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Learn about FNU, a dual sector university offering technical education & higher learning. Explore programs, pathways, and quality assurance. Contact us for more info!
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FNU – College of Engineering, Science & Technology Partner in Training & Education
FNU Brief History • Established in 2010 • Merger of six government institutions – i) Fiji Institute of Technology; ii) Fiji School of Medicine; iii) Fiji School of Nursing; iv) Fiji College of Advanced Education; v) Lautoka Teachers College and vi) Fiji College of Agriculture And the Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji.
FNU – Overview • Five Colleges: i) College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry ii) College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies iii) College of Engineering, Science & Technology iv) College of Humanities & Education v) College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; And the National Training and Productivity Centre
FNU Background • A ‘dual sector’ university, offering technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and higher education, from certificates to doctorates. • Operate in about 30 campuses & locations in Fiji. • Total student number of about 30,000 • Our focus “To provide education and training which is aimed at employability”
WORKING RELATIONSHIP – FOR PROGRESS & DEVELOPMENT TVET HE IAC SCH PROGRESS & DEVELOPMENT “ALL PARTIES NEED EACH OTHER – RECOGNISING THE IMPORTANT PART THAT EACH PLAY”
Fiji Qualification Framework (FQF) • Basis of Quality Assured qualifications in Fiji • Defines the QA for HE Institutions and qualifications provided in Fiji. • These quality standards form the basis of Fiji Higher Education Commission’s (FHEC) legislative powers.
Pathways Mapping Pass Pass
Conclusions • Dual sector advantage = articulation between the TVET & HE; • TVET & HE articulation provide students pathways to progress; • TVET provides the alternate pathway which staircase into the HE • TVET Training is critical for National Development
Q & A Thank You & Vinakavakalevu! CONTACT: salabogi.mavoa@fnu.ac.fj or adeng@fnu.ac.fj Acting Dean College of Engineering, Science & Technology Derrick Campus, Suva. (679) 8329876 or 7130598