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CBET and TVET documentation, explained from the ground up

In-depth, plain-language articles for Kenyan TVET trainers. Start with what CBET actually is, then work through every document you're asked to produce: the Learning Plan, Session Plans, the Record of Work, trainee notes and assessments, and how each one is created.

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Each article builds on the one before it. New to CBET? Begin with Part 1.

  1. 1 What is CBET? Start here. What CBET actually means, why Kenya moved to it, who regulates it, and how it changes the way trainers plan, teach and assess.
  2. 2 CBET terms explained Occupational Standards, units, elements, performance criteria, learning outcomes — every CBET term you'll meet, explained with examples.
  3. 3 What is a Learning Plan? The term-long plan for one unit. Every field and column explained, how to calculate sessions, and how to build one step by step.
  4. 4 What is a Session Plan? One lesson, planned properly. The six BOPPPS stages, the KSTVET format, timings, examples and the mistakes to avoid.
  5. 5 What is a Record of Work? The proof of what you actually taught. What goes in each column, how it ties to your plan, and how to keep it honest and up to date.
  6. 6 CBET notes for trainees Notes that follow the learning outcomes, not the textbook. Structure, what to include, and how flashcards and quizzes help trainees revise.
  7. 7 Competency-based assessment How trainees are judged in CBET. Written and practical tools, marking schemes, observation checklists and the portfolio of evidence.
  8. 8 Active learning in CBET CBET is about what trainees can do. Practical, low-cost techniques to make every session active, and how to plan them in.
  9. 9 How to use CBET Planner The whole workflow in one place: from downloading the curriculum to a learning plan, session plans, record of work, assessments and notes.
  10. 10 About Marzley Tech Solutions The Kenyan company behind CBET Planner and Marzley Learn: what it builds, why, and how to reach the team.

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CBET Basics Part 1 What is CBET? The Complete Guide to Competency-Based Education and Training in Kenya Start here. What CBET actually means, why Kenya moved to it, who regulates it, and how it changes the way trainers plan, teach and assess. Read article CBET Basics Part 2 CBET Terms Explained: Occupational Standards, Units of Competency, Elements and Performance Criteria Occupational Standards, units, elements, performance criteria, learning outcomes — every CBET term you'll meet, explained with examples. Read article Learning Plans Part 3 What is a Learning Plan in CBET? Every Column Explained and How to Create One The term-long plan for one unit. Every field and column explained, how to calculate sessions, and how to build one step by step. Read article Session Plans Part 4 What is a Session Plan? The BOPPPS Model and KSTVET Format Explained for TVET Trainers One lesson, planned properly. The six BOPPPS stages, the KSTVET format, timings, examples and the mistakes to avoid. Read article Record of Work Part 5 Record of Work Covered: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Keep One in CBET The proof of what you actually taught. What goes in each column, how it ties to your plan, and how to keep it honest and up to date. Read article Notes Part 6 How to Prepare CBET Trainee Notes, Flashcards and Quizzes That Match Your Unit Notes that follow the learning outcomes, not the textbook. Structure, what to include, and how flashcards and quizzes help trainees revise. Read article Assessment Part 7 Competency-Based Assessment in TVET: Written and Practical Assessments, Marking Schemes and Portfolios of Evidence How trainees are judged in CBET. Written and practical tools, marking schemes, observation checklists and the portfolio of evidence. Read article Active Learning Part 8 Active Learning in CBET: Techniques That Get Trainees Doing, Not Just Listening CBET is about what trainees can do. Practical, low-cost techniques to make every session active, and how to plan them in. Read article Using CBET Planner Part 9 How to Use CBET Planner: From a Curriculum to a Full Term of CBET Documents The whole workflow in one place: from downloading the curriculum to a learning plan, session plans, record of work, assessments and notes. Read article Company Part 10 About Marzley Tech Solutions: The Kenyan Team Behind CBET Planner and Marzley Learn The Kenyan company behind CBET Planner and Marzley Learn: what it builds, why, and how to reach the team. Read article