Abstract
This paper had been able to discuss the concept of Vocational and Technical Education, the concept of
security and its challenges and furthermore how Vocational and Technical Education can ameliorate
security challenges. The paper therefore made some suggestions as to repositioning Vocational and
Technical Education by including peace education into the curriculum of all Vocational and Technical
Education programmes (Agricultural Science Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Business Education,
Industrial Education, Computer Education and Home Economics and Catering Hospitality Education), and
that government should improve in the funding of Vocational and Technical Education programmes
amongst others.
Key words: Vocational and Technical Education, Teacher Education, Security Challenges
Publication Date: 2016-06-06