Diagnostic Review for Work Based Learning (WBL) Legislation and Development the Needed Complementary Bylaws.

Project Overview

The ECIB Program focuses on improving the qualitative and quantities aspects of work-based learning practices at the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs in Palestine, which is aligned to the national TVET strategy and the five-year plan of relevant ministries (MoEHE & MoL).Within this context and to support the objectives of ECIB program, BTC was intended to support the MoEHE and MoL in reviewing and assessing the work-based learning legislation in Palestine, and develop the needed bylaws, to bridge the gaps in the regulatory framework for WBL.The main objective of this assignment was to explore and diagnose the need for a specialized law and legislation on TVET field, as well as in outlining the main axes of this law and the key contents to be addressed by its legal articles. For achieving this objective, it was necessary to start with diagnosis the current situation of legal framework that governs TVET sector in Palestine through conducting a comprehensive diagnostic study, and then starting the development of necessary bylaws and legislation based on the results of the diagnostic study. More specifically, the assignment was aimed to:1- Analyze of the current status of development of drafting law on TVET and align with efforts of GIZ and ILO.2- Assess of the Labor Law No.7 regarding contractual and regulatory arrangements for WBL;3- Prepare of Bylaw to the Labor Law No.7 or other such legislation in order to cover company-based apprenticeship and all other forms of WBL, as well as a legal basis for any future incentive for employee and apprentices; 4- Draft potential by-law for various forms of WBL practices in the education and higher education law; 5- Draft of a potential separate act on apprenticeship, in line with examples from many countries around the world;6- Consultation with ongoing labor law reform process in Palestine to ensure consistent approach;7- Draft by-law to improve the inspection and complaints tools in order to ensure compliance for both employer and trainee.