Each course has its own entry requirements. These depend on the level of the programme (Level1 -5), the type of course and your work experience.
As a guide, the basic entry requirements for each level are set out below. However, please note: there may be additional requirements, depending on the programme.
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Clarification of Qualifications
Please contact us (see contact details above) for clarification on oversees or any other type of certificate that you may have.
Level 1 - Directly Supervised/Entry –Level Worker
Qualifications offered: CVQ/NVQ-J Level 1 Award or Certificate
Minimum Entry requirements:
- 1) If you have no qualification passes you will be given a grade 9 level Math and English Diagnostic Assessment.
- 2) Any of the following qualifications are accepted:
Subject | Qualification | Accepted Grades/Level |
Any 1 subject | CXC/CSEC | I-III or 1-3 |
| CAPE | I-V or 1-5 |
| GCE | A-C |
| SSC | 3-5 |
| City & Guilds | Distinction, Merit, Pass |
Math & English | JSC | Credit/Pass |
| CCSLC | Mastery, Competent |
1 Skill Area | CVQ/NVQ-J Level 1 | Competent |
Level 2 - Supervised Skilled Worker
Qualifications offered: CVQ/NVQ-J Level 2 Award or Certificate
Minimum Entry requirements:
- 1) If you have no qualification passes you will be given a grade 9 level Math and English diagnostic assessment.
- 2) Mature Entry: Evidence of relevant experience or prior learning in the field.
- 3) Any of the following qualifications are accepted:
Subject/Area | Qualification | Accepted Grades/Level |
Any 1 subject | CXC/CSEC | I-III or 1-3 |
| CAPE | I-V or 1-5 |
| GCE | A-C |
| SSC | 3-5 |
| City & Guilds | Distinction, Merit, Pass |
Math & English | JSC | Credit/Pass |
| CCSLC | Mastery, Competent |
Relevant Skill Area | CVQ/NVQ-J Level 1 | Competent |
Level 3 - Independent or Autonomous Skilled Worker
Qualifications offered: CVQ/NVQ-J Level 3 Award or Diploma
Minimum Entry requirements:
- 1) Mature Entry: Evidence of relevant experience or prior learning in the field.
- 2) Any of the following qualifications are accepted:
Subject/Area | Qualification | Accepted Grades/Level |
3 Subjects with I subject in related field | CXC/CSEC | I-III or 1-3 |
| CAPE | I-V or 1-5 |
| GCE | A-C |
| SSC | 3-5 |
| City & Guilds | Distinction, Merit, Pass |
Relevant Skill Area | CVQ/NVQ-J Level 2 | Competent |
Level 4- Specialized or Supervisory Worker
Qualifications offered: CVQ/NVQ-J Level 4 Award or Associate Degree
Minimum Entry requirements:
- 1) Mature Entry: Evidence of relevant experience or prior learning.
2) Any of the following qualifications are accepted:
Subject/Area | Qualification | Accepted Grades/Level |
4 subjects with 2 subjects in related field. | CXC/CSEC | I-III or 1-3 |
| CAPE | I-V or 1-5 |
| GCE | A-C |
| CCSLC | Mastery, Competent |
5 subjects including English & Maths | JSC | Credit/Pass |
| SSC | 3-5 |
| City & Guilds | Distinction, Merit, Pass |
Relevant Skill Area | CVQ/NVQ-J Level 3 | Competent |
Level 5 - Managerial and/or Professional Worker
Qualifications offered: CVQ/NVQ-J Level 5 Award or Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Entry requirements:
- 1) Mature Entry: Evidence of relevant experience or prior learning.
- 2) Any of the following qualifications are accepted:
Subject/Area | Qualification | Accepted Grades/Level |
5-6 subject with 2 subjects in related field. | CXC/CSEC | I-III or 1-3 |
| CAPE | I-V or 1-5 |
| GCE | A-C |
| SSC | 3-5 |
| City & Guilds | Distinction, Merit, Pass |
| CCSLC | Mastery, Competent |
Relevant Skill Area | CVQ/NVQ-J Level 4 | Competent |