Dual Vocational Education in Vietnam

Role of the AHK Vietnam in vocational training

AHK Vietnam serves as the primary point of contact, training consultant, and coordinator for vocational education initiatives. The quality of training is ensured through a structured and closely monitored framework.

Its range of services includes identifying suitable Vietnamese vocational training centers as cooperation partners, as well as advising interested companies on establishing, developing, and implementing tailored training programs in Vietnam.

Additionally, AHK Vietnam conducts examinations, issues and manages certificates and qualifications in line with German DIHK standards. It also provides advisory support to Vietnamese ministries on vocational training matters.

The overarching goal of AHK Vietnam is to support companies in developing a skilled workforce by transferring key elements of the German dual education system—combining theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experience in the workplace.

Benefits for companies

• The number of apprentices to be trained is determined according to the needs of each company.
• Under the direct guidance of the company, the apprentices receive targeted training and are equipped with the necessary skills. This enables companies to secure qualified and highly skilled employees.
• Rejuvenation and specialization of the company's workforce.
• After the training period, companies can assess the trainees' skills and deploy them according to their strengths.
• No time wasted on retraining and induction after the apprentices have completed their training.
• The training program is based on the dual training system of the DIHK - Germany and is tailored to the needs of the companies. During the apprenticeship, trainees have the opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical work experience at the same time, which increases the flexibility of the workforce.
• Building up and securing a potential employee base for the future of the company.
• As a company with a workforce trained to DIHK standards, the professionalism and competitiveness of the company is increased.

Value added for the apprentices

• Apprentices get the opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical experiences during the training time.
• Apprentices get the insights of the professional working environment as well as the specific job right in the process of vocational training.
• The training company guides and trains the apprentices directly and support them to find their orientation and to strengthen necessary skills.
• The training content is based on the dual vocational training program of German DIHK.
• Apprentices receive monthly salary as well as other benefits according to company policy.
• No additional tuition fee for the dual vocational training program of German DIHK for apprentices
• Graduates have the opportunity to get permanent job at the company after graduation.
• Depending on the training occupation, graduates will receive the diploma in accordance with the training system of Vietnam and vocational certificate according to the German DIHK Standards.

Best Practice in Vietnam

Cooperation of Bosch Vietnam Co., Ltd. and LILAMA2: In October 2013, the first year of training of the skilled occupation industry mechanics started in cooperation between Bosch Vietnam Co., Ltd. and LILAMA2 Technical & Technology College in Dong Nai. The promising training program was participated by 24 trainees. In total, the vocational training takes 3.5 years and is taken over by qualified and experienced trainers. The program includes 75% of practical work within the vocational training center of Bosch Vietnam and 25% theoretical education of LILAMA2. Based on German standards, Bosch Vietnam intended to employ and train further trainees in the following years.