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FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

ANNUAL REPORT

2013

Report of the Fiji Higher

Education Commission

for the year ended 31st

December 2013 to the

Hon. Minister for

Education, Dr.

Mahendra Reddy, in

accordance with

section 49 of the

Higher Education

Promulgation 2008.

Presented by

Richard Wah Ph.D.

Executive Chairman

Fiji Higher Education Commission

FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION Level 1 | Fiji Red Cross Building | Gorrie Street | Suva P.O Box 2583 Government Buildings | Suva Phone: (+679) 3100031 | (+679) 3100032 Website: www.fhec.gov.fj Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................. i

A Message from the Executive Chairman ............................................................................................... 1

Members of the Fiji Higher Education Commission 2013 ...................................................................... 2

Values .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Vision ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Mission ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Philosophy ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Logo Representation ............................................................................................................................... 4

Members of the Fiji Qualifications Council 2013 .................................................................................... 5

Recognition and Registration Committees ............................................................................................. 6

Members of the Recognition Committee ............................................................................................... 6

Members of the Registration Committee ............................................................................................... 7

Committee for the Accreditation of University Qualifications (CAUQ) .................................................. 8

Overview by Director .............................................................................................................................. 9

Industry Standards Advisory Committees (ISACs) ................................................................................ 11

2013 ACHIEVEMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 12

Appendix A: Registration Status of Higher Education Institutions as at 31 Dec, 2013 ......................... 21

Appendix B: Number of Unit standards developed for each National Certificate 4 Qualification ....... 27

Appendix C: Total Programme Distribution by Discipline for the 3 Universities (USP, FNU & UoF) ... 28

Appendix C1: Distribution of Programmes by level .............................................................................. 29

Appendix C2: Distribution of Programmes by level .............................................................................. 30

Appendix D: ISAC Meetings Held in 2013 with the Respective Trade Qualifications ........................... 31

Appendix E: Number of ISAC Members per Trade for the Meetings held in 2013 ............................... 38

Appendix F: Number of ISAC Members per Trade Developed. ............................................................ 39

Appendix G: 2013 Secretariat Staff ....................................................................................................... 40

Appendix H: 2013 Auditors Report ....................................................................................................... 41

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Acronyms ABP - Annual Business Plan

APQN - Asia Pacific Quality Network

ANZ - Australia & New Zealand Banking

Group Limited

CATD - Centre for Appropriate Technology

& Development

CBT - Competency Based training

CEO - Chief Executive Officer

EER – External Evaluation & Review

ENIC - European Network of Information

Centers

EQA - External Quality Assurance

EU - European Union

FCEF - Fiji Commerce and Employers

Federation

FHEC – Fiji Higher Education Commission

FNPF - Fiji National Provident Fund

FNU - Fiji National University

FQC - Fiji Qualification Council

FQF – Fiji Qualification Framework

GCT - Governance Corporate &

Technological

GGP - Guidelines of Good Practices

HEIs - Higher Education Institutions

HR - Human Resources

INQAAHE - International Network for

Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher

Education

IQA - Internal Quality Assurance

ISAC – Industry Standard Advisory Council

IT - Information Technology

MoA - Memorandum of Agreement

MBT – Monfort Boys Town

MoE - Ministry of Education

MoL – Ministry of Labour

MoU – Memorandum of Understanding

MoY- Ministry of Youths

NARIC - National Academic Recognition

Information Centers

NEC - National Employment Centre

NQs - National Qualifications

PINZ - Polytechnic International New

Zealand

PRQS - Pacific Register for Qualifications

and Standard

PS - Professional Services

PSC – Public Service Commission

PSET - Post- Secondary Education and

Training

PSM - Professional Staff Meeting

Q & R - Qualifications & Research

QA - Quality Assurance

QMS - Quality Management System

ROL - Record of Learning

RPL - Record of Prior Learning

SGs – Solicitor Generals

SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures

SPBEA - Secretariat of the Pacific Board for

Educational Assessment

TEST - Technical Employment Skills Training

TVET - Technical Vocational Education

and Training

VTC - Vivekananda Technical Centre

UNESCO - United Nations Educational,

Scientific and Cultural Organization

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A Message from the Executive Chairman

I have sincere pleasure in presenting the 2013 Annual Report of the Fiji

Higher Education Commission.

The Commission’s endeavour in pursuing quality, relevance and

consistency in the higher education sector across Fiji has reflected

significant and notable progress. The embarking of major initiatives in

our fourth year of operations has continuously reflected the many

critical steps needed towards reaching our objectives.

Our emphasis and ultimate vision of quality graduates is an important component of our

ambition to become a ‘premier higher education destination’. Each of the achievements

outlined in our Annual Report builds on much hard work across the sections toward

achieving our outcomes and conforming to government’s strategic alignment for a

sustainable economic growth.

We have further developed our international profile, with particular focus on enriching our

engagement with international Higher Education bodies and Quality Assurance agencies.

We also explored new directions with our transitional funding system that aspires fair and

justifiable funding for recognized and registered Institutions.

On the educational outlook, we continue to pursue the advocacy and up taking of National

Qualifications, ensuring that the pathways for both white and blue collar jobs are equitable

and clearly understood across the communities.

The Commission has embarked on plans to develop its staff professionalism and capabilities

to international standards, host conferences and symposiums both in the local and

international arena for collaboration and networking of institutions, industries, government

bodies, donors and other key stakeholders. This is to raise standards required of the

Commission as an accrediting body and thereby ensuring recognition of the Fiji

Qualifications Framework as professionally competent with our counterparts in other

developed countries.

I take this opportunity to thank the Minister for Education for his continually support and

governance. My sincere appreciation extends to the Commission, including institutions,

industries, professional and government bodies and our key stakeholders, in their continuous

assistance and efforts with achieving our strategic objectives. I also thank the staff of the

Secretariat, members of the Fiji Qualifications Council and members of various committees of

the Commission for the time, dedication and endeavours commitment.

Dr. Richard Wah

Executive Chairman

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Members of the Fiji Higher Education Commission 2013 The Higher Education Promulgation was gazette on 14th October 2008 and came into effect

on 1st January 2010 giving birth to the Fiji Higher Education Commission as an autonomous

governance framework. The FHEC comprises of a Chairman, and six Commissioners who are

citizens with standing in their current or past fields of work. Since its inception in January 2010

the Commission has been working towards regulating the operation of HEIs and the

qualifications they offer through its recognition, registration and accreditation processes.

In 2013, a total of nine meetings of the FHEC were convened.

Dr Richard Wah

Executive Chairman

Mr Alipate Qetaki

General Manager

iTaukei Lands Trust

Board

Dr John Fatiaki

Consultant Physician

Mr Arun Narsey

Chartered

Accountant

Mr Pratarp Singh

President, Fiji

Institution of

Engineers

Mrs Emi

Rabukawaqa

Former Permanent

Secretary for

Education

Mr Savenaca Madanavosa

FQC Chairman

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Vision The Commission has a vision of Fiji being a

premier, world class higher education

destination.

Mission To ensure that higher education institutions

pursue an indispensable level of quality,

excellence and relevance in higher

education that is globally competitive and

internationally recognized.

Philosophy The Commission’s pursuit of the above

mission is guided by the belief that higher

education is essential for social, economic,

political and cultural progress. Higher

education also provides expanded

opportunities for learners to realize their

potentials so they can become productive

and competitive in the workplace,

constructive in the community, creative in

their endeavours and peaceable.

