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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a central pillar of sustainable and viable economic development. It contributes to the achievement of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and thus promotes a lifestyle that is economically, socially and ecologically sustainable. SDGs 4, 5 and 8, in particular, highlight the importance of TVET and employment for sustainable development: SDG 4 demands that inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities be available to all. In particular, it calls for better promotion of access to TVET and better promotion of the employability of young people and adults.
In line with the objectives of the German Government and on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ supported FCK in developing and implementing strategies that would make the youths have decent jobs to the needs of the labour market and society. This support was through GIZ Agri-jobs for youth component that saw over 300 youths trained in short courses in the value chains of poultry production, passion fruit production and processing, etc.
Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
Occupational safety and health (OSH) or occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the saftey, health and welfare of people at work (i.e., while performing duties required by one's occupation). OSH is related to the fields of occupational medicine and occupational hygiene and aligns with workplace health promotion initiatives. OSH also protects all the general public who may be affected by the occupational environment.
Poultry farming, is a core unit of competency that involves raising of birds domestically or commercially, primarily for meat and eggs but also for feathers. Chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese are of primary importance, while guinea fowl and squabs (young pigeons) are chiefly of local interest. This unit treats the principles and practices of poultry farming.
