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Objectives of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education

Apart from broad general education the technical and vocational education sector provides students with initial technical and vocational training. Technical and vocational schools and colleges may be attended after completion of the 8th year of compulsory schooling.

The main objectives of these schools and colleges are: to develop the individual student's personality, to reach a higher level of occupational mobility and flexibility, to develop the individual student's creativity, to foster critical thinking, teamwork, communication skills and social consciousness.

Moreover and in compliance with the Vocational Training Act and Trade Regulations, the curricula of these schools are designed to provide students with appropriate vocational knowledge, skills and qualifications thereby giving access to legally recognized and non-legally recognized occupations.