CVQs are awarded to candidates that demonstrate job-related competencies based on the Regional Occupational Standards. CVQs can be achieved at your job through the workplace competence certification route.
- Provide a basis for articulation and accreditation
- Provides a broad-based preparation for employment
- It is an alternative route to further / higher education
- Complements and has parallel standing with academic qualifications
- Provides enhanced employability and higher earning potential
- Facilitates an apprenticeship with actual work experience
- Equips candidates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes for the workplace
- Past work experience and skills can count towards achieving theCVQ
- Allows for continuity whereby if a candidate cannot complete the CVQ at a centre or school, they can continue at another approved centre
- CVQ’s are recognized qualifications and facilitates free movement of labour throughout CARICOM
- Provides a larger cadre of skilled employees/candidates to choose from
- Reduces cost of recruiting and selecting the ideal job candidate
- Reduces cost for training workers
- Ensures higher levels of productivity
- Produces a higher skilled workforce that is ready to adapt to ever-changing global demands.
- Provides greater access for persons to achieve higher qualifications
- Contributes to the region’s human resource capacity
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