About TPQI
Vision
“ To use occupational standards to develop workforce’s professionalism in order to enhance the nation’s viable competitiveness. “
Missions
1. To develop Occupational Standards
In key sectors of the economy, in collaboration with all stakeholders, and promote the use of Occupational Standards to enhance the country's workforce development.
2. To Develop Competencies
in accordance with Occupational Standards through innovation.
3. To develop Recognition of Existing Skills and Knowledge System
In order to develop a system for validating competencies gained from work experience which will lead to Professional Qualifications and educational qualifications, aiming to create a lifelong learning society.
4. To develop assessment centers and training providers
in line with international practices
5. To serve as a Centralized Database System and information hub
Of Occupational Standards and Professional Qualifications, aiming at the development of the country's workforce across all age groups.
6. To develop an Intelligent Platform System
For the management of workforce data and the development of competencies through lifelong learning in Thailand.
7. To promote collaboration
With training and education institutions, private and public agencies at home and abroad in order to promote the professional qualifications system
Objectives
1To develop occupational standards in important economic sectors so that workforce development will support technological changes and national development strategies.
2To enhance competency development with innovations for career advancement and competitiveness promotion.
3To support lifelong learning by promoting transferring between professional qualifications and education qualifications and vice versa.
4To support assessment centers and training providers to follow international standards in order to enhance trust and access to service across country.
5To improve information technology in order to provide integrated, up to date, and stable data as well as to offer easily accessible accurate digital information on workforce management and systematic competency development mechanisms.
6To develop strategies to promote the use of professional qualifications system and raise awareness.
Strategy 2022-2027
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Strategy 1 |
Reviewing and Developing Occupational Standards in Key Economic Sectors to Align with Economic and Social Development Contexts, Technological Advancements, and Workforce Development
⦁ Work Plan
- Develop Occupational Standards and apply best practices to create standards that align with economic development directions and labor market demands both domestically and internationally.
- Enhance the Professional Qualifications system to achieve international recognition.
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Strategy 2 |
Developing Learning Innovations to Enhance Individual Competencies in Alignment with Occupational Standards
⦁ Work Plan
- Develop an efficient digital innovation system for learning.
- Promote and support organizations and the public in utilizing Occupational Standards as tools to enhance individual competencies.
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Strategy 3 |
Enhancing the Alignment Between the Professional Qualifications System and the Educational Qualifications System to Promote Lifelong Learning and Bridge the Gap Between Education and Employment
⦁ Work Plan
- Develop mechanisms to drive the alignment between the Professional Qualifications system and the Educational Qualifications system, ensuring practical and tangible transferability in both directions.
- Advocate for the use of Occupational Standards in the development of competency-based curricula, learning programs, and training courses so that learning outcomes could be accumulated in a Competency Credit Bank system.
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Strategy 4 |
Promoting the Value of Occupational Standards Toward Professional Excellence
⦁ Work Plan
- Enhance the capabilities of the workforce by certifying competencies according to Occupational Standards.
- Establish performance standards for organizations responsible for certification bodies and for training service providers, using international standards to ensure trust and confidence among service recipients.
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Strategy 5 |
Improving Performance to Build Confidence and Improve Service Delivery
⦁ Work Plan
- Increase the capability of the workforce information system and the central database for Professional Qualifications, ensuring data linkage and integration with partner organizations.
- Improve operational processes and enhance staff’s capabilities to elevate service delivery.
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Strategy 6 |
Building Recognition for the Professional Qualifications System
⦁ Work Plan
- Enhance operations with marketing to promote recognition of the Professional Qualifications system.
- Elevate public relations efforts to raise awareness through communication channels and event organization.
Organizational Values