Values In fulfilling its mission, the Commission is

committed to act in ways that are

consistent with the value it places on:

• Aligning with national and international

imperatives in higher education

• Quality education and training to

develop quality graduates

• Equity, access and relevance in higher

education

• Critical thinking, creativity and free

intellectual inquiry

• Lifelong learning

• Cooperation and partnerships with

industry and professional bodies

• Transparency, accountability and

responsiveness.

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Logo Representation

The FHEC’s logo is composed of a

representation of a spherical mass

and arcs. The spherical mass

denotes the globe to express

recognition of and commitment

to universal imperatives and

standards in higher education.

The blue arcs represent

organization and alignment in

approach to issues and in finding

solutions. The orientation of both

the arcs and the globe stand for

openness to ideas, responsiveness

and transparency.

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Members of the Fiji Qualifications Council 2013

The Fiji Qualifications Council is a forum of the FHEC, whose primary role is to

administer the Fiji Qualifications Framework. The Council is governed by the Higher

Education (Qualifications) Regulations 2009. It has six members and a Chairman. The

Council is responsible for accrediting qualifications at levels 1-6 on the FQF and

reviews such qualifications every 5 years to ensure their currency and adherence to

acceptable and relevant standards of teaching and assessment.

The Council held six meetings in 2013.

Mr Raymond Nicholls

Company Manager/ Director

Integrated Welding Industries

Mr Hymphrey Chan

Managing Director

Wing Lee Motors

Mrs Salote Rabuka

Director

Fiji Higher Education

Commission

Mr Meli Nacuva

Pilot Project Manager Connexional

Plan

Methodist Church

Mr Neeraj Kumar

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ministry of Labour

Mr Kamlesh Krishna

GCT Consultant

Mr Savenaca Madanavosa

(Chairman)

Retired University Administrator

Mr David Qumivutia

Chief Executive Officer

Suva Private Hospital

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Recognition and Registration Committees

Applications by institutions for recognition by and registration with the Commission

are thoroughly assessed and scrutinized by the members of the Recognition and

Registration Committees respectively. The Committees then make

recommendations accordingly to the Commission.

Members of the Recognition Committee

Mr Etuate Koroi

Former CEO

Land Transport Authority

Mr Vikram Deo

Retired University

Lecturer

Mrs Rigieta

Nadakuitavuki

Former Director of Nursing

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Members of the Registration Committee

Mrs Salote Dugu

Former Principal Education

Officer TVET

Ministry of Education

Mr Josefa Matau

Former Permanent

Secretary Ministry of

Defence

Mrs Elena Wakolo

Financial Controller

Land Transport Authority

Dr. Robin Taylor – Curriculum

Director & Co Founder

Multiple Intelligence School

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Committee for the Accreditation of University

Qualifications (CAUQ)

The Committee for the Accreditation of University Qualifications (CAUQ) is a

committee of the Fiji Higher Education Commission. It comprises of the vice

chancellors of the University of the South Pacific, Fiji National University and the

University of Fiji and an independent chairman, Dr. John Harre of New Zealand. The

universities had been established by individual statutes, which to varying degrees

empowered them to approve their own qualifications. However, the power was not

consistent with the statutory responsibilities of the Fiji Higher Education Commission.

For this reason, the Vice-Chancellors negotiated a procedure with the Commission

whereby they took joint responsibility for the approval of new programmes at Level 7

and above. This involved the formation of the CAUQ.

Two meetings of the CAUQ were convened in 2013, including its inaugural meeting

on 20th June.

Dr John Harre

Chairman

Professor Rajesh Chandra

Vice Chancellor

University of the South

Pacific

Dr Ganesh Chand

Vice Chancellor

Fiji National University

Dr Chandra Dulare

Acting Vice

Chancellor

The University of Fiji

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Overview by Director

The implementation of the Commission’s policies gathered much

momentum during the year as it meant pursuing, expanding and

further developing those activities that had started in the previous

three years as well as taking on new initiatives towards the

achievement of the Commission’s mandated functions and the

outcomes of the Commission’s Strategic Development Plan 2012 -

2015. The appointment of the Commission’s first Executive Chairman in

July meant a redistribution of tasks at the policy and management

levels to enable a greater emphasis on the Commission’s strategic direction and functions

while ensuring its support by a viable and effective infrastructure.

The processes of the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) expanded into the development of

two additional national qualifications (NQs); the trialing of NQs at two institutions including

the conduct of relevant CBT assessment by industry assessors and the repackaging of

national qualifications at levels 1,2 and 3 upon the advice of the relevant Industry Standards

Advisory Committees (ISACs). The NQs at these levels are intended to be taught at

vocational centres that are attached to secondary schools. For this reason, the Commission

took the initiative to liaise with the Ministry of Education (MoE) to pave the way for the

accreditation of these centres. Such liaison will continue in 2014. The trial of the program

accreditation process was conducted resulting in the successful accreditation of the first

provider program on the FQF.

Related to the FQF’s processes is the establishment of the CAUQ (Committee for the

Accreditation of University Qualifications) in June for the purpose of assessing university

programs in levels 7 -10 of the FQF to determine their eligibility for funding by Government.

The Committee is made up of Fiji’s three Vice Chancellors and an independent Chairman in

Dr John Harre of New Zealand. In his inauguration address, the Minister for Education

considered the CAUQ as evidence of the growth of a trusting relationship among the three

universities, and between the three universities and the Commission. These, he stated,

augured well for the cooperation of the three universities in maintaining academic standards

that were internationally respected among universities.

Another significant achievement was the endorsement by the Cabinet in November of a

transitional implementation mode of the funding model which had been developed in 2012

to govern the allocation of government grants to higher education institutions (HEIs). The

implementation of the model was to begin in 2014. To support this activity, the Commission

established a Finance and Research arm to collect and analyse data, monitor progress and

make recommendations to support the management of the funding system.

In relation to the funding and other operational systems of the Commission, a number of

major ICT improvements were made to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the

Commission’s processes. These included the upgrading of the office’s server and Record of

Learning database, the upgrading of the telephone system and the purchase of new

laptops for use by the staff to assist them in their work.

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The Commission’s quality assurance (QA) framework gave rise to policies and guidelines that

were to govern the processes of internal quality assurance (IQA) and external evaluation

and review (EER). The latter is for HEIs and the former is for both the Commission’s secretariat

and the HEIs. For the implementation of these policies, site visits and workshops were

conducted to prepare institutions for the QA processes. Four registered HEIs piloted the

program resulting in reports that were submitted to the institutions for verification before they

were tabled before the Commission. These QA activities were in recognition of the emphasis

currently given to QA in higher education worldwide for the delivery of quality and relevant

higher education. They included the Commission’s representation in April at conferences

and meetings of both the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN)and the INQAAHE

(International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education). The

recommendations from these conferences were considered for implementation one of

which has resulted in the external review of the Commission as a QA agency in December

2014 by the APQN.

The year saw the revision of the Higher Education Promulgation 2008, the Higher Education

Regulations 2009 and the Higher Education (Qualifications) Regulations 2010 to ensure their

currency in a changing higher education environment. While a set of these amendments

were gazetted, the others are likely to be gazetted in 2014.

The level of advocacy activities increased tremendously during the second half of the year

reaching out to rural and urban communities and taking full advantage of the opportunities

offered by various forms of media and media outlets.

Lastly, I acknowledge the sterling effort of the Commission and its committees in providing

direction and advice in the conduct of its various processes. Of course, the achievements

made would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of the staff of

the secretariat.

Salote Rabuka

Director

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Industry Standards Advisory Committees (ISACs)

ISACs are made up of people with standing in their various trades and

professions who are appointed by the Commission to develop National

Qualifications in levels 1 to 6 on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF). Their

membership is drawn from industry, professional associations, accrediting

agencies and higher education institutions.

