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06/25/2025

Law N° 2018/010 of 11 July 2018 governing vocational training in Cameroon

Year: 2018

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Education

Selected provisions
Section 1

SECTION 1 : (1) This law lays down the general legal framework as well as the basic guidelines for vocational training in Cameroon.

(2) The scope of vocational training shall comprise all post-basic education training provided either by government or private institutions approved by the State. It shall be aimed at imparting to trainees and apprentices the knowledge, skills and competences required to practise a trade and/or gain access to a job.

Section 24

SECTION 24: Dual training shall involve workplace situations and learning and training activities within an institution.
It shall aim to:
- help the trainee with such status to develop his business plan and raise his level of motivation;
- enhance and update knowledge and know-how through the use of new or different equipment and the development of behaviours inherent in the world of work;
- familiarize trainees with their future socio-professional environment;
- help the trainee obtain a recognized qualification;
- facilitate the trainee’s maiden entry into the labour market;
- create an environment conducive to self-employment and income-generating activities.

Section 26

SECTION 26 : (1) The enterprise where the dual training is conducted must:
- impart professional skills and knowledge;
- promote the development of entrepreneurship, business acumen, a sense of responsibility and autonomy;
- provide the trainees the requisite information, advice and resources for executing the work assigned them.
(2) The terms and conditions of dual training shall be laid down by regulation.

Section 33

SECTION 33 : (1) The State shall guarantee equal career information and guidance access to all persons who fulfil the requisite conditions, depending on the in-take capacity of each entity.
(2) The State may, as and when necessary, according to the priorities identified in high-potential areas, award vocational training scholarships and grants.