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Final Report for Project No.: 120434
Country Liberia
Project title Promoting youth employment in the mining, construction and agriculture sector
Project number 120434
Beneficiaries Approx. 350 vulnerable youth
Project duration May 2013 – July 2014
Extension August 2014 – November 2015 (extended due to EVD outbreak)
Donor Government of Japan
Counterparts Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Booker Washington Institute
Monrovia Vocational Training Centre
Total budget USD 1,424,560.67 (incl. 13% support costs)
Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY.............................................................................................................
- IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS...............................................................................................................
- TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
- TRAINING PROGRAM ROLLOUT
- TRAINING RESULTS............................................................................................................................
- EMPLOYMENT RESULTS
- CAPACITY BUIILDING FOR THE INSTITUTION
- SCHOOL CALENDAR – YEARLY
- PROCUREMENT
- SUPPORT FROM KOMATSU LTD......................................................................................................
- INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
- WORK-PLAN – ACTUAL (2013-2015)
2. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
There are two training components, A) Basic Maintenance and B) Operator Training. The operator
training was scheduled to start after completion of the building and inauguration of the facility,
which took place in June 2014. In August 2014 the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak escalated and
the project was forced to stop operations in-line with Government of Liberia orders to shut-down
schools as an emergency measure to curtail the spread of the EVD. The Government of Japan swiftly
provided a no-cost extension to all projects in the country due to these circumstances. The project
was granted an extension up-to November 2015. The project restarted training activities shortly
after the Government announced schools were to re-open 2nd^ of February 2015. During the period
of construction the project started off with Basic Maintenance Training modules by collaborating
with the Monrovia Vocational Training Centre (MVTC) and inviting instructors from the Booker
Washington Institute (BWI).
Overall, the project trained twenty two (22) teachers from various institutions under this program.
Three hundred and sixty seven (367) students completed various skills training courses up-until 31st
June 2014 (i.e. diesel engine course and HVAC). Four (4) teachers were sent to Komatsu in Japan for
specialized heavy equipment operator training. The operator training started in June 2014 and was
stopped in August 2014 when the EVD outbreak escalated. In March 2015 the training for heavy
equipment operators was restarted. In August 2015, one hundred and forty nine (149) students
graduated from the heavy equipment operator program. In total this project had an impact on five
hundred and thirty eight (538) beneficiaries.
This project was implemented under extremely difficult circumstances in a fragile state and had to
adapt to absorb the shock of the emergency crisis due to the spread of the EVD.
This section outlines the strategy applied to roll-out an effective training program for the delivery of
training for heavy equipment.
A) Basic Maintenance
The project collaborated with the Monrovia Vocational Training Centre to use their facility
and teachers as the hub for delivery of basic maintenance courses. This benefited the school
by upgrading their teacher’s capacity and revision of their current curriculum by integrating
the latest technology into their lessons. A detailed roll-out schedule was implemented
successfully to kick-off this program.
I) Course Development Schedule
A five member UNIDO staff team was used to roll out this schedule. All the compilation and
development activity is done locally. Class room demonstration parts were procured from
the local market and scrap/used parts were chosen to keep the cost low. Cut sections where
ordered from overseas. The course development schedule for the MVTC is below:
Month Week 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4
Textbook RV
Power point presentation RV
Lesson Plan RV
Question paper RV
Answer key RV
Grading system RV
Material Purchase - Capital SP^ International
Material Purchase - LM JS
Text book printing JK
Q & A sheet Printing JK
Class room set up JK /RV
Practical setup JK / RV
MVTC ORIENTATION RV
TOT RV
Reg. / ID Card / Text Book JK
1st Batch MVTC
Monitoring JK /RV
MAY JUN
HVAC DE - I DE - II
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
B) Operator Training
Operator training is conducted in the new facility built by UNIDO at the campus of the
Booker Washington Institute. UNIDO selected their best teachers and trained them both
locally and internationally to upgrade their skills. They are serving as senior instructors in the
new facility. This facility is in operation since June 2014 and was temporarily shut-down
during the government school closure during the EVD outbreak. The school re-opened
shortly after the government declared schools to be re-opened in February 2015.
I) Course Development Schedule
Month Week 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Textbook RV
Power point presentation RV
Lesson Plan WG/J C Question paper WG/JC
Answer key WG/JC
Grading system RV
Material Purchase - Capital SP Material Purchase - LM LK
Text book printing JK
Q & A sheet Printing JK
Class room set up SP /LK
Practical setup RV / SP
ORIENTATION RV
TOT RV
Reg. / ID Card / Text Book JK
1st Batch MVTC
Monitoring JK /RV
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
OT - 2W
OT - 2W
OT - 3M DE - III DE - IV
II) Staffing
Training of trainer (TOT) program is conducted by Komatsu in Japan, ITO city. From the
results of the TOT, the top ranking senior and junior instructor are selected to run the
regular training courses. A copy of Komatsu’s TOT training report is attached as Annex I.
UNIDO training coordinator managed the student registration and affairs. Student
evaluation and course evaluation is also done on the last day to assess the overall conduct of
the course. The results are circulated for every course to the UNIDO and BWI management.
