurement and Logistics Management, and Secretarial and Office Management faced challenges in specific modules.
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet K. Museveni, emphasized the importance of continuous collaboration among stakeholders, particularly the private sector, industry, and trainees. She stated that “as we celebrate these achievements, I want to emphasize the importance of continuous collaboration among all stakeholders, especially the private sector, industry, and trainees.”
Museveni also highlighted the significance of the TVET Act 2025, noting that it “has laid a firm foundation for this, providing a regulatory framework that supports innovation, industry engagement, and skills recognition for all pathways.” She encouraged Ugandans, especially youth, to take advantage of the opportunities in TVET training, stating that “I call upon all Ugandans, especially our youth, whether in school or out of school, to take advantage of these opportunities.”
The government’s plan to scale up TVET training through Skills Development Centres, Vocational Technical Institutes, and other institutions was also emphasized. Museveni urged TVET providers to build collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders and the world of work to ensure compliance with the law, standards, and policies.
In conclusion, the release of the November-December 2024 assessment results marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s TVET sector. With the TVET Act 2025 in place, the country is poised to take a major step forward in promoting innovation, industry engagement, and skills recognition. As Oyesigye noted, “the Board conducted assessment from 19th November 2024 to 18th December 2024, from 573 Assessment Centres,” and the results demonstrate the progress made in TVET training.
The performance of candidates across various programs highlights the need for continued collaboration and improvement. As Museveni stated, “the focus is on the production of skilled Artisans and Technicians that are highly demanded by the world of work.” With the government’s commitment to scaling up TVET training and the industry’s involvement, Uganda is likely to see significant progress in the TVET sector in the coming years.
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