Abstract
Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) refers to competency-based courses, unlike academic-based tertiary education, which focuses on academic subject enrichment. TVET consists of various practical courses where students are prepared to enter the labor market after graduating from these institutions. Mathematics is the basis of all subjects, including vocational education. To excel in either electrical course or mechanical, the student should be able to apply mathematical knowledge and concepts. This article discusses the role of Mathematics in enhancing employability and the foundation for higher education. Mathematics is considered irrelevant to TVET by most students because more focus is given to core skills or practical and also because the application of Mathematics is not seen directly. The relevance and requirement of Mathematics to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are also presented in this paper, which will help enhance students’ interest in the subject. The vocational education system in Bhutan is also discussed, and the Bhutan Vocational Quality Framework (BVQF) is presented with a Mathematics syllabus.
Keywords: Technical Vocational Education and Training, Mathematics, Students, Bhutan, India
How to cite
Tashi Lhamo, Geeta Arora (2025). Importance of Mathematics in TVET Education in Bhutan. International Journal of Mathematics and Computational Frontiers, 1(1), 1–9.