ISAC members are trained and registered by the FHEC. They ensure that

training and assessment meet industry requirements and that each

qualification outlines the minimum number of unit standards a learner must

achieve in any particular field.

A total of 23 National Qualifications have been developed by the ISACs and

have been registered on the FQF.

Seven (7) of the National Qualifications were piloted and rolled out at Montfort

Boys Town and Vivekananda Technical Centre in 2013.

The roll out included the assessment of learners under the Competency Based

Assessment model which focuses for any programs on assessment at the

workplace and the provision of evidences of the achievement of the learning

outcomes concerned.

To assess the learners undertaking the National Qualifications at level 4,

registered assessors were consulted and contracted by the FHEC.

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2013 ACHIEVEMENTS Strategic Outcome 1 Quality, relevance and consistency of education and

training provision across the nation is assured.

Strategy Implement the FQF and quality assurance system and

ensure their continuing development.

Priority

Formulation and adoption of the FHEC

Quality Assurance Policy

Objectives

Develop and implement policies and

procedures that ensure quality education

and training and engender stakeholders’

confidence in the FQF

Progress made in 2013 a. Policy on EER endorsed by the

Commission.

b. Guidelines on EER endorsed by the

Commission (work in progress to

have different guidelines for

Universities).

c. Guidelines for EER Evaluators

endorsed.

d. A consultant engaged to conduct

awareness on EER as well as in the

training of evaluators.

e. Four HEIs invited to participate in the

piloting for the EER Guidelines.

f. Reports on the EER for the four HEIs

were compiled. Gaps identified

were discussed with the HEIs for

continuous improvements and for

the finalization of reports.

g. Two workshops were conducted for

HEIs on the two policies:

Policy and Guidelines on EER

Policy on Quality Assurance for

higher education institutions

including universities

h. Developing QMS tools to improve

processes and systems:

Developing planning and

reporting templates

Unit Plan

SOPs

PSM

Reporting achievements to MoE

j. Monthly and Quarterly reports were

submitted to the Commission for

perusal.

k. The ABP 2013 was enhanced in April

2013 by including the mandated

functions of the Commission.

l. Legislations were reviewed.

m. Policies were reviewed.

n. Site visits to selected HEIs on the IQA

systems and processes were

conducted.

o. External consultations were

conducted for the training of EER

evaluators.

p. Awareness workshops for selected

HEIs and relevant stakeholders

conducted on the QA policy and its

implications.

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Strategic Outcome 1

continued

Quality, relevance and consistency of education and




q. Repackaging of National

Qualifications at Certificate Levels 1, 2

and 3.

r. Development of 2 new qualifications

namely; Mining and Security.

s. Advocacy meetings conducted with

stakeholders and consultations on the

ROL Database conducted with the

relevant HEIs.

t. Roll out of National Qualifications in

two HEIs.

u. Meetings with MoE TEST conducted to

determine the possibility of having the

vocational centres registered with the

FHEC.

v. Procedures and Guidelines for

External Evaluation and Review (EER)

and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

systems developed.

w. Accreditation of qualifications

piloted.

x. Registration of institutions process

reviewed and new approach

adopted to speed up process.

Next Steps for 2014 a. Develop QA tools for adoption by

HEIs.

b. HEIs to use the Guidelines of Good

Practices (GGP) as a tool for self-

assessment and benchmarking.

c. CHIBA principles to be used in self-

assessment and benchmarking.

d. A workshop for registered HEIs in the

West and Central divisions on the

EER process.

e. To adopt recommendations on best

practices documented in reports on

international meetings attended.

f. A position to be created to monitor

and provide necessary support for

HEIs on QA matters.

g. Strengthen the development of IQA

in all HEIs through workshops and

institutional visits.

h. More training and ground work on

IQA to be conducted for the

Secretariat.

i. Capacity building on QMS tools.

j. Self - assessment process to be

strengthened.

k. Strengthen customer service at all

levels of operations of the

Secretariat.

l. Improve on the reporting process by

having internal monitoring matrix.

m. Enhance the FHEC website.

n. Follow up with the SGs Office the

approval of amendments to the

legislations and adoption of revised

legislation and policies.

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Strategic Outcome 1

continued

Quality, relevance and consistency of education and




o. Expand the adoption of the IQA

and EER systems to other HEIs.

p. Continue with training of external

evaluators.

q. Continue with awareness workshops

for selected HEIs and relevant

stakeholders on the QA policy and

its implications.

r. Continue the process of setting

qualification standards and their

registration on the FQF.

s. Vigorous advocacy of FHEC’s role,

functions and benefits by the

Dynamic Marketing team.

u. Collection of ROL data and upload

to the database.

v. Trial of ROL.

w. Roll out of National Qualifications in

other selected HEIs.

x. Progress the accreditation of the

vocational centres in Secondary

schools.

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Strategic Outcome 2

Education and training that is internationally

recognized.

Strategy Advance initiatives to grow international recognition of

education and training in Fiji.

Priority

Represent the Government and post-

secondary education providers in

international education and training

forums.

Promote the value of FHEC’s national and

international responsibilities for QA with all

stakeholders.

Strengthen links with regional QA agencies

and networks.

Objectives

Promote Fiji’s interests in international QA

forums to ensure that Fiji is in touch with

international directions and developments.

Progress made in 2013

a. Presentation to the MSG and

government officials including

potential stakeholders on the role of

the Commission through the FQF, in

relation to the transfer of skills and

employment, across borders.

b. Meetings with MoE on

recognition/registration of

vocational schools.

c. Attending SPBEA meeting on

‘Mutual Recognition of

Qualifications’ to present on the QA

developments of the FHEC.

d. Staff attended regional and local

meetings on QA systems and

processes.

e. Apply for full membership of APQN.

f. Cabinet paper on the ratification of

the 1983 Convention on the

recognition of qualifications

submitted.

g. SPBEA conducted external review

on FHEC.

h. Staff attended SPBEA regional

workshop on QA and PRQS.

i. Credit matrix developed for the

recognition of qualifications.

j. Establish links with Quality Assurance

agencies, namely; APQN, INQAAHE

and APN.

k. Consultation meetings conducted

and continuing with I-Taukei, PSC,

National Planning, MoL, MoY, MoE;

and donor agencies such as EU,

DFAT.

l. Consultation meetings with relevant

stakeholders on the supply and

demand of Fiji’s skilled workers.

m. Worked with SPBEA on PQRS as a

means of linking with other

Qualifications framework in the

region to promote qualifications

recognition.

n. Implementation of Policy on

Registration of Qualifications.

o. SPATS formally requested to submit

to FHEC the outcome of its review

of its criteria for accreditation.

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Strategic Outcome 2

Education and training that is internationally

recognized.

Strategy Advance initiatives to grow international recognition of

education and training in Fiji.

Next Steps for 2014

a. Link up with vocational schools to

advocate on the uptake of NQs.

b. More awareness on the mandated

processes for registered institutions.

c. Partnership with MoE and other

government departments on roadshows in

remote rural areas.

d. More staff to attend regional and

international meetings.

e. FHEC to host an international

conference/symposium for all stakeholders

in 2015/2016.

f. Attain full membership status with relevant

professional bodies.

g. Fiji gaining full membership to the Asia

Pacific Convention to facilitate the

recognition of its qualifications and foreign

ones.

h. Facilitate external review of FHEC by

APQN.

i. Benchmarking our qualification systems

with international organizations such as

NARIC and ENIC.

j. Programme accreditation to begin in 2014.

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Strategic Outcome 3 An informed and progressive Fijian society.

Strategy Optimize participation in education and training.

