Tunisia VET System

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ATFP

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The Tunisian Vocational Training Agency. The main public body responsible for managing Vocational Training Centers (CFPs). It operates under the Ministry of Employment.

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CFP

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Centres de Formation Professionnelle. These are the public Vocational Training Centers spread across Tunisia, managed by the ATFP.

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Formation par Alternance

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The French term for Apprenticeship or work-based learning. It's a dual system where training is split between a center and a company.

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CAP

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Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle. A 1-2 year program qualifying students as basic skilled workers. It's an entry-level VET qualification.

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BTP

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Brevet de Technicien Professionnel. A 2-year program that trains technicians. It is a step above the CAP.

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BTS

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Brevet de Technicien Supérieur. A 2-year post-secondary diploma for senior technicians, often offered in Lycées Techniques.

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UTICA

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The Tunisian Union of Industry, Commerce, and Handicrafts. It is the main employer's union and a key social partner in VET governance.

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UGTT

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The Tunisian General Labour Union. It represents workers and is a key social partner in the VET system, alongside UTICA.

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National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

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A policy reform aimed at standardizing and classifying qualifications to ensure quality and better recognize competencies across the education and training system.

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Lycée Technique

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A technical secondary school under the Ministry of Education that offers vocational and technological paths, leading to diplomas like the BTP and BTS.