Minimum Entry Requirements

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. For more information, help or advice, please contact our Customer Engagement Centre at: 906-3487-9, 906-3613, 906-4530, 9064831, 4382422, 299-3862, 279-7930 or email us at info@heart-nta.org .

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