University of Vocational Technology

University of Vocational Technology
වෘත්තීය තාක්ෂණ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය

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Motto යාවජීව අධ්‍යාපනය සැමට (Sinhala)
Motto in English
 Life Long Learning for All!
Type Public
Established 2009
Chancellor Prof. Dayantha Wijeyesekera
Vice-Chancellor Prof. G L D Wickramasinghe
Academic staff
 Two faculties
Students 1850
Undergraduates 1600
Location Ratmalana, Western, Sri Lanka
Campus Urban
Colours

Blue, Maroon & Yellow

            
Affiliations Association of Commonwealth Universities
Website University of Vocational Technology

Coordinates: 7°15′15″N 80°35′48″E / 7.25417°N 80.59667°E / 7.25417; 80.59667

The University of Vocational Technology-UVT Sinhalese: වෘත්තීය තාක්ෂණ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය , Tamil: வாழ்க்கைத் தொழில்சார் தொழில்நுட்பவியல் பல்கலைக்கழகம் is established by the parliamentary Act No. 31 of 2008, in 2009 and functions under the purview of the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training.[1] The general objective of the University of Vocational Technology is to provide progressive upward movement to the students in the Technical Education and Vocational Training System, based on their aptitudes and abilities, to acquire University Education.[2][3]

The University of Vocational Technology hosts two faculties (Faculty of Industrial and Vocational Technology (FIVT) & Faculty of Training Technology (FTT)), 8 departments, and teaches about 800 students in the fields of Mechatronics, Manufacturing, IT(software), IT(Network), IT(Multimedia & Web), Food, Film & Television Production, Building Services Technology, Construction Technology, Industrial Management and Teaching.

Vision, Mission and Objectives of the University

Vision

To be the leading University providing Technical and Vocational Education for all with the aspiration to achieve professional excellence.

Mission

The Mission of the University of Vocational Technology is to provide services in human resources, curriculum development, learning resources development, research and consultancy, achieve professional excellence with ethical rectitude, and liaise with the global

Objectives

TVET sector, academic community and industry. The specific objectives of the University of Vocational Technology are to provide;[4]

Faculties and Institutes

The University of Vocational Technology, currently has two faculties; Faculty of Industrial and Vocational Technology (FIVT) and Faculty of Training Technology (FTT).[5]

Deans of Faculties

Deans are the heads of the faculties. They are responsible for the management and the tasks carried out by the faculty. Deans are appointed by the chancellor for three years.

Faculty of Industrial and Vocational Technology (FIVT)

Stamp of University of Vocational Technology published by Printer Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka

Departments of the faculty

Faculty of Industrial & Vocational Technology to provide degree level courses of study for middle level technical personnel. The faculty offers undergraduate programmes in specialized areas of Civil Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Agriculture and Food and Manufacturing. The faculty makes arrangements to offer postgraduate diplomas and degrees in the near future.

Undergraduate Programmes offered by the FIVT

Faculty of Training Technology (FTT)

Departments of the faculty

The currently offered undergraduate programmes are mainly related to Training Technology. They include pedagogical training and technical training. Teaching staff in the TVET sector and in the industries is provided the opportunity of obtaining academic qualifications through the Programmes offered by the faculty of Training Technology. In addition the faculty offers degree programmes in Information and Communication Technology.

Undergraduate Programmes offered by the FTT

Centre for Continuing Education (CEC)

A Centre for Continuing Education (CEC) and curriculum development units function under the Faculty of Training Technology. These units provide extension services to the agencies in the TVET sector which are delivering training at NVQ Levels 1 to 6, in the areas of human resource development and curriculum development.

Chancellor and Vice Chancellor

Chancellor

The chancellor is the head of the university and is responsible for awarding all the academic degrees. Usually the chancellor is a distinguished person in an academic discipline. Otherwise it is a clergy or a distinguished person in the civil society. Appointment is done by the President of Sri Lanka. The position is mainly ceremonial and duties are usually carried out by the vice chancellor. The current chancellor of the university is Prof.Dayantha Wijeyesekera.

Vice Chancellor

The vice chancellor is the academic principal and administrative officer of the University, responsible for management tasks. This appointment is also done by the President of Sri Lanka. The current Vice Chancellor is Prof. G L D Wickramasinghe who is also the professor of Textile Engineering.

Former Vice Chancellors

Prof. Kapila Gunasekara.

Dr. T. A. Piyasiri,

Library

The UVT operates a network of libraries comprising the main library at University premises. The library is open for students from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on each day including week-ends except Full Moon Poya Days and University holidays.

The library is well equipped with a substantial collection of books in a wide variety of subjects and many foreign and local journals and substantial collection of videos, audios, to supplement print material. The library provides internet facilities for study purposes of students.

In-house photocopying facilities are also available at very nominal rates for the convenience of all library users. The library has copies of past examination papers, which are also available on the University website. Students are advised to read the library information sheets available at all libraries for more details on the facilities provided and how to make use of them.

Student organizations

Students at the University of Vocational Technology run over 10 clubs and organizations. These include cultural and religious groups, academic clubs, and common-interest organizations. The University Students' Union is considered the highest body which represents all internal students.

These student societies include:

References

  1. ↑ University of Vocational Technology, CourseNet.lk
  2. ↑ University of Vocational Technology, Government Information Centre-Sri Lanka
  3. ↑ Sri Lanka-25 Universities for Vocational Technology, Lanka University News
  4. ↑
  5. ↑ University of Vocational Technology-Faculties
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