Abstract
This project identified the absence of well-defined TVET policy at the MESC which would contribute to a sustainable and effective managing and implementing of TVET courses at the national and school levels. TVET courses are necessary for individuals as they provide basic skills for lifelong education as well as wage and self employment. It is regarded by many of its stakeholders as ‘second class’ rather than a ‘second chance’ education option. The lack of parental and community participation in the management of TVET courses at the school level has made it difficult for sustainable and realistic implementation. Moreover, indigenous knowledge and skills were not adequately catered for in the TVET courses and thus the graduates were not sufficiently prepared for relevant employment opportunities in Samoan rural setting. There is a need for on-going professional staff development programmes in TVET at the national and school levels. There existed a shortage of appropriately qualified and experienced people to implement TVET courses successfully.
Keywords: TVET, sustainable, second-chance, lifelong
