KVTC | THRIVE II Project

Thriving Through Innovative Vocational Education in the Water and Energy Sectors (THRIVE II)

Rolling out Competency Based Training (CBT) in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting at KVTC

January 2026 – February 2027 Kitwe, Copperbelt Province 15-20 students (5-10 female)

About KVTC

Kitwe Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) is a leading public VTI on the Copperbelt, offering hands‑on technical training since 1985. We are committed to producing skilled artisans who drive local industry. With modern workshops and experienced trainers, KVTC bridges the gap between classroom and workplace.

P.O. Box 22397, Kitwe — adjacent to the industrial area.

THRIVE II project

Commissioned by BMZ and implemented by GIZ, THRIVE II supports the Ministry of Technology and Science, TEVETA and VTIs to offer labour market‑oriented training in water and energy. Focus provinces: Copperbelt, Southern, Luapula, Lusaka. At KVTC, the project enables Competency Based Training in plumbing & pipe fitting, in cooperation with private sector.

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) is the implementing agency.

Project objectives

Increasing employability of young people in water and solar energy sectors through labour market‑oriented training.

Main objective

To establish a fully accredited Competency Based Training (CBT) programme in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting at KVTC, producing job‑ready graduates for the water and energy sectors in Zambia.

Specific objectives (key actions)

Recruit a plumbing & pipe fitting trainer
Trainer attends Training of Trainers (TOT) in Lusaka
Procure training materials & equipment
Accredit CBT course with TEVETA
Rehabilitate & equip training workshop
Develop fee structure & advertise course
Enrol and select 15-20 students

Prepare feedback tools for in‑company training
Identify industry partners for placements
Female‑targeted recruitment campaigns
Train 15-20 students (5-10 female)
State‑of‑the‑art equipment installation
Accreditation & quality assurance

📋 Detailed activities

3.1 Recruit a trainer

3.2 Send trainer for TOT

3.3 TOT in Lusaka

3.4 Procure materials

3.5 Accredit with TEVETA

3.6 Rehabilitate workshop

3.7 Equip workshop (state‑of‑art)

3.8 Create fee structure

3.9 Advertise course

3.10 Enrol students

3.11 Select students

3.12 Prepare feedback tools

3.13 Identify industry partners

3.14 Female recruitment campaigns

3.15 Train 15-20 students

⏳ Implementation timeline

January 2026 – February 2027 (14 months)

Jan 2026AprJulOctJan 2027Feb 2027

Q1 2026

Trainer recruitment, TOT, workshop rehab begins

Q2-Q3 2026

Accreditation, equipment procurement, advertising

Q4 2026

Student enrollment, selection, industry partnerships

2026-2027

Training delivery, female outreach, monitoring

* A detailed Gantt chart (activities 4.1–4.10) is maintained internally. Contact us for the full schedule.

Deliverables

Fully equipped CBT plumbing workshop
TEVETA‑accredited course in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
15-20 certified graduates (gender balanced)
Training materials and competency assessment tools
Industry partnership agreements
Feedback & observation frameworks for in‑company training
Project reports and sustainability plan

Operational plan

Activity	Sub‑activity	Responsible
Recruitment	Advertise & hire	Principal / HR
TOT	Arrange travel	Vice Principal
Procurement	Materials/equipment	Procurement Dept
Accreditation	TEVETA liaison	QA department
Industry linkage	Company visits	Head of Training

Full responsibility matrix available in project document.

Coordination with industry & THRIVE II

Name	Position	Task
Mr. C. Mulenga	Principal	Overall project lead
Ms. B. Tembo	Head of Training	CBT implementation
Mr. S. Phiri	Industry Liaison	Partnerships
(GIZ focal)	Advisor	Technical support

Email: principal@kvtc.edu.zm (placeholder)

Sustainability

KVTC is committed to long‑term viability of the CBT programme through:

Integration of training costs into institutional fee structure.
Continuous industry partnerships for student placements and equipment updates.
Regular trainer refresher courses under TEVETA guidelines.
Gender mainstreaming and community engagement to ensure steady enrolment.
Maintenance fund established from workshop revenue.

The project aligns with the German Development Cooperation "Water in Zambia" programme and will be sustained through government and private sector support.