Specific objectives of TVET are to:
Provide adequate and appropriate skilled Artisans,
Craftsmen, Technicians and Technologists at all levels of the economy through practical training and work experience;
and Technologists at all levels of the economy through practical training and work experience;
Transfer technology continuously through collaborative approach between TVET institutions and the relevant industries;
Promote dignity and decency of labour, particularly manual work;
Provide increased training opportunities for the increasing school leavers and other trainees to increase employability;
Provide continuous upgrading of skills and knowledge at the pace and ability of the trainees;
Provide a dynamic curriculum responsive to the manpower needs of a dynamic economy;Impart marketable skills, technical know-how and attitudes that respond to contemporary labour market demands by the industry, informal sector and for self-employment