VETA (Vocational Education and Training Authority) is an autonomous government agency in Tanzania, established under the Vocational Education and Training Act. Its core mandate is to provide, finance, regulate, coordinate, and promote vocational education and training (VET) in the country.

Vision, Mission, Core Values

Vision: Tanzania with sufficient and competent artisans.

Mission: To ensure availability of vocational skills through provision and promotion of vocational education and training to meet labour market demand for socio-economic development.

Core Values: People First, Dexterity & Creativity, Teamwork & Integrity, Relevancy.

Functions & Roles

Training Provision

Offers training via VETA centres across the country.

Trains vocational teachers at Morogoro Vocational Teachers Training College (MVTTC).

Financing Support

Funded by the Skills Development Levy (SDL) collected from employers, government allocations, donor contributions, and training fees.

Promotion of VET

Engages with stakeholders including employers, students, and development partners.

Uses media, fairs, exhibitions, and publications to raise awareness.

Regulation & Coordination

Oversees standards, curricula, and assessments to ensure training meets labour market needs.

Certifies skills through the Directorate of Assessment and Certification.

Structure & Governance

Managed by a Vocational Education and Training Board (VET Board), responsible for policy, performance, and governance.

Board members come from employers’ associations, trade unions, ministries, and NGOs.

Trade Advisory Committees (TACs) represent different trade sectors and ensure training relevance.

Modes of Training and Delivery

Institution-Based Training – delivered at VETA-owned or affiliated training centres.

Dual Apprenticeship Programme – combines classroom learning with workplace training.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – certifies skills people already possess.

Offers both short courses and long-term programmes.

Sectors / Trade Areas

VETA provides training in a wide variety of fields, including:

Mechanical

Electrical

Civil & Building Engineering

Automotive

Commercial & Business Support

Clothing & Textile

Transport

Mining & Extractives

Printing

Cosmetology

Agriculture & Food Processing

Hospitality & Tourism

Fine & Performing Arts

Recent Developments

Introduction of the Dual Apprenticeship Training System (DATS), inspired by the German model, in areas like motor mechanics, electrical trades, and tourism.

Ongoing efforts to better align vocational training with labour market needs to improve employability.