The Human Resource Development Center (HRDC)
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) at the University of Vocational Technology is the mandated national body responsible for improving the career trajectories and capabilities of employees across Sri Lanka's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
By delivering essential training and development programs, the HRDC supports a wide range of professionals — including university lecturers, non-academic staff, and industry assessors — ensuring they are equipped with the latest competencies to drive the nation's technical capabilities forward.
Our Team
Meet our dedicated full-time team members — a group of passionate professionals committed to making your life better, one meaningful step at a time.
Jessie Hoppe
jessie.hoppe@team.colectionJessie Hoppe
jessie.hoppe@team.colectionJessie Hoppe
jessie.hoppe@team.colectionCapacity Development & Quality Enhancement Initiatives
1. Training of Trainers (ToT)
Develops modern teaching, facilitation, and leadership skills for trainers and instructors.
2. Training of Assessors (TOA)
Strengthens assessment planning, conducting, and evaluation aligned with national competency standards.
3. Instructor Skills Enhancement
Sector-focused technical upgrading in:
4. Center Management Improvement
Builds leadership, communication, staff coordination, and operational management skills of NAITA & VTA center managers.
5. Inspector Training & Monitoring Enhancement
Enhances inspectors' soft skills and technical expertise to ensure quality assurance across TVET institutions.
6. HR Development Information System (HRDIS)
Supports digitized HR data management, monitoring, and institutional decision-making.
Coming soon
National Workshop on TVET Curriculum Alignment and Modernisation
Key Beneficiary Groups
Assessors
Soft skills + technical upgrading
Instructors
Intensive subject training + knowledge refreshers
Inspectors
Communication + sector-specific technical mastery
Center Managers
Leadership + operational management training
These initiatives collectively build a skilled, professional, and industry-aligned TVET workforce capable of delivering high-quality, competency-based training across Sri Lanka.
Why Choose HRDC?
- - Recognized University Sub-Unit
- - Industry-Relevant Training
- - Experienced Resource Persons
- - National & International Collaboration
- - Commitment to Quality & Innovation