Head Instructor appointed by UNIDO carries out the day to day operations. Student’s
feedback on the course and results are discussed with the BWI management to improve the
scores and implement the recommendations.
- A local contractor was hired to use a motor-grader to establish the correct elevations that would limit pooling of water and ensure proper water run- off during the raining season.
Drafting of technical specifications incl. building scope of works 100% - Detailed drawings including scope of works were prepared outlining a functional training centre.
- Technical specification for a pre-engineered building was completed, which included: room layouts, exterior / interior wall cladding, galvanized steel structure, windows / doors, mechanical and electrical fittings.
Procurement of equipment and supplies for training centre 100% - Technical specifications, procurement and supply have been completed to equip the training school.
- Equipment procured by the project included over 2, items of workshop tooling, a power generator, classroom furniture, IT equipment for running the classroom courses, a hydraulic excavator, operator simulators and mechanical components for training.
Construction works for training centre 100% - The construction of the facility was completed and accepted on the 9th^ April 2014.
- The official inauguration with Government Officials, Komatsu and Embassy of Japan staff took place in June 2014.
- The inauguration of the training centre was attended by the Vice President of Liberia Hon. Joseph Boakai, Minister of Commerce and Industry Hon. Axel Addy, Minister of Finance Hon. Amara Konneh, Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Shigeru Hamano – Embassy of Japan, Senior Vice President Komatsu Mr. Noboru Sato and Mr. Patrick Kormawa UNIDO Director. Assessment and selection of instructors 100% - Mechanical instructors were evaluated by UNIDO mechanical engineer from MVTC, BWI and GBCC. A total
of 22 instructors were invited to attend the short-module courses, which were delivered at MVTC.
- The top instructors that scored the highest were selected to lead the new program for heavy equipment operation located at BWI. These instructors a total of 4 were sent for further and advanced training with Komatsu Ltd. In Japan.
Training of trainers’ program for instructors 100% - Training of trainer programs were organized for the following course topics: HVAC, Diesel Engine I, Diesel Engine II and Heavy Equipment Operation.
Output III: establish and deliver training and employment program in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment Activity Status Remarks Establish training curriculums with support from Komatsu 100% - Komatsu prepared the following curriculum for use at the school: 5S, general safety, heavy equipment operation for hydraulic excavator, training tools and fundamentals for construction machinery.
Establish relevant health and safety training 100% - Komatsu prepared safety training for working with heavy equipment and in a workshop environment.
Establish training management structure and course delivery tools
100% - Organizational structure for the heavy equipment school was established including policies and procedures for management of the school. Details outlined in this report.
- Provided training on implementation of these policies to ensure school can function effectively and efficiently.
Establish training recruitment and partnership hub 100% - A student affairs coordinator within BWI was appointed as the lead for making linkages with companies. However, due to the EVD crisis this activity stopped. In post-EVD Liberia this hub is essential to help graduates in the transition from training to the labour market.
3. IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS
Two leading vocational schools have been identified as counterparts for this project. These
selections were made in consultation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and by various
other factors such as accessibility, land availability for expansion, school annual budget and school
operational capability. Due to suitable land availability and adequate budget support by the
Government of Liberia, Booker Washington Institute (BWI) was selected for the Operator Training
program. We selected the Monrovia Vocational Training Centre (MVTC) for Basic Maintenance
course due to the fact that they are running similar programs successfully and they are located in the
capital, Monrovia, where a high number of youths can readily access the program. Furthermore this
school is under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Although the core training activities were centred
at these two institutions, UNIDO allocated space for teachers from various colleges in Liberia to
participate in the Training of Trainers (TOT) program to pass the knowledge of modern curriculum to
other institutions (i.e. Grand Bassa Community College). We also distributed the electronic copies of
training aids used in these TOT courses so that the material can be incorporated into their own
programs.
Summary of the Institutional Partners
UNIDO has the overall responsibility for ensuring the smooth execution of the project and
day-to-day operations. UNIDO will provide all necessary technical expertise, assets and
training management required to execute activities.
Monrovia Vocational Training Centre (MVTC) The MVTC is the hub for the training of
trainers’ workshop for a/c repair, diesel engine and preventative maintenance. The MVTC is
the main vocational training school located in the capital city of Liberia. The MVTC delivers
courses in the following trades: (i) automotive; (ii) heavy equipment; (iii) electricity; (iv)
masonry; (v) plumbing; (vi) drafting; (vii) refrigeration and air conditioning; (viii) welding and
fabrication; and (ix) carpentry.
Booker Washington Institute (BWI) The Booker Washington Institute (BWI) was founded in
1929 as the leading technical and vocational school in Liberia. The BWI falls under the
Ministry of Education and is governed by a 17 member board. The President of Liberia
serves as chairman of the board. BWI did not escape the devastation left behind by the civil
war. Historically, the institute has served the country as one of the leading educational arms
for training skilled workers in the country. BWI was selected as the main host for the Japan
Heavy Equipment Operator School (JHEOS) and will maintain the delivery of the operator
certificate course.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) provided government level support to monitor
the project activities and resolve issues with approvals required from various ministries (i.e.
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth and Sports). The MOCI provided an important
link to industry by providing the project management unit access to private sector contacts
for expanding job opportunities for the future graduates.
4. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
The 14 year civil war created an enormous technical gap, the teachers working in various vocational
schools need modern training on current technology necessary to narrow this gap and meet the
needs of industry. Thus various courses have been designed to transfer modern technology. Keeping
the level of target audience (youth & returnees who might not have pre-requisite qualification
levels) in mind, a text book has been compiled by referring to various manufacturer technology using
more illustrations and less written descriptions. Each course text book is designed for a daily lesson
with practical exercises built-in for every two hours of lecture. At the end of the daily lesson, an
assignment for that day is developed and is an integral part of the book. Power point presentations
are developed for daily lessons and use the same illustrations used in the text book in the same
sequence. Demonstration videos from various manufacturers are used to help participants
understand new technology. Used parts from the local market were purchased for class room
demonstration. Cut sections to aid learning of complex technology were also procured form
international vendors. At the end of each course, participants are tested on learning outcomes both
in practical and theoretical knowledge. A separate grading system has been developed to evaluate
each students performance throughout the course. Students who did not pass the course in the first
attempt are given another chance in a make-up course to help them score passing grades.
The following are the overview of various courses developed and implemented:
A. Basic Maintenance (Each course contact hour is 30)
S # Course Name Short Description
Heating Ventilation and Air-
Conditioning (HVAC)
Identify major air conditioning components in
the machine
Explain its purpose and function
Diagnosis AC system using a manifold gauge.
Recover, vacuum and recharge air-
conditioning system
Add Lubricant in the system
2 Diesel Engine – I (DE – I)
4 Stroke cycle
Multi cylinder engine and firing order
Major Components and its function
Valve mechanism, timing and Variable Valve
Technology
Lubrication system
Cooling system
3 Diesel Engine – II (DE – II)
Conditions to operate diesel engine
Diesel engine output control
Combustion cycle
Combustion chamber design
Fuel system - Components, Fuel injection
pump, Electronic injection
Common rail fuel injection system
Fuel injector
Turbo charger
5. TRAINING PROGRAM ROLLOUT
Training of Trainer (TOT) courses were conducted for each course for teachers from various
vocational institutions. The respective school teachers conducted the program for UNIDO students
at their locations. UNIDO supplied desktop computers along with a projector, multimedia speakers,
stationeries, printing support and transport allowance. UNIDO supervised the entire program and
managed the student nomination and evaluation through their field staff. The basic maintenance
course started in November 2013 and ended June 2014. The Operator Training – Excavator course
started in June and was scheduled up to October 2014. When the government announced officially
that schools could be re-opened after the EVD outbreak, the project restarted the training activities
in March 2015. In August 2015 a total of 149 students graduated from the operator training
program.
A. Basic Maintenance Course Calendar
B. Operator Training – Excavator – Course Calendar
The TOT for the operator course held in Komatsu, Japan from 12th^ May to 30th^ May 2014.
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
1st Week Prep. / Regis. HVAC Holiday
AC Make up Course
Diesel Engine I
Simulator TOT
Diesel Engine II
Diesel Engine II
2nd Week
TOT - HVAC HVAC TOT - DE I
Diesel Engine I
Diesel Engine I
TOT - DE II
Diesel Engine II
DE2 Make up Course
3rd Week Prep. / Regis. HVAC HVAC
Diesel Engine I
Diesel Engine I
DE1 Make up Course
Diesel Engine II
4th Week HVAC Holiday HVAC
Diesel Engine I
Diesel Engine I
Diesel Engine II
Diesel Engine II
5th Week HVAC
Diesel Engine II
6. TRAINING RESULTS
Training of Trainers (TOT)
A total of 22 teachers from various vocational training institutions in Liberia were trained on
basic maintenance courses out of which 9 teachers scored less than 80%. More teachers
failed (45%) in HVAC course. The course average for each modules is shown in the graph.
Total # of Teachers Trained
HVAC Course Average DE-I Course Average DE-II Course Average
TOT SUMMARY REPORT
55% 73%^ 92%
HVAC DE - I DE - II
TOT SUMMARY RESULT
of Teachers Passed Teachers Passed % # of Teachers Failed Teachers Failed %
Regular Courses
of student trained in HVAC
of students passed in HVAC
of students failed in HVAC
of student passed in make-up
of student drop out
Course Avearage (Out of 100)
HVAC SUMMARY RESULTS
of students
passed in HVAC
of students
failed in HVAC
of student
passed in make- up
of student drop
out
Course Avearage (Out of 100)
HVAC SUMMARY RESULTS (%)
HVAC FEEDBACK SUMMARY
Poor Average Good Excellent
Student trained in DE - I
Students passed in DE - I
Students failed in DE - I
Student passed in make-up
Student drop out
Course Avearage (Out of 100)
DE - I SUMMARY RESULTS
