Competence-Based Training and the Employability of Graduates in Tanzania

Abstract

This paper explores competency-based training (CBT) on the employability of VET graduates in Morogoro Municipality. Precisely, this article explores the existing relationship between competence-based training framework and its implementation in Morogoro Municipality. To this end, the study used a mixed research approach with a case study design. The target population of this study was the vocational training students in Morogoro Municipality, graduates from vocational training and employers in Morogoro Municipality. A sample size of 115 respondents was selected by using non proportionate stratified simple random sampling from a population of 1388which constitutes students and graduates and a total of 25 employers of graduates from vocational training in Morogoro Municipality and staff were selected qualitatively. Furthermore, interviews and questionnaires instruments were used for data collection. The data was then analysed by using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. The findings show that, vocational training graduates in Morogoro Municipality have inadequate competence required in the labour market due to insufficient training facilities to deliver CBT. Based on the findings, it is concluded that, the government must ensure conducive learning environment which is a precondition for competencebased training and graduates’ employability in Morogoro Municipality.