Supporting your child or ward in his/her journey through preparation for the world of work is important. In this section you can arm yourself with information that can assist in guiding your child. You may even decide to embark on TVET – i.e. workforce training - for the benefit of your own career or business! Click the links to get started.
TVET can help your child train and further develop his/her skills for the world of work in a number of ways:
Occupational Standards are precise descriptions of what employees are expected to know and be able to do in their work roles. They are designed to base training, qualifications and recognition of achievement on independent evidence of what people are able to do. Through Occupational Standards your child will:
Get recognised!
He/she will achieve recognition, progression and upward mobility (work as well as education and training related)
Get better access
Improved access to training and qualifications he/she may previously have been unable to get
Have his/her skills evaluated fairly
He/she will receive fair and just assessment and development opportunities because of independent criteria and open access to qualifications
Click Here for more information on Occupational Standards.
National/Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (N/CVQs) are work-related certifications that measure an employee’s level of competence. They are awarded by the TVET Council and offer several benefits:
Recognition of Knowledge and Skills
Increased Job Satisfaction
Improved Progress Up the Career Ladder
Flexible Route to Getting Qualified
Improved Employability and Transferability
Click here for more information on N/CVQS including benefits to the country, levels of qualifications, where they are available, as well as how they are earned.
Vocational training isn’t only for those with certain types of skills or jobs; it can benefit everyone. That’s because to be prepared for and excel in the world your child will need to understand both the theory AND have the practical skills to do the job. Do you think he/she are ready to make the next move?
| Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic | (246) 426 1920 |
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| Barbados Vocational Training Board | (246) 436 7970 |
| National Initiative for Service Excellence | (246) 426 4186 |
| University of the West Indies Open Campus | (246) 417 4496 |
| Career Development Institute | (246) 431 0957 |
| National Employment Bureau | (246) 426 1511 |
From customer service to care of the older adult, there are a number of careers for your child to choose from.
This section shares introductory information on Occupational Standards and National/Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (N/CVQs) for a variety of careers. The standards provide an idea of what your child should know and be able to do in his/her work role. The individual will receive N/CVQs when assessed against these Standards as demonstrating competence in his/her work role.
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.