Case study: Greening TVET while generating funds for its implementation in Fiji

A vocational school in a rural area of Fiji has partnered up with a local timber mill to improve the relevance of training provided and to inject sustainable development principles into a programme called Woodcraft Technology. The programme teaches students how to add value to ‘waste’ wood from the sawmill. Students construct lamp stands, ornaments, statues, etc. from waste timber and this is sold to interested customers. In addition to teaching practical and applied skills in a learner-centred manner, the programme includes a commercial component that raises funds for the school, thus contributing to the sustainability of the programme.