SURVEY QUESTIONS FOR UNIVERSITIES, POLYTECHNICS, TVET CENTRES

AFRICA GREEN SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS SURVEY - UNIVERSITIES, POLYTECHNICS, & TVET CENTRES
The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) in collaboration with the ACQF-II Project is undertaking an initiative titled "Greening Skills and Qualifications in Africa – Users’ Engagement." This initiative aims to gather the perspectives of different stakeholders on integrating green skills and qualifications into African education systems to support the ultimate objective, which is to propose measures that align these systems with the requirements of the emerging green economy, emphasizing sustainability, climate action, climate justice, and the inclusion of indigenous knowledge. This survey is designed to gather insights from University, Polytechnics and TVET Centres stakeholders, facilitating a deeper understanding and effective implementation of the ACQF-II project objectives. Your identity and responses will be kept strictly confidential, used solely for research purposes, and reported anonymously to safeguard your privacy and to ensure honest and open dialogue.

1. Green skills refer to the knowledge and talents required to perform in jobs that promote environmental sustainability and a green economy. 2. A green job is a career path or position that has an element of, or is wholly focused on, protecting nature, reducing waste and pollution, or using natural resources more wisely. 3. Micro-credentials are short, focused educational programs that validate specific skills or competencies, often awarded through online courses or workshops.
A. Demography
1. What is your current position*
2. Country*
3. Age Group*

Under 1818-2425-3435-4445+
4. Gender*

MaleFemale
5. Type of institution*

UniversityPolytechnicTVET CentresOther
B. Questions
1. To what extent are green skills integrated into your curriculum/training programs?*

Not at allMinimally integratedModerately integratedFully integrated across all programsNot sure
2. What steps are being taken to make green skills more central and cross-cutting? (Select all that apply)*

Curriculum review or reformFaculty training and developmentPartnerships with environmental organizationsPolicy directives from the governmentNoneOther (please specify)
3. How often do you engage with the industry to align with green job requirements?*

NeverOccasionally (annually or less)Frequently (quarterly or more)Very frequently (ongoing collaboration)Not sure
4. What are the biggest barriers to scaling up green skills training? (Select up to)*

Lack of fundingLimited infrastructureShortage of qualified staffLow institutional prioritizationInadequate curriculum contentLack of industry demandOther (please specify)
5. Has your institution adopted micro-credentials or modular training for green skills?*

Yes, fully adaptedYes, in pilot stagesNo, but under considerationNo plans currentlyNot familiar with the concept
6. How are informal green skills (e.g., in agriculture, waste, energy) recognized?*

Through formal certification programsThrough assessment centres or RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)Not formally recognizedNot applicableOther (please specify)
7. How well do your training offerings align with national/continental climate policies (e.g., AfCFTA, Agenda 2063)?*

Fully alignedSomewhat alignedNot alignedNot sure
8.Which of these actors do you collaborate with to promote green skills? (Select all that apply)*

Government ministries or agenciesOther educational institutionsPrivate sector partnersNGOs or international organizationsNoneOther (please specify)
9. What strategies has your institution used to support informal sector workers in gaining green skills? (Select all that apply)*

Short-term training programsCommunity outreach initiativesPublic-private partnershipsOn-the-job training or apprenticeshipsWe have not yet implemented such strategiesOther (please specify)
10. How do you assess the impact of green skills programs on employment and sustainability outcomes? (Select all that apply)*

Employment tracking of graduatesCommunity feedback and surveysPartnerships with employers for feedbackInternal performance reviewsWe currently do not assess the impactOther (please specify)
Thank you for your time and valuable input
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