Research and studies in the TVET sector
To provide with a long term direction to the Research Cell, a Strategic Plan has been developed for a five (05) year period in line with the Corporate Plan of the TVEC. This will ensure more focus for the Research Cell activities of the Commission. An Annual Implementation Plan has also been prepared, so as to achieve the goals setout in the Strategic Plan.
The Staff of this Commission had conducted three research studies (surveys) in the year 2008. They are as follows:

1. Study on Factors that Influence on Skills Development and Career Progression
2. Descriptive Study on Development of Evidence based Portfolios for Competency Assessment through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
3. Feasibility of developing e – Learning for Capacity Building of TVET Sector in Sri LankaTo explore TVET research activities coordinated and done by the TVEC please go to www.tvec.gov.lk/cell/index.htm