Empowering Students, Parents, and Professionals through Skills, Training, and Certification
At the TVET Council Barbados, students, parents, and workers can explore multiple pathways to achieve certification, employment, and higher education with Occupational standards. Whether through the competency based system with CVQ/NVQ , Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) or the Long Life Learning Unit (LLU), this page is an Action plan and guides you step-by-step.
TVET Education & Certification Pathways
Assesment centers and Training providers with CVQ/NVQ Learn more
| Qualification Level | Entry Route | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| CVQ Level 1 | Entry-level vocational programmes | Hospitality, Auto Servicing |
| CVQ Level 2 | Technical/vocational diplomas | Construction Trades, Cosmetology |
| CVQ Level 3 | Technician-level diploma/associate degree | Engineering Tech, ICT |
| CVQ Level 4 | Advanced diploma / managerial entry | TVET Instructor, Occupational Supervision |
Click the links of the standards below to receive more information about the knowledge, skills and competences that employers expect workers to have as well as the professions targeted. The information will open in a new window.
PLAR is ideal for workers who already perform in an occupational area and want to be formally certified.
Candidate reviews the Occupational Standard.
Identifies strengths and areas for improvement.
Job tasks, photos, logs, supervisor letters, videos, prior certificates.
Evaluator identifies missing competencies.
Delivered through training provider.
Once gaps are closed, candidate is assessed for a CVQ/NVQ.
The LLU offers short courses designed for quick training, gap closure, and job readiness.
Food Safety & Handling
Microsoft Office & Digital Skills
Customer Service Excellence
Small Business Development
Workplace Health & Safety
OSHA Awareness
Cisco IT Essentials / CCNA
CompTIA A+, Security+
Certified Caregiver courses
NEBOSH / IOSH Health & Safety
Project Management (CAPM, PMP)
Food & Beverage Safety Certifications
HSTP – Hospitality Skills Training
