Circular No. 33/2009/TT-BLDTBXH stipulates the framework program for intermediate vocational level and higher vocational level in some occupations belonging to the group of Engineering Technology and Processing.

CIRCULAR

Regulations on the Framework Program for Intermediate Vocational Qualifications and the Framework Program for Higher Vocational Qualifications for certain occupations in the group of Engineering Technology and Processing Occupations

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Pursuant to the Vocational Training Law dated November 29, 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 186/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs;

Pursuant to Decision No. 58/2008/QD-BLDTBXH dated September 6, 2008 of the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs promulgating regulations on the framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications;

Pursuant to the results of the review by the Review Board and the proposal of the General Department of Vocational Training regarding the issuance of the framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the following occupations: Steel Structure Machining and Assembly; Electrical Installation for Construction Projects; Maintenance of Industrial Equipment Systems; Repair of Construction Machinery; Operation of Chemical Machinery and Equipment; Rubber Latex Processing;

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs hereby stipulates the framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the above occupations as follows:

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability:

This Circular stipulates the framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications to be applied to vocational colleges, intermediate vocational schools, universities, colleges, and specialized intermediate vocational schools that have registered to provide vocational training for the occupations specified in this Circular.

The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications prescribed in this Circular are not mandatory for foreign-invested vocational training institutions.

Article 2. The framework program prescribed in this Circular includes:

1. The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the occupation "Steel Structure Machining and Assembly" (Annex 1);

2. The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the occupation "Electrical Installation for Construction Projects" (Annex 2);

3. The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the occupation "Maintenance of Industrial Equipment Systems" (Annex 3);

4. The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the occupation "Repair of Construction Machinery" (Annex 4);

5. The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications and the framework program for higher vocational qualifications for the occupation "Operation of Chemical Machinery and Equipment" (Annex 5);

6. The framework program for intermediate vocational qualifications for the occupation "Rubber Latex Processing" (Annex 6);

Article 3. Responsibility for developing vocational training programs:

Based on the provisions of this Circular, the Principals of vocational colleges, intermediate vocational schools, universities, colleges, and specialized intermediate vocational schools that have registered to provide vocational training for the occupations specified in this Circular shall organize the development, review, and approval of the vocational training programs of their respective institutions.

Article 4. Implementation provisions

1. This Circular shall take effect 45 days from the date of signature.

2. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, political-social organizations, provincial People's Committees, the General Department of Vocational Training, vocational colleges, intermediate vocational schools, universities, colleges, and specialized intermediate vocational schools that have registered to provide intermediate vocational qualifications and higher vocational qualifications for the occupations specified in this Circular, and related units are responsible for implementing this Circular./.