1. THAILAND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION INSTITUTE

2. Outline of Presentation 2 Background Important statistics for workforce development Roles and responsibilities of TPQI Aims and objectives for collaborations

3. TPQI: Background 3 Consultation among various government agencies in relation to the functions, roles and responsibilities of TPQI was undertaken between 2004 and 2005. Thailand Professional Qualification Institute was officially established in March 2011. TPQI reports directly to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister assigns the Minister of the Prime Minister Office (Currently H.E. Mr. Warathep Rattakorn) to supervise TPQI.

4. Statistics 4 Population (millions) ………………………….. 70.7 GDP (US billions) ………………………………… 345.6 Employed Workforce (millions) ……....... 39.54 Unemployed Workforce (millions) …..... 0.20 Not working (millions) …………………….… 14.92 (e.g. monks, housewives, students, elderly etc.) Ages below 15 years (millions) ……….…. 15.54 Sources: Global Competitiveness Report (2012-2013) & Office of National Statistics (2012)

5. Employment Statistics (Source: Office of National Statistics, 2012) 5 Levels of EducationWorkforce (million)% 1. Below Primary11.2128.2% 2. Primary Education9.2023.3% 3. Secondary school6.5816.6% 4. High School & Vocational 5.6814.4% 5. University Levels6.7217.1% 6. Others/Unknown0.150.4% Total39.54100%

6. Distribution of Employment 6 Employment SectorsNo. of Workforce (millions) 1.Agriculture Sectors16.31 2. Non-Agriculture Sectors Production Construction Logistics Trading Automobiles Hotels and food services Finance and Insurance Real estates Government & military Education Health & social welfare Other services Others (e.g. mining, power, water, waste, IT information, cultural, entertainment, scientists, etc.) 23.24

7. Unemployed VS Levels of Education 7 Levels of Education% of Unemployed 1. Below primary education0.1 2. Primary education0.3 3. Secondary schools0.6 4. High schools & Vocational0.9 5. University levels1.0

8. Global Competitiveness (2012-2013) 8 Global Competitiveness 2012-20132011-20122010-2011 Thailand38 th Out of 144 countries 39 th Out of 142 countries 38 th Out of 139 countries Source: Global Competitiveness Report (2012-2013)

9. Global Competitiveness (2012-2013) 9 Source: Global Competitiveness Report (2012-2013) Global Competitiveness Ranks 1. Singapore2 nd 2. Malaysia25 th 3. Thailand38 th 4. Indonesia50 th 5. Philippines65 th 6. Vietnam75 th 7. Cambodia85 th

10. TPQI: Objectives 10 regulate professional (occupational/trade) qualifications in Thailand raise the standard of the professional (occupational/trade) qualification system in Thailand standardise professional (occupational/trade) qualifications and the system in Thailand. The core objectives are to:

11. TPQI: Objectives 11 create a systematic quality assurance system for professional (occupational/trade) qualifications create a transparent process for the accreditation of professional (occupational/trade) qualifications enhance the competitiveness of the Thai professional/occupational/trade workforce for the opening of AEC in 2015 The core objectives are to: (Cont.)

12. TPQI: Deliverables 12 A national professional qualification system A quality assurance system for professional qualifications National professional (occupational/trade) competency-based standards and classifications A national accreditation system for accrediting assessment institutes

13. TPQI: Deliverables 13 An IT system and databases for managing professional (occupational/trade) qualification system Networks at the national and international levels for advancing and promoting the professional (occupational/trade) qualification system Knowledge for further development of the national professional qualification system

14. Key Features of TPQI Operation 14 1)TPQI is a small-scale public organisation. 2)TPQI is to be driven by the industry 3)TPQI operates in line with its strategic directions to ensure that the outcomes meet the institute’s goals and expectations.

16. Workforce Developments in Thailand

17. Thailand Professional Qualification System

18. 18 MOU with People 1 st Sector Skill Council (UK) Aviation/Bus/Coach Community transport Contract food service Driver training Events/Gambling Holiday parks Hospitality services/Hostels/Hotels Light rail/tram/ Rail Membership clubs/Pubs, bars and nightclubs Restaurants Self catering accommodation Taxi and private hire Tourist services Transport planning Travel services Waterways Visitor attractions

19. 19 MOU with DIHK and AHK (Germany)

20. 20 MOU with IBSA Industrial Skill Council (Australia) Business services Financial services ICT Printing & Graphic Cultural & related industries

21. 21 MOU with Kangan Institute (Australia) - Centre of Automotive of Excellence Training and Assessment Institute

22. 22 MOU with Victoria University (Australia) Work-based training research Qualification framework TVE training and Tertiary Education

23. 23 Plan for developing occupational/trade competency- based standards Year - 2012 Petrochemical & Petroleum ICT Thai Chef Logistics Hospital and Health Services Construction Gems and Jewelry Clothing and Fashion Spa & Beauty Therapeutic

24. 24 Plan for developing occupational/trade competency- based standards Year - 2013 Food industry Auto industry Vehicle bodies Spare parts Vehicle services, sales, parts, admin and management Mold production Printing & Graphic

25. 25 Plan for developing occupational/trade competency- based standards Year – 2013 (Cont.) Hotel & tourism Fishery (Farms) Rubber plantation Retails Health services Clothing Flower decoration

26. 26 Potential areas for collaborations Expertise and Know-how in the following areas: Occupational competency-based standards Competency-based assessments Recognition of experience and of prior learning Quality assurance for professional (occupational/trade) qualifications IT and database for professional qualification system

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