Priority

Enhance access to, and participation in,

education and training across all levels of

society.

Objectives

Ensure that access to education and

training is equitable and that pathways for

progression are clear and widely

understood across the community.


a. Presented to the PRS and CATD on

the role of FHEC and the

expectations of QA standards and

criteria.

b. Possibility of recognizing the BEST

programmes in secondary schools.

c. Draft policy on RPL developed.

d. Awareness sessions and campaign

continued in schools, industries,

exposition, showcases, and

roadshows on the mandated

functions of the Commission.

e. HEIs were requested to formalize the

adoption of the credit point ratio

1:10.

f. Develop ROL database and

harmonize the collation of data from

HEIs.

g. USP’s willingness to assist in the

provision of better broadband to

the other two universities formally

communicated to Minister for

Education.

h. Draft OER Policy developed and

advocacy meeting conducted with

teachers, curriculum developers,

MoE, FHEC and USP.

i. Dialogue with the FNPF continued

on a case by case basis with

individual HEIs.

j. Research into trends on enrolment

and other performance indicators

carried out in relation to finding

system for HEIs.

Next Steps for 2014

a. Adopt the recommendations and

directions stated in the

‘Communications Plan 2011’ to

ensure professionalism in

communication with the public and

stakeholders.

b. Conduct meetings to

forge/enhance the relationship of

FHEC with all government

departments and key stakeholders

c. Obtain approval to formalize trial of

RPL.

d. Apply the credit point system in the

accreditation of programmes.

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Strategic Outcome 4 Sustained economic growth supported by key

capability development.

Strategy Ensure that education and training builds competitive

advantage in areas of economic importance for Fiji.

Priority

Foster industry involvement in standards

and qualifications development to ensure

relevance of education and training.

Objectives

Consolidate partnerships with key industry

groups and employers to ensure that

education and training is relevant and

sensitive to future needs.

Progress made in 2013 a. Conducted observations and

assessments of Competency Based

Training at MBT and VTC.

b. Criteria for selection of ISACs

incorporated in the policy on

developing National Qualifications.

c. Assessors training conducted in the

Central and Western division.

d. FHEC attained membership of the

committee on HR Strategic Planning

in the Ministry for National Planning.

e. Members of licensing boards

appointed to Industry Standards

Advisory Committees (ISAC) to

strengthen National Qualifications.

f. Participation in Thematic workgroup

on Social Development under the

Green Growth Framework to link

higher education with other social

initiatives.

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Strategic Outcome 4 Sustained economic growth supported by key

capability development.

Strategy Ensure that education and training builds competitive

advantage in areas of economic importance for Fiji.

Next Steps for 2014

a. Capacity building for the assessors,

HEIs, supervisors, students and the

Secretariat staff.

b. Signing of agreements with key

stakeholders to ensure support of

the Commission’s mandated

functions.

c. Organize industry conference and

establish corporate networking with

professional associations and

regulatory agencies.

d. Strategic recruitment, selection and

profiling of ISAC members to ensure

and enhance the development

phases of the National

Qualifications.

e. Uptake of National Qualifications by

HEIS that meet the minimum

requirements.

f. Establish the IQA and EER in HEIs.

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Strategic Outcome 5 An informed and progressive Fijian society.

Strategy Optimize participation in education and training.

Priority

Develop a Post-Secondary Education and

Training (PSET) funding model for Fiji that is

fair, equitable and sensitive to national

priorities.

Objectives

Review legislations governing the operation

of the FHEC and FQC and ensure

necessary amendments are made to

avoid overlapping of functions.

Ensure the deployment of funds for PSET is

fair and equitable.


a. A total of 7 policies were reviewed

and 5 new policies drafted.

b. Awareness sessions were conducted

for HEIs on the Funding System.

c. Cabinet approval of the transitional

funding system to be implemented

in 2014.

d. Implementation of the transitional

funding system.

e. Revision of the FHEC organization

structure.

f. Revised QA systems and processes.

g. On Funding Model, funding sought

from external donor but

unsuccessful.

h. Meeting for Commissioners with PS

National Planning.

a. Minister for Labour

b. Minister for iTaukei & Affairs

and Scholarship unit

i. Reports on international forums –

INQAAHE and APQN submitted with

recommendations to improve

quality of education.

j. Research unit setup within Finance &

Research unit.

Next Steps for 2014

a. Continue awareness on Funding

System for all HEIs and key

stakeholders.

b. Review the FHEC’s organizational

structure.

c. Strengthen the function and

supervisory roles of the QA unit.

d. Organize an Industry forum with

stakeholders to address issues of

quality, relevance and

employability.

e. CAUQ to be in full operation in the

accreditation of new university

programmes at Levels 7 – 10.

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Appendix A: Registration Status of Higher Education Institutions as

at 31 Dec, 2013

No. Name Postal Address Type Business

Address Telephone

1 Academy of

Kingdom

Ambassadors

Training Institute

P O Box 1473

Nabua

Suva

Bible School 50 Knolly Street

Suva

9353222

2 Advance Aviation

Training (Fiji) Ltd

P O Box 10864

Nadi Airport

Aviation

School

Canberra

Avenue Nadi

Airport Nadi

6758757

3 Airports Fiji Limited

Aviation Academy

C/- Airports Fiji

Limited

Private Mail Bag

Nadi Airport

Aviation

School

1 Delana Road

AFL Compound

Nadi Airport

Nadi

6725777

4 Apostolic College

of Theological

Studies

P O Box 5293

Raiwaqa

Suva

Bible School 331 Grantham

Road

Raiwaqa

Suva

3370409

5 Appin Technology

Institute

P O Box 7151

Nasinu

Computer

Training

School

Nand's Mall

3 Miles Nabua

Suva

9918461

6 Asia Pacific

College

P O Box 4938

Samabula

Language

School

119 Ragg

Avenue Road

Namadi Heights

Suva

3382109

7 Australia Pacific

Technical College

P O Box 10885

Nadi Airport

Institute of

Technology

14 Concave

Avenue

Namaka Nadi

6728777

8 Caregivers

Services

International

P O Box 18113

Suva

Care giving

School

Level 2

Pacific

Properties

Building

Cumming Street

Suva

3306131

COLOUR CODE:

Registered [8]

Provisional Registered [4]

Recognized [34]

Yet to be Recognized [31]

