Phnom Penh Capital: From 12 to 13 November 2026, following the assignment of the Director of the Tourism Professional Training Department, a three-member team from the Department participated in a workshop to review and validate 25 Standard Training Packages (STPs), covering 37 qualifications for 2026. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, with participation from relevant technical departments, Technical Working Groups (TWGs) responsible for developing Standard Training Packages, and industry representatives from various occupational sectors, bringing together approximately 120 participants.
The workshop aimed to validate the documents comprising the Standard Training Packages following the preparation of their initial drafts by the Technical Working Groups (TWGs). The validation process focused on gathering technical inputs and practical feedback from experienced professionals with direct workplace knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience in performing the tasks and responsibilities required in their respective occupations.
Over the two-day workshop, participants reviewed and validated 25 Standard Training Packages, covering 37 qualifications for 2026. With regard to the tourism sector, the validation covered four occupational skills areas: Front Office, Food and Beverage Service, Housekeeping, and Food Preparation (Cookery), comprising a total of 12 qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4, in accordance with the Cambodian Qualifications Framework (CQF).
It is worth noting that each Standard Training Package (STP) consists of the following key documents:
- Competency Standard (CS)
- Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
- Competency Assessment Package (CAP)
- Competency-Based Learning Package (CBLP)
The development of Standard Training Packages for all 12 qualifications in accordance with the Cambodian Qualifications Framework (CQF) will contribute significantly to enhancing the quality of human resources in the tourism sector. This will be achieved through the provision of structured learning pathways and transparent, nationally recognized mechanisms for skills assessment and certification. The system also enables learners to pursue further education or have their existing competencies assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), based on their work experience, with the opportunity to obtain certificates or diplomas equivalent to the corresponding levels of the national qualifications framework.
Furthermore, the development of competency-based training and standardized assessment systems will help strengthen the quality of the tourism workforce and ensure that workforce competencies are aligned with the needs and requirements of the private sector. These efforts will also enhance Cambodia’s competitiveness at both regional and international levels while supporting the Royal Government’s human resource development policies under the Seventh Legislature of the National Assembly. In particular, they will contribute to the implementation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, which aims to provide vocational and technical skills training to 1.5 million young people, thereby improving their skills, employment opportunities and incomes, while contributing to sustainable national economic development.
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