Vocational and Tech
b) Vocational education and training (VET)
Thailand has over 400 governmental vocational colleges offering training in agriculture, animal husbandry, nursing, administration, hospitality and tourism. Campuses may offer dormitory accommodation or are conveniently located within daily commuting distance.
In 1995, the Department of Vocational Education introduced Dual Vocational Training (DVT) programmes involving on the job training in selected organizations in the private sector. Training is conducted over three years with more than half the time devoted to learning within a workplace setting.
Two levels of DVT are offered: the three-year certificate level for skilled workers where students and trainees are admitted at the age of 15 after completing Matthayom 3 (Grade 9); and the two-year diploma thas 9 universitieshas 9 universitiesechnician level for students who have graduated with the Certificate of Vocational Education after 12 years of formal education.