“Higher Education” launches a guide for practical training governance for university students and vocational training institutions

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research launched the guide for practical training governance for students of higher education institutions, including universities and vocational training institutions.

The guide constitutes an executive framework for the translation of the ministerial decision on governance of the obligations of higher education institutions in the field of practical training, and aims to ensure that the practical training experience is an integral part of the academic trip of students, linking theoretical knowledge to applied experience, and qualifies students to engage in the labor market with confidence and efficiency, and avoid any formal or inappropriate practices.

The assistant undersecretary of the Acting Higher Education and Scientific Research Regulatory and Scientific Research Sector, Taif Muhammad Al -Amiri, said: “We are keen to provide the guide to provide a clear practical vision from which all parties concerned with organizing practical training for students according to the highest standards of quality and governance. Higher and employ their experiences in developing students’ skills, as well as students allowing practical experiences that enrich their academic knowledge, simulate the professional reality, and qualify them directly to engage in the labor market. “

Al -Amiri added: “The launch of this guide reflects the Ministry’s commitment to applying international best practices in the field of educational governance, as we will work to follow up on its implementation through supervisory mechanisms that include field visits to continuous evaluation procedures that guarantee the commitment to the specified standards, in cooperation with our partners at the federal and local level Work, and for this, the concern for its quality and effectiveness is a national responsibility and investment in the future. ”

The guide provides a unified national framework for organizing practical training in higher education institutions, by identifying responsibilities and roles clearly for both academic institutions, training and students, and enhancing supervision, follow -up and evaluation mechanisms to ensure the effectiveness and quality of experience. It also provides a set of operational evidence and standard models that help universities to design high -quality training programs and influence in developing students’ skills.

According to the guide, higher education institutions are committed to preparing clear training plans, assigning qualified academic supervisors to follow up on students, evaluate their performance, and ensure their commitment to the training plans set. As for the training authorities, they are committed to providing a safe and stimulating training environment, assigning professional supervisors able to direct and guide students, and design continuous improvement mechanisms for training programs. While students must adhere to discipline and attend practical training regularly, and take responsibility for self -learning and document their activities in an approved official record.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in turn, provides integrated regulatory mechanisms that include field follow -up and periodic and unannounced visits to educational institutions and training authorities, in coordination with partners from the local and relevant local authorities, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, with the aim of ensuring the commitment to standards and preventing any formal or irresponsible formal practices, and correcting any notes or deficiencies to ensure the continuous improvement of training programs Practical.

The Ministry also provided direct channels for communication and reporting any observations or violations related to practical training through the happiness center (800511) or email: info@mohesr.gov.ae, as well as the website www.mohesr.gov.ae or through the Ministry’s smart application.

The launch of this guide comes within the framework of the strategic efforts of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to consolidate the principles of quality and governance within all joints of the higher education system in the country, and to ensure that the outcomes of the academic experience, theoretical and practical, are consistent with the targets of the “UAE 2031” vision and the centenary of the Emirates 2071, in a way that enhances the country’s competitiveness in education, research and innovation, and qualifies generations capable of leadership the future.