Vocational education or skill based education are in certain disciplines which enables students to acquire skills which are traditionally non-academic and totally related to specific trade, occupation or vocation. They are also known as Technical Education. Career and Technical Education (CTE) or vocational Education and Training (VET) as they directly develop expertise in a particular group of techniques or technology through manual or practical activities.
Vocational courses are primarily designed in such a way that they impart a thorough application-based study wherein theoretical concepts of a field are not studied independently but are subordinated to the understanding of techno-operational aspects of specific job.
Understanding the changing needs of the world that today every company is looking for specialist and skill based employees, CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education India has included following vocational subjects in their senior secondary education:
Commerce based:
- Office Secretaryship
- Stenography and Computer Applications
- Accountancy and Auditing
- Marketing and Salesmanship
- Banking
- Retail
- Financial Market Management
- Business Administration
Engineering based:
- Electrical Technology
- Automobile Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Geo Spatial Technology
- Foundry
- IT Application
Heath and Para Medical based:
- Ophthalmic Techniques
- Medical Laboratory Techniques
- Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery
- X-Ray Technician
- Healthcare Sciences
- Health and Beauty Studies
- Medical Diagnostics
Home Science based:
- Fashion Design & Clothing Construction
- Textile Design
- Design Fundamental
- Music Technical Production
- Beauty Services
Others:
- Transportation System & Logistic Management
- Life Insurance
- Library and Information Sciences
Agriculture based:
- Poultry Farming
- Horticulture
- Dairying Science and Technology
Hospitality and Tourism based:
- Food Production
- Food and Beverage Services
- Mass Media Studies and Media Production
- Bakery and Confectionery
- Front office
- Travel and Tourism
Video Vocational Education in India
References
CBSE Vocational Courses CBSE
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