Caribbean/National Vocational Qualifications (C/NVQ)

Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology

We use methods to establish competency against the learning outcomes or National/Caribbean Occupational standards and offer qualification recognition based on the level of competency.

National/Caribbean Vocational Qualification (N/CVQ)

The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) has been approved N/CVQ Centre since 2007.

To find out more about N/CVQ and PLAR, contact Ms. Jenise Hurley, CVQ Coordinator, at jenise.hurley@sjpi.edu.bb.

What is a Caribbean/National Vocational Qualification?

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) and CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualifications) are work based qualifications that assess the skill and knowledge people need to have in order to perform their job effectively.

What are the benefits of the N/CVQ?

Facilitate the movement of skilled persons within CSME
Recognition of persons knowledge and skills
Improved employability and transferability skills
Contribute to a well-trained workforce
Increased job satisfaction
Improved progress up the career ladder
flexible route to getting qualified

What do the levels in the N/CVQ mean?

N/CVQ levels
Level 1 – Entry level/Direct Supervision needed
Level 2 – Skilled occupation
Level 3 – Technical and supervisory occupations
Level 4 – Technical specialists and middle management occupations
Level 5 – Chartered, professional and senior management occupations

Cost to candidate for registering for the N/CVQ

$40. 00 Bds. (Levels 1 & 2)
$70 .00 Bds. (Levels 3, 4 & 5)

N/CVQ qualifications offered by Divisions

Division of Agriculture
CVQ Amenity Horticulture Levels 1 & 2
Crop Production Level 2

Division of Building Trades
CVQ Plumbing Level 1&2
Furniture Making Level 2
Carpentry Level 2

Division of Electrical Engineering
NVQ Fibre Optic Installation Level 2
Photovoltaic Panel Installation-
Roofer/ Fitter Level 2
Photovoltaic Installation Electrical
Technician Level 3

CVQ Electrical Installation Level 1 & 2
Live Sound Engineering Level 3

Division of Human Ecology
NVQ Massage Therapy Level 2
Nail Technology Level 2

CVQ Garment Production Level 1
Manufacturing Sewn Products Level 2
Cosmetology Level 2
Fashion Technology Level 2
Food Preparation Level 2
Massage Therapy Level 3
Textile and Material Design Level 3
Apparel Manufacturing Level 3

Distance and Continuing Education/Open and Flexible Learning Centre

CVQ Occupational Health Safety & Welfare Level 2
Developing a new or existing business Level 3
NVQ Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC)
Machining Level 3