SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre, the education arm of SLT-MOBITEL, has joined forces with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) to offer National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments, with an aim to empower telecommunications professionals and enhance industry competencies.
The agreement was inked recently by signatories Janaka Abeysinghe, Chief Executive Officer, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) and Dr. K.A. Lalithadheera, Director General, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission. Senior officials from both institutions also participated in the event. Representing SLT-MOBITEL were Janaka Silva, GM, Talent Development SLT, Dr. Asiri Indika, DGM, Talent Development Centre- SLT and Leonard Lakmal, Eng. SLT Talent Development Centre Moratuwa. Dr. Janaka Jayalath, Deputy Director General, Priyanga Nanayakkara, Director, AQA, and Samanmalie Pathiranage, Assistant Director, AQA, represented TVEC.
The SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre is recognised for offering world-class educational solutions and is committed to providing comprehensive training and qualifications to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications sector and the knowledge economy.
SLT CEO Janaka Abeysinghe stated; “We are pleased to announce our partnership with TVEC and our commitment to providing National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for the telecom sector using our education arm,SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre. Through this collaboration, we aim to empower individuals in the industry by officially recognizing their skills and granting National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ). Together, we aim to unlock new opportunities and pave the way for a skilled and competent workforce in the dynamic field of telecommunications.”
The collaboration between SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre and TVEC marks a significant milestone in the telecommunications industry. With this agreement, the SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre will act as an assessment body to award national vocational qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning, facilitating competency-based assessments specifically tailored to the telecommunications industry.
TVED Director General Dr. K. A. Lalithadheera stated; “Leading the way in technicaland vocational education in Sri Lanka, we are committed to certifying skilled technicians through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) approach, granting them NVQ certification. In recognition of their industry leadership, we have entrusted SLT-MOBITEL, along with their renowned SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre, to conduct RPL assessments and award NVQ in selected occupations.”
Through this initiative, SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre is able to promote the importance of lifelong learning and provide professionals in the industry with valuable vocational qualifications. Additionally, as a centre providing RPL assessments, SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre offers a formal process to evaluate and certify individuals’ competencies gained through practical experience, enabling them to receive recognition for their skills.
Furthermore, as the SLT-MOBITEL Training Centre has been appointed as an assessment body for conducting RPL assessments, employees working in technical, sales and contact centre fields can now apply for the National Vocational Qualification(NVQ) Level 4 through RPL.