22

9 Caregivers Training

Institute

P O Box 1200

Nadi

Care giving

School

Naicker Street

Nakurakura Sub

– Division Nadi

Town

6701089

10 Centre for

Appropriate

Technology &

Development

Private Mail Bag

Nausori

Vocational

School

Nadave

Bau

Tailevu

6030218

11 Chevalier Training

Center

P O Box 1354

Suva

Vocational

School

Wainadoi

Navua

3363838

12 City Educational

Institute

P O Box 3286

Lautoka

Computer

Training

School

7 Yasawa Street

Lautoka

6662531

13 College of

Theology and

Evangelism Fiji

P O Box 315

Lautoka

Theological

School

BuaBua Road

Lovu

Lautoka

6283805

14 Community

Education Training

Centre

Secretariat of the

Pacific Community

Private Mailbag

Suva

Training

Center

Beaumont Road

Narere Nasinu

3391033

15 Comp-Tech

Training Institute

P O Box 267

Nabua

Computer

Training

School

407 Ratu Mara

Rd Nabua Suva

3380859

16 Cooperative

College of Fiji

P O Box 2356

Government

Buildings

Suva

Training

Center

10 Marine Drive

Draunibota

Lami

3362479

17 Corpus Christi

Teachers College

P O Box 1173

Suva

Teacher

Training

Institute or

College

399 Queen

Elizabeth Drive

Suva

3311458

18 Darul Uloom and

Darul Yataam of

The South Pacific

P O Box 2685

Lautoka

Training

Center

Drasa

Lautoka

6284377

19 Dateline Business

College

P O Box 14378

Suva

Vocational

School

190 Renwick

Road

Suva

3312971

20 Davuilevu

Theological

College

P O Box 146

Nausori

Theological

School

Davuilevu

Nausori

3400018

21 Delltech Institute of

Computer

Education

P O Box 923

Rakiraki

Computer

Training

School

Rakiraki Town

Rakiraki

9269734

22 Department of

Forests

P O Box 221

Government

Buildings

Suva

Vocational

School

Takayawa

Building

Toorak

Suva

3301611

23 Department of

Youth and Sports

P O Box 2448

Government Building

Suva

Vocational

School

Nasoqo House

3 Gordon Street

Suva

3315960

23

24 Family Support &

Education Group

P O Box 5693

Lautoka

Training

Center

127 Meghji

Building

1st Floor

Vitogo Parade

Lautoka

6650482

25 Femmus School of

Hospitality

P O Box 523

Suva

School of

Hospitality

20 Suva Street

Suva

3100777

26 Fiji Electricity

Authority Training

Centre

Fiji Electricity

Authority

Private Mail Bag

Navutu

Lautoka

Training

Center

Fiji Electricity

Authority

Navutu Depot

Lautoka

6664555

27 Fiji Muslim League

Islamic Education

Centre

P O Box 55

Sabeto

Vocational

School

Naboutini Road

Sabeto

Nadi

6282416

28 Fiji National

University

P O Box 7222

Nasinu

University Fiji National

University HQ

Nasinu Campus

Nasinu

3394000

29 Fiji Police

Academy

P O Box 239

Suva

Police

Academy

Nasova Road

Suva

3312522

30 Fiji School of

Hairdressing

51 Rewa Street

Suva

Hairdressing

School

51 Rewa Street

Suva

3100200

31 Fishers of Men

Training Institute

P O Box 4223

Lautoka

Theological

School

Fishers of Men

Training Institute

Dromuliku

Nadi

6667411

32 Fulton College Private Mail Bag

Suva

University

College

Kings Road

Tailevu

33 Global Information

Technology

Education Centre

P O Box 3649

Ba

Vocational

School

Kamil Road

Valele

Yalalevu

Ba

9976922

34 Harvest Vernacular

Bible School

Calvary Temple

P O Box 3697

Samabula

Theological

School

Calvary Temple

Samabula Suva

3381583

35 HIM Ministry

Training Centre

P O Box 6032

Lautoka

Bible School 11 Salala Place

Lautoka

9387773

36 Institute of

Computer

Technology

P O Box 948

Suva

Computer

Training

School

Sports City

1st Floor

Shop 21

Suva

9425270

37 Integrated

Information

Services Ltd

P O Box 17582

Suva

Computer

Training

School

193 Victoria

Parade

Suva

3563833

38 International

College

P O Box 2194

Labasa

Computer

Training

School

Labasa Town

Labasa

8814023

24

39 Keshals Business

Education Institute

P O Box 12479

Suva

Vocational

School

63 Mark Street

4th Floor Deoji's

Building

Suva

3307577

40 Lighthouse

Vocational

Institute

P O Box 9575

Nakasi Post Office

Nasinu

Vocational

School

Suite 3&5 Savilla

House

Daniva Road

Valelevu

Nasinu

3606511

41 Mantra School of

Beauty Therapy

and Ayurveda

Limited

P O Box 857

Suva

Beauty

Therapy

School

Level 2 Suite 8

Suva Central

Building

Pratt Street

Suva

3314122

42 Marist

Champagnat

Institute

P O Box 532

Nabua

Care giving

School

Nakelo St

Vatuwaqa

Suva

3381970

43 Methodist

Deaconess

Training Centre

P O Box 3757

Samabula Suva

Theological

School

29 Moala Street

Samabula

Suva

3382641

44 Methodist

Divisional Bible and

Vocational

Institution

Methodist Church of

Fiji

P O Box 357

Suva

Bible School The Methodist

Church in Fiji

Epworth House

Stewart Street

Suva

3311477

45 Methodist Lay

Training Center

P O Box 46

Nausori

Bible School Methodist

Young People’s

Department

Davuilevu Rd

Nausori

3477706

46 Montfort Boys'

Town

P O Box 14421

Suva

Vocational

School

Queens Road

Veisari

Lami

3361432

47 Northern Christian

Training Centre

P O Box 2581

Labasa

Vocational

School

Vuinika

Labasa

8865030

48 Pacific Eye Institute P O Box 18641

Suva

School of

Medicine

Brown Street

Suva

3684075

49 Pacific Flying

School

P O Box 9452

Nadi Airport

Aviation

School

London Avenue

CAAFI

Compound

Namaka

Nadi

6720681

50 Pacific Regional

Seminary

Private Mail Bag

Suva

Theological

School

461 Queen

Elizabeth Drive

Nasese

Suva

3302224

51 Pacific Theological

College

Private Mail Bag

Suva

Theological

School

78 Vuya Road

Veiuto

Suva

3311100

25

52 Pacifika Institute of

Tourism Studies

P O Box 175

Tavua

School of

Hospitality

Lot 2 Rukuruku

Road

Tavua

3573455

53 Republic of Fiji

Military Forces

P O Box 102

Suva

Army

Training

School

4A/4B Berkley

Cresent

Suva

3313799

54 Resource Business

Training Centre of

the Pacific

P O Box 14683

Suva

Training

Center

Lot 46 Kaudamu

Pl

Delainavesi

Suva

3362194

55 Sangam Institute

of Technology

P O Box 9

Nadi

School of

Nursing

Vunavou Lane

Park Street

Nadi

6700016

56 ServicePro

International

Tourism &

Hospitality Institute

P O Box 17033

Suva

School of

Hospitality

Level 2

Kims Investment

Building

33/45 Toorak

Road

Suva

3550595

57 Small Hospitality

Training Institute

P O Box 1356

Nausori

School of

Hospitality

Rydges

Hideaway

Resort

Sigatoka

9933233

58 Social Leadership

Training Institute

P O Box 13476

Suva

Vocational

School

256 Waimanu

Road

Suva

3312649

59 South Pacific

Academy of

Beauty Therapy

P O Box 10670

Nadi Airport

Beauty

Therapy

School

Pala's Buildings

Queens Road

Nakavu

Nadi

6725280

60 South Pacific

Baptist College

P O Box 3147

Ba

Bible School Lot 1 Race

Course Road

Namosau

Ba

7071972

61 South Pacific Bible

College

P O Box 1413

Suva

Theological

School

Wainadoi

Suva

3362933

62 St Louise

Development

Centre

P O Box 1424

Nausori

Computer

Training

School

5 Rt Edward

Cakobau Rd

Nausori

3400212

63 St. John the Baptist

Theological

College

P O Box 35

Suva

Theological

School

9-11 Desvouex

Road

Suva

3304705

64 The Master’s Use

Baptist Institute

P O Box 836

Sigatoka

Bible School Lot 48 Olosara

Nadroga

Sigatoka

6520534

65 The Pacific Institute

of Technology

P O Box 3422

Nadi

Institute of

Technology

Headquarters

TPIT

Nadi Campus

Nadi

6702735

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66 The Style Gallery

(Fiji) Institute of

Hairdressing,

Health & Beauty

Therapy

P O Box 3587

Lautoka

Training

Center

