Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A review of experience in developed countries

This chapter presents models and best practices from the national systems of vocational education and training in European countries and in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. The review of available information was complicated by differences that sometimes appear in key components of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as used by agencies such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the European Commission and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This posed the task, among other challenges, of determining which specific activities constitute vocational education and training, and which do not.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions