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7. Conclusions and Implementation RoadmapTopics7.1 Introduction7.2 Training & Assessment Toolboxes7.3 Progress of Implementation of MRA Work Plan7.4 Roadmap for MRA –TP7.5 ConclusionsKey terms found in this chapter ASEAN Tourism Professional Monitoring Committee (ATPMC) Training and Assessment Toolboxes7.1 IntroductionThe MRA for tourism professionals has been a coordinated and managed processsince 1999 when the ATFTMD was formed and has taken a logical approach todevelopment.1999 -Formation ofATFTMD2005 - ASEAN-AustraliaDevelopmentCooperationProgrambegins2007 - DevelopCommonASEAN TourismCurriculum2007 - DevelopASEAN CommonComptencyStandards forTourismProfessionals2010 -Developmentof ATPRS &ATQEM2010 -Establishmentof ATPMC2012 - DevelopToolbox forHousekeepingDivision2013 - Trainingof TrainerProgramcontinues2014 - Softlaunch ofimplemtationof MRA - TP2015 - Launchof MRA onTourismProfessionalsFigure 7-1: Process of MRA – TP Development 2005-2015The 13th ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in January 2010 endorsed “MRA FollowupImplementation Requirements” including capacity development for members ofrelated organisations under the MRA at regional and national levels.7.2 Training & Assessment ToolboxesASEAN Member States agreed to develop training toolboxes for commoncompetencies for the six identified labour divisions (housekeeping, foodproduction, food and beverages services, front office, tour operation and travelP a g e | 58
agencies) and additional toolboxes for the specific housekeeping division’scompetencies.7.2.1 Housekeeping DivisionThe housekeeping division was identified as a priority due to significantemployment opportunities in the region. The toolboxes will be used by tourismtraining and education institutions in ASEAN Countries (Certificate II to AdvancedDiploma levels), as a reference to deliver a standardized competency-basedtraining system for the housekeeping division. It will also be used to conductprofessional certification programs for the housekeeping division.7.2.2 Implementation of ToolboxesThe Tourism Professional Certification Boards (TPCB) and National TourismProfessional Boards (NTPB) of respective ASEAN Member States are involved in thedevelopment and implementation of the toolboxes. NTPBs will be given theownership of the developed toolboxes and entrusted with the responsibility toensure systematic implementation of the toolboxes in their respective countries.The overall project will contribute to efforts to strengthen the tourism sector, apriority integration sector within the AEC Blueprint, by supporting efforts to buildthe skills of workers in the tourism industry. It will do so by developing trainingmaterials for selected competencies in the tourism industry.7.2.3 Project PhasesThis project has followed two phases. The first has been to develop trainingtoolboxes for common and generic competencies for all six tourism labour divisionsand selected toolboxes for housekeeping division competencies.The second phase, begun in 2012, is to develop a pool of ASEAN Master Assessorsand Trainers, provide Training of Trainers and support limited piloting testing ofthe toolboxes.7.3 Progress of Implementation of MRA Work PlanMRA Work Plan Status Target dates1 Establishment of ATPMC Done 20102 Review of ACCSTP Framework &CATC3 Development of Training Toolbox forHousekeeping4 Development of ATPRS includingASEAN Tourism QualificationsEquivalent Matrix (ATQEM) On-going Implementedcontinuously Done 2011-2012Project on “Gap Analysis onthe Implementation of MRAon Tourism Professionals” isnow on-going, funded byAADCP IIThe Development of ATPRS2012P a g e | 59
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