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National Training Agency Annual Report

GRENADANAT I ONA LT RA I N I NGAGENCY

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GNTA Annual Report 2015

Table of Contents List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................ iii

Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training ____________________ 1

National Training Agency Team __________________________________________________ 2

Mission and Vision ____________________________________________________________ 3

Chairman’s Message __________________________________________________________ 4

GCTVET Membership and Meetings ......................................................................................... 5

Staffing ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Strategic Plan Implementation ................................................................................................. 6

CDB Support for Strategic Objectives ....................................................................................... 8

Collaborations .......................................................................................................................... 8

Challenges ................................................................................................................................ 9

Acknowledgement.................................................................................................................... 9

Chief Executive Officer’s Report ________________________________________________ 11

Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................... 12

Quality Assurance Capacity Building .................................................................................. 12

Center Approval ................................................................................................................. 14

Occupational Standards ......................................................................................................... 15

Standards Development ..................................................................................................... 15

Curriculum Development ................................................................................................... 17

Sector Advisory Committee ................................................................................................ 17

Sector Surveys .................................................................................................................... 17

Training and Certification ....................................................................................................... 17

Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) .................................................................................... 18

Institution Based Training ................................................................................................... 19

Enterprise Based Training ................................................................................................... 24

Community Based Training................................................................................................. 26

Collaborative Arrangements ................................................................................................... 26

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Market Access Rural Enterprise Development Programme ............................................... 26

CARICOM Youth Skills Development (YSD) Project ............................................................. 28

Caribbean Local Economic Development Project (CARILED) .............................................. 30

Collaboration with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs .............................. 31

T. A. Marryshow Community College ................................................................................. 33

Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) ........................................................................................... 33

Commonwealth of Learning Workshop .............................................................................. 34

Meeting with Official from Caribbean Maritime Institute .................................................. 34

Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada (MAYAG) ..................................................... 35

UNESCO .............................................................................................................................. 35

TVET Conference in Jamaica ............................................................................................... 36

Presentation to Visiting Belize University Students ............................................................ 37

Participation in Foreign Affairs CSME Workshop ................................................................ 37

Study Tour to Trinidad ........................................................................................................ 37

Participation on the Guyana External Review Panel ........................................................... 38

Assessor Training in Antigua ............................................................................................... 38

Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA) ....................................... 38

Regional Coordination Mechanism for TVET (RCMTVET) ................................................... 40

Appreciation ........................................................................................................................... 40

List of Occupational Standards Approved by the GCTVET _____________________________ 42

2015: Year in Review _________________________________________________________ 49

Audit Report & Financial Statements_____________________________________________ 52

GNTA Information ___________________________________________________________ 65

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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council APL Assessment of Prior Learning BNTF Basic Needs Trust Fund CANTA Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities CARCIP Caribbean Regional Communication Infrastructure Programme CARICOM Caribbean Community CARILED Caribbean Local Economic Development Project CBET Competence-based Education and Training CDB Caribbean Development Bank CEFE CARICOM Education for Employment Project CEO Chief Executive Officer CICan Colleges and Institutes of Canada COHSOD Committee for Human and Social Development CTCP CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project CVQ Caribbean Vocational Qualification CXC Caribbean Examinations Council DFATD Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development DFID Department for International Development EBT Enterprise-based Training FBS Food & Beverage Services GASCO Grand Anse Spice and Craft Operators GCTVET Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training GIDC Grenada Industrial Development Corporation GNTA Grenada National Training Agency GTA Grenada Tourism Authority HMP Her Majesty’s Prison ILO International Labour Organization MAREP Market Access and Rural Enterprise Development Programme MIS Management Information System NEWLO New Life Organization NGO Non-governmental Organization NTATT National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago NVQ National Vocational Qualification ODFL Open, Distance and Flexible Learning PAC Project Advisory Committee RCMTVET Regional Coordinating Mechanism for TVET ROS Regional Occupational Standard SADO St. Andrew Development Organization TAMCC T. A. Marryshow Community College TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization YSD Youth Skills Development

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

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Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training


Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Members of the GCTVET who served during 2015 were as follows:

Marine Sector Representative Mr. Jason Fletcher, Chairman

Representative of the T.A. Marryshow Community College Mr. David Fleming, Deputy Chairman

Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Labour Mrs. Sally Anne Bagwhan Logie

