Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) and the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving the standards of artisans and technicians in Uganda. The agreement, signed at the UBTEB offices in Ntinda, outlines several key areas of cooperation between the two organizations.
UIPE will be involved in reviewing industrial attachments and real-life project assessments. Additionally, they will play a role in monitoring the assessment of technical and vocational education training (TVET) in institutions and contribute to the development of criteria for technician assessment and practice standards. They will also work together to enforce the code of practice in the engineering profession.
Onesmus Oyesigye, the executive secretary of UBTEB, and Eng. Andrew Muhwezi, representing UIPE, signed the agreement. Oyesigye expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, highlighting its potential benefits for artisans and technicians in terms of both training and professional practice. He emphasized that the collaboration would enhance professionalism, ethics, and values among these professionals.
Muhwezi, in turn, commended the partnership and expressed UIPE’s commitment to the memorandum of understanding. He believes that the collaboration will strengthen both organizations.
The partnership aligns with the TVET Policy 2019, which acknowledges the importance of technical skills for individuals, businesses, and the economy. The policy aims to support the development of employable skills and competencies relevant to the national labor market, focusing on practical skills rather than merely academic certificates. Its goal is to provide skill development opportunities for all Ugandans seeking employment.
