Vocational Training in Accordance with Moroccan Law
Vocational training in Morocco refers to a national institution and government employer established in 1974, aimed at equipping young individuals with skills relevant to various labor market sectors in the context of globalization. This is achieved through a structured program of training that includes specified duration, modes, levels, channels, and schedules, in compliance with the applicable regulations governing vocational training. Private vocational training encompasses any training activity conducted by private institutions established by individuals, rather than by the state. This includes both basic vocational training across all levels and modes, as well as on-the-job training, whether culminating in a diploma or providing qualifications. The increasing number of enrollments in training institutions in Morocco can be attributed to the wide array of specializations available across diverse fields. These institutions offer theoretical and practical courses that prepare individuals for employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, or even enable them to start their own enterprises.
Prominent Vocational Training Institutions in Morocco
The following are some of the key vocational training institutions in Morocco:
Public Vocational Training Institutions
These institutions are distributed across the following sectors:
- Agricultural training, such as the Institute of Specialized Technicians in Agriculture in Temara.
- The construction, real estate, transportation, public works, energy, and mining sectors, represented by the Mining Institute in Tuisit.
- The tourism and hospitality sector, including various hotel and tourism technology institutes.
- The audiovisual sector, illustrated by the Specialized Institute in Cinema Professions in Ouarzazate.
- The fisheries sector, including Fisheries Technology Institutes located in Al Hoceima, Larache, Safi, Tan-Tan, and Laayoune.
Private Vocational Training Institutions
These institutions cover various sectors, including:
- Administration, management, and commerce, with institutions such as the Scientific and Technical School in Laayoune.
- Hairdressing and beauty, exemplified by the Vandy Private Institute of Beauty in Agadir.
- Electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering, along with construction and public works, represented by the Moroccan Applied Electronics School in Khouribga.
- Healthcare and paramedical fields, including the Health Training Institute in Marrakech.
- Textiles and apparel, highlighted by the Khawla Private School for Fashion Design, Sewing, and Cutting in Tangier.
- Tourism and hospitality, with institutions like the Specialized Institute for Tourism Professions in Casablanca.
- Media and communication technologies, represented by the Scientific and Technical School in Laayoune.
- Food industries, including Axlial, which specializes in training in Agadir.
General Admission Requirements for Public and Private Training Institutions
Candidates must meet specific criteria to enroll in government training institutions. For private vocational training institutions, candidates must fulfill the same requirements as those needed for public institutions, including age and educational level specifications. Upon completion of training, accredited institutions confer diplomas according to the regulations and formats established in relevant texts.
These diplomas must be signed by the head of the examination committee, indicating the level and specialization completed, as well as the name of the institution. The administrative endorsement of this information serves as official recognition by the state, granting holders the same rights as those conferred upon holders of similar qualifications from government sectors.
Candidates undergo assessments to evaluate their readiness for further specialization, known as psychotechnical tests. These assessments consist of a series of diverse multiple-choice questions requiring precise answers within a specified time frame. The topics may range from cognitive and intellectual abilities based on the candidate’s age or academic level to a minimum knowledge assessment corresponding to their educational background.