5 Nede Street

Lautoka

6640633

67 The University of Fiji Private Mail Bag

Lautoka

University Queen's Road

Saweni

Lautoka

6640600

68 The University of

the South Pacific

Private Mail Bag

Suva

University Laucala Bay

Road Suva

3231000

69 Universal Network

of Infotech

P O Box 18675

Suva

Computer

Training

School

32 Spring Street

Toorak

Suva

3302257

70 U-Tech Institute P O Box 206

Suva

Computer

Training

School

68 Henson

Building

Level 8 Thomson

Street

Suva

3100217

71 Victory Bible

Institute of the Fiji

Islands

P O Box 13818

Suva

Bible School ANCF HQ

Building

108 Waimanu

Road

Suva

3303727

72 Vishaninfotech P O Box 372

Lautoka

Computer

Training

School

111 Vitogo

Parade

Lautoka

6640646

73 Vivekananda

Vocational Centre

P O Box 716

Nadi

Vocational

School

Nawaicoba

Nadi

6702786

74 Western Division

Bible Academy

P O Box 1467

Sigatoka

Bible School Narata

Valley Road

Sigatoka

6256568

75 Work Bridge Fiji P O Box 12550

Suva

Vocational

School

Natalei Eco

Lodge

Dawasamu

Tailevu

9497460

76 World Harvest

Institute

P O Box 7615

Nasinu

Bible School Nukutatava

Khalsa Road

Nasinu

3397472

77 Youth With A

Mission

P O Box 17164

Suva

Theological

School

19 Domain

Road

Suva

3302885

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Appendix B: Number of Unit standards developed for each

National Certificate 4 Qualification

Trade Number of unit Standards

1. Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic 19

2. Automotive Electrical and Electronics 14

3. Welding Fabrication 59

4. Aircraft Maintenance 18

5. Refrigeration, Heating Ventilation & Air

Conditioning

18

6. Electrical Fitter Mechanic 15

7. Electronics Engineering 14

8. Baking & Patisserie 25

9. Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic 14

10. Automotive Mechanic 54

11. Fitting & Machining 59

12. Body Works 54

13. Plumbing and Sheetmetal 59

14. Carpentry 37

15. Cookery 47

16. Joinery & Cabinet 43

17. Agriculture 13

18. Marine Engineering 15

19. Navigation & Seamanship 26

20. Saw Doctor 21

21. Printing 19

23 Beauty Therapy 30

24. Tour Guiding 19

25. Bus Driving 24

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Appendix C: Total Programme Distribution by Discipline for the 3

Universities (USP, FNU & UoF)

29%

7%

2%

35%

6%

21%

Total Programme Distribution by Discipline for 3 Universities

Commerce

Engineering

Expressive Arts

Humanities

Medicine

Science

Discipline No. of Programmes

Commerce 344

Expressive Arts 21

Engineering 80

Humanities 407

Medicine 74

Science 240

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12%

20%

18%

2%

7%

25%

15%

1%

Distribution of Expressive Arts Programmes by Level

Certificate

Diploma

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Certificate

Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Masters

PhD

45%

16%

4%

26%

8%

1%

Distribution of Engineering Programmes by Level

Certificate

Diploma

Advanced Diploma



PhD

1% 1%

18%

19%

35%

2%

9% 13%

2%

Distribution of Commerce Programmes by Level

Unclassified

Foundation

Certificate

Diploma





Masters

PhD

Appendix C1: Distribution of Programmes by level

30

12%

14%

20%

3%

9%

27%

15%

Distribution of Medicine Programmes by Level

Certificate

Diploma





Masters

5%

9%

63%

1%

2% 5%

10% 5%

Distribution of Humanities Programmes by Level

Foundation

Certificate

Diploma



Graduate Diploma



Masters

PhD

3% 7%

10%

51%

1%

11%

12%

5%

Distribution of Science Programmes by Level

Foundation

Certificate

Advanced Certificate

Diploma




Masters

PhD

Appendix C2: Distribution of Programmes by level

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Appendix D: ISAC Meetings Held in 2013 with the Respective Trade

Qualifications

MEMBERS PROGRAMMES COMPANIES/INDUSTRIES POSITION

Aminiasi Driu Agriculture Community Education

Training Centre (SPC)

Trainer

Asinate Moroca Agriculture Fiji National University Lecturer/Head of

Department

Makelesi Driu Agriculture Ministry of

Education/TVET

Senior Education Officer

Agriculture Education

Dr. Apaitia

Macanawai

Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture PRO

Kywan Win Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Principal Engineer

Nitendra Raj Agriculture FCDCL Dairy Advisor

Dr. Visoni Timote Agriculture BAF Plant Pathologist

Mr. Akuila Nacoke Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture SEPO

Tepola Seniloli Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture PRO

Simione Sela Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture PRO

Napolioni Seru Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture A/PRO

Dr. Steve Angus Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture PRO

Poasa Nauluvula Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Principal Research Officer

Manuel Alcgcan Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Senior Engineer

Amelia Karavanua Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture Officer Farm

Management

Nilesh Naidu Automotive Electrical &

Electronics

Suva City Council Auto Electrician

Setareki Tagica Automotive Electrical &

Electronics

Fiji National University Lecturer

Sumesh Kumar Automotive Electrical &

Electronics

Fiji National University Training Officer

Narayan Chandra Automotive Electrical &

Electronics

Carpenters Motors Technical/Training Officer

Siddhant Singh Automotive Electrical &

Electronics

Niranjans Autoport

Limited

Apprentice

Joseva Lesivakadua Automotive Mechanic Fiji National University Training Officer

Narayan Chandra Automotive Mechanic Carpenters Motors Technical & Training Officer

Atish A. Singh Automotive Mechanic Montfort Boys Town Trade Instructor

Harry Smith Automotive Mechanic Ministry Of

Education/TVET

Acting Senior Education

Officer

Josevata Wakolo Automotive Mechanic Fiji National University Lecturer

Sumesh Kumar Automotive Mechanic

and Auto Electrical &

Electronics


Joseva Lesivakadua Automotive Mechanic


Electronics


Setareki Tagica Automotive Mechanic


Electronics


32

Alumeci Cakau Baking & Patisserie Tanoa Sky Lodge Hotel Pastry/cook

Manueli Tabote Baking & Patisserie Fiji National University Training Assistant

Matthew Allan Baking & Patisserie Bakels (Fiji) Limited Chef/Baker

Mohammed Faruk Baking & Patisserie Fiji National University Training Officer

Mukh Ram Baking & Patisserie Fiji National University Chef

Eric Jioje Baking & Patisserie Fiji National University Food Production Lecturer 1

Ritesh Raj Baking & Patisserie Ministry of Education

(TVET)

Vocational Teacher

Vivita Damudamu Baking & Patisserie Vivekananda Technical

Centre

Head of Department

Nilesh Chand Baking & Patisserie Jacks of Fiji

(Restaurant)

Kitchen Manager

Anne Hazelman Beauty & Therapy Mandara Spa Fiji,

SOFITEL

Area Director & Trainer

Mandara Spa Fiji

Courtney Hazelman Beauty & Therapy Pivot Point Fiji Trainer

Debra Sadranu Beauty & Therapy South Pacific Academy

of Beauty and Therapy

Senikai Spas

Manager/Director

Fareena Feroz Beauty & Therapy Intercontinental Resort

& Spa

Spa Manager

Inise Baravi Beauty & Therapy Grey Hut Beauty & Spa Trainer

Nirmala Naidu Beauty & Therapy Shangri-La Fijian Resort

& Spa

Spa Manager

Pauline Campbell Beauty & Therapy Pivot Point Fiji Director/Principal Institute

Roselyn Navutu Beauty & Therapy Warwick Fiji Spa Manager

Salote Boila Beauty & Therapy Fiji National University Training Officer/Coordinator

Satrupa Raj Beauty & Therapy South Pacific Academy


Internal Assessor

Shirley Chand Beauty & Therapy South Pacific Academy


Trainer/Beauty Therapist

Sonia Prasad Beauty & Therapy The Westin Denarau

Island Resort & Spa

Spa Supervisor

Vasiti

Baledrokadroka

Beauty & Therapy Fiji National University Head of Department Hair &

Beauty

Virisine Laca Beauty & Therapy Grey Hut Beauty & Spa Managing Director

Yvette Bhurrah Beauty & Therapy Outrigger on the

Lagoon

Assistant Spa Manager

Josua Wasasala Body Works - Spray

Painting & Panel

Beating


Mohammed Sadiq Body Works -Spray

Painting & Panel

Beating

Pacific Coating Limited Lecturer

Nemani Cakausese Body Works- Spray

Painting & Panel

Beating

Carpenters Motors Panel Beater

Abinesh Bhan Cabinet Making &

Joinery

PWD Ministry of Works Foreman

Eliki Tusaqa Cabinet Making &

Joinery

PWD Ministry of Works Fitter

Muneshwar Prasad

Cabinet Making &

Joinery

TVET Ministry of

Education


Officer

Pramesh Chand Cabinet Making &

Joinery


33

Parmesh Chand Carpentry Fiji National University Training Officer

Muneshwar Prasad Carpentry Ministry of Education

(TVET)

Senior Education Officer

(Carpentry and Joinery)

Abinesh Bhan Carpentry PWD Ministry of Works Foreman

Daud Ali Carpentry PWD Ministry of Works Setter

Eliki Tusaqa Carpentry PWD Ministry of Works A Joiner

Taniela Naulivou Carpentry Fiji National University Lecturer/Head of

Department/Section

Turuone Durunibou Carpentry Fiji National University Lecturer/Programme

Leader

Vilimone Delasau Carpentry Fiji National University Training Officer

Jope Seniloli Carpentry CATD Nadave Technical Training Manager

Ritesh Raj Cookery Ministry of Education

(TVET)

Vocational Teacher

Eric Jioje Cookery Fiji National University Lecturer in food production

Simione Toanikeve Cookery Fiji National University Trainer

Pranil Prakash Cookery Vivekenanda Technical

Centre

Teacher

Mohammed Yunus Cookery Intercontinental Fiji Golf

Resort & Spa

Senior Sous Chef

Mukh Ram Cookery Fiji National University Lecturer

Manueli Tabote Cookery Fiji National University Trainer

Shailesh Naidu Cookery Outrigger Lagoon Executive Chef

Jiuliasi Uluiburotu Electrical Fitter

Mechanic

Fiji National University Head of School/Lecturer 1

Jone Filipe Electrical Fitter

Mechanic


Maciu Waqaira Electrical Fitter

Mechanic

Fiji Electricity Authority Training Officer Electrical

Engineer

Marfaga Solomone Electrical Fitter

Mechanic

Fiji National University Manager

Electrical/Electronics

Saimoni Matawalu Electrical Fitter

Mechanic

Fiji National University Lecturer/Assistant to Dean

Setoki Buka Electrical Fitter

Mechanic


Tupou Semisi Electrical Fitter

Mechanic

Fiji Electricity Authority Team Leader Training

Manasa Bainivatu Electronic Engineering Fiji National University Training Officer

Praveen Rajan Electronic Engineering Fiji National University Training Officer

Ulaiasi Gudru Electronic Engineering Fiji National University Lecturer 1

Vivian Koi Electronic Engineering Tecair Limited Senior Technician

Isoa Ledua Electronic Engineering Fiji Electricity Authority Team Leader Comms

Paula Tuivanuyalewa Electronic Engineering Fiji National University Lecturer

Epeli Narisia Fabrication & Welding Ministry of Labour Senior Mechanical Engineer

Jeke Tagicakibau Fabrication & Welding PWD Ministry of Works Leading Hand

Ray Nicholls Fabrication & Welding Integrated Welding

Industries

Director

Rudra Nand Fabrication & Welding Fiji National University Head of Department

Suliasi Ravunikau Fabrication & Welding Fiji National University Training Officer/Head of

Training

Kamual Dayal Fabrication & Welding Fiji National University Apprenticeship Officer

34

Harry Smith Fabrication & Welding Ministry of Education

(TVET)

Assistant Senior Education

Officer Vocational

Raj N. Kumar Fabrication & Welding Carpenters Motors Foreman

Josua Volavola Fitting & Machining PWD Ministry of Works Supervisor

Melton Simmons Fitting & Machining Fiji National University Lecturer

Pita Turaganikeli Fitting & Machining Fiji National University Lecturer

Patrick Michael Fitting & Machining Fiji National University Lecturer

Atish Amendra Singh Fitting & Machining Monfort Boys Town Trade Instructor

Jone Tuikoro Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic

Ministry of

Education/Tailevu

North College

TVET Teacher

Josaia Vunitali Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic


Ram Sanehi Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic

Carpenters Motors Supervisor

Elvis Prakash Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic

Niranjans Autoport

Limited

Heavy Mechanic

Sekove Ravouvou Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic

CATD Nadave Automotive

Shaneel Chand Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic

B W Holdings Garage Supervisor

Sumesh Kumar Heavy Commercial

Vehicle Mechanic


Amenatave

Vuatalevu

Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic


Jone Tuikoro Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic

Ministry of Education

(TVET)

TVET Teacher

Ratu Marika

Johansen

Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic

PWD Ministry of Works Supervisor garage

Vetaia Turagabeci Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic

Carpenters Motors Workshop Foreman

Elvis Prakash Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic

Niranjans Autoport

Limited

Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Technician

Sekove Ravouvou Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic

CATD Nadave Mechanical/Maintenance

Tutor

Shaneel Chand Heavy Mobile Plant

Mechanic

B W Holdings Garage Supervisor

Amenatave

Vuatalevu

Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic


Joji Nawaqaliva Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic

PWD Ministry of Works Leading Hand

Mohammed Shiraz Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic

Ministry of Labour Senior Technical Officer

Harry Smith Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic

TVET Ministry of

Education


Officer Vocational

Ram Sanehi Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic

Carpenters Motors Supervisor

Saten Maharaj Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic

Tebara Transport Buses

Limited

Director Operations

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Josaia Sumasafu Heavy Commercial

Veh./Heavy Mobile

Plant Mechanic


Savenaca Seniloli Mining Orica Fiji Limited Country Manager

Ranjeev Lal Mining Metromix Concrete (Fiji)

Limited

National Operations

Manager

Tia'paka Laava Mining Metromix Concrete (Fiji)

Limited

Quarry Manager

Louis Botha Mining Vatukoula Gold Mine Manager OHSE and Training

Joeli Senivota Mining Vatukoula Gold Mine Safety Superintendent

Joseva Naudre Mining Vatukoula Gold Mine Training Coordinator

Emori Toloi Mining AMEX Resources

Limited

Country Manager

Moape Navia Mining Lion One Limited Manager Land/Permits

Tausia Kerto Mining Geopacific Limited Country Manager

Jonathan Hoye Mining Geopacific Limited Senior Exploration

Geologist/consultant

Joanna Amato Mining Oak Mines Lab chemist/technician

Joni Dagoya Mining Oak Mines Project Geologist

Simione Drole Mining Viti Mining Limited Manager Engineering

Isireli Nagata Mining Department of Mineral

Resources

Asst. Director Mines (Actg)

Onisimo Fonmanu Mining Department of Mineral

Resources

STO

Iliesa Raketekete Navigation &

Seamanship

Government Shipping

Services

Training Officer

Pauliasi Vakaloloma Navigation &

Seamanship

Maritime Safety

Authority of Fiji

Manager Qualifications &

Licensing

Toka Waqabaca Navigation &

Seamanship

Fiji National University Lecturer/Program

Coordinator

Waisea Bolatolu Navigation &

Seamanship


Aminiasi Ragigia Plumbing & Sheet

Metal

Centre for Appropriate

Technology &

Development, Nadave

Trainer

Taniela Naulivou Plumbing & Sheet

Metal

Fiji National University Lecturer/Head Section

Plumbing

Tomu Dari Plumbing & Sheet

Metal

PWD Ministry of Works Foreman

Panapasa Sigatoka Plumbing & Sheet

Metal

Monfort Boys Town Instructor

Vula Vakacegu Plumbing & Sheet

Metal

Water Authority of Fiji RME

Ilaitia Nakautoga Plumbing & Sheet

Metal

Water Authority of Fiji Team Leader

Aca Uluiviti Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning


Adrian Quai Hoi Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

Kooltech Refrigeration

Limited

Managing Director

Elia Raione Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning


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Inia Kubuabola Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

Ministry of Labour Technical Officer

Mervyn Magnus Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning


Sereana Waqatabu Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

Ministry of Labour Post Technical Officer

Seru Ramakita Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

Department of

Environment

ODS Inspector

Tavua Ravu Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

PWD Ministry of Works Supervisor

Alipate G. Kau Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

Fiji National University Technician

Prem Prasad Refrigeration & Heating

Ventilation Air

Conditioning

Trade Air Engineering Technician

Usaia Saukuru Security Genesi Security Training Facilitator

Josaia Korovulavula Security Eye-Spy Security Director

Joeli Raione Security Eye-Spy Security Marketing Officer

Jonitani Tatau Security Victory Academy Director

Vijay Prakash Security Professional Security Managing Director

Shiu Narayan Security City Security General Manager

Rusiate Tudravu Security Fiji Police Force Chief Operations Officer

Vinod Lal Security Fiji Police Force Planning Officer

Pita Keni Security Fiji Police Force Police Officer/commanding

officer

Jacob Abraham Security Fiji Police Force Police Officer/operations

planning officer

Maciu Vatuloka Security Ministry of Defense Senior Admin Officer

Vosita Gucake Security Ministry of Defense Assistant A/O

Vilitati Ratucoga Security Hi-Tech Pro Serve

Security Services (Fiji)

Managing Director

Jeke Vakararawa Security Fiji Ports Corporation

Limited

Senior Port Security Officer

Fenton Barrack Security Tyco Fiji Limited General Manager

Sunia Mateyawa Security DIEFAR Security

Services

Managing Director

Avinish Kumar Security Republic Fiji Military

Forces

CSO Training and Doctrine

Leveni Muriwaqa Security LEIE Security Managing Director

Paula

Uluinakauvadra

Security Tactical Resource

Group

Director

Mosese Qio Dobui Security Eye-Spy Security Managing Director

Jeanette Mario Security Tyco Fiji Limited Training Officer

Isimeli Uluilakeba Security USP Security Chief Security Officer

Rob Robertson Security USP Security Consultant

Vilimoni Druma Security Victory Academy Trainer

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Ana Navitio Tour Guiding Tourist Transport Fiji Transport Manager

Arun Devi Prasad Tour Guiding Tourist Transport Fiji Resident/Customer Services

Manager

Atunaisa

Vuniyayawa

Tour Guiding Fiji Island Guides

Association

President

Aubrey Whippy Tour Guiding Exclusively Fiji General Manager

Elenoa Nimacere Tour Guiding South Sea Cruises Hospitality Manager

Emele Tuilagivou Tour Guiding Pacific Destinationz Fiji HR Team Leader

Epi Gonewai Tour Guiding Service Pro Hospitality Consultant/Director

Josaia Dalituicama Tour Guiding Rosie Holidays Tour Guide/Group

Coordinator

Josevata

Koroitamana

Tour Guiding All Pacific Travel

Concept

Groups Manager

Kiji Niurou Tour Guiding a.t.s Pacific Fiji Manager Groups

Maikeli Seru Tour Guiding All Pacific Travel

Concept

Director

Mere Kevu Tour Guiding Destinations World Assistant Manager

Rusiate Baleirara Tour Guiding Jacks of Fiji Sales Executive

Ryan Kafoa Tour Guiding Unity Surf Fiji Sales & Operations

Manager

Sakeasi Sakuwai Tour Guiding Fiji Island Guides

Association/jacks of Fiji

Assistant Manager

Marketing

Salote Boila Tour Guiding Fiji National University Training

Assistant/Coordinator

Fatiaki Panapasa Tour Guiding Entrepreneur Volunteer

Bruce Baleirara Tour Guiding Jacks of Fiji Sales and Marketing

Executive

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Appendix E: Number of ISAC Members per Trade for the Meetings

held in 2013

Trade ISAC members

1. Agriculture 15

2. Automotive Electrical and Electronics 8

3. Automotive Mechanic 5

4. Baking & Patisserie 9

5. Panel Beating and Spray Painting 3

6. Cabinet Making & Joinery 4

7. Carpentry 9

8. Cookery 8

9. Electrical Fitter Mechanic 7

10. Electronic Engineering 6

11. Fabrication & Welding 8

12. Fitting & Machining 5

13. Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Mechanic

7

14. Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Mechanic

7

15. Navigation & Seamanship 4

16. Plumbing & Sheet Metal 6

17. Refrigeration & Heating Ventilation Air

Conditioning

10

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Appendix F: Number of ISAC Members per Trade Developed.

(Meetings held between 2012/2013/2014)

Security 33%

Tour Guiding 25%

Beauty & Therapy 21%

Mining 21%

ISAC Membership per Trade Developed

Trade ISAC membership per trade developed

1. Security 24

2. Tour Guiding 18

3. Beauty & Therapy 15

4. Mining 15

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Appendix G: 2013 Secretariat Staff

Section Name Position

DIRECTOR’S

OFFICE

Dr. Richard Wah Executive Chairman (Part – Time)

Salote Rabuka Director

Sereseini Vuki Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Anu Rekha Mani Executive Secretary

Anaseini Rayaqona Personal Assistant

Waisea Rokobera Temporary Relieving Clerical Officer

QUALIFICATIONS &

RESEARCH

Eci Naisele Manager [Qualifications & Research]

Parneet Singh Senior Professional Officer(Qualifications

Development)

Pranil Prabhakar Professional Officer(Qualification Development 1)

Leba Halofaki Professional Officer(Qualification Development 2)

Sinate Yaranamua Professional Officer(Qualification Development 3)

Julia Radrodro Temporary Clerical Officer

ACCREDITATION

Rajendra Prasad Manager [Accreditation]

Kaveeta Prasad Senior Registration Officer (Institutions)

Rabin Kumar Senior Registration Officer (Programmes)

Alvin Sandeep Prasad Computer Operator

Mere Vunuqa Temporary Relieving Clerical Officer

CORPORATE

SERVICES

Robert Misau Manager Corporate Services

Melissa Kwan Accountant

Yasumala Lal Senior Administrative Officer

Sereana Tuluga Administrative Officer

Epineri Rawalai Communications Officer

Eparama Loganimoce IT Programmer

Pauliasi Koroi Data Entry Officer

Vidotma Prasad Office Assistant/Cleaner

Luke Qionibaravi Driver/Messenger

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Appendix H: 2013 Auditors Report

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