TENP Hosts High-Profile Benchmarking Visit on Australian Qualifications and RPL

 The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) today hosted a high-level delegation led by Hon. Oku Kaunya, MP for Teso North, on a benchmarking visit focused on the delivery of Australian Qualifications under the Signet Institute and the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programmes.

Hon. Kaunya was accompanied by the Principal of Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College (TVC), Mr. Lawrence Ongati, alongside other officials. The visit aimed to draw lessons from TENP’s experience in international qualifications and competency-based pathways that enhance access, mobility, and employability for trainees.

The delegation was warmly received by TENP Chief Principal, Dr. Charles Koech, flanked by members of the institution’s top management team, as well as Mr. Rop, the Signet Institute Marketing Officer for the North Rift region.

During the engagement, TENP shared best practices on the training and assessment of Australian Qualifications delivered in partnership with the Signet Institute, highlighting quality assurance mechanisms, industry alignment, trainer capacity development, and learner support systems.

 The team also discussed the operationalization of RPL programmes, emphasizing their role in recognizing skills and competencies acquired through work experience and informal learning.

Hon. Kaunya commended TENP for its leadership in adopting innovative training models and fostering international partnerships that respond to labour market needs. He noted that the insights gained would be instrumental in strengthening TVET delivery at Chamasiri TVC and across the region.

Dr. Koech reaffirmed TENP’s commitment to collaboration and knowledge sharing, underscoring the Polytechnic’s mandate to champion excellence in technical and vocational education and training.

The visit concluded with a tour of key training facilities and a commitment to deepen collaboration in advancing skills development, international certification, and inclusive pathways through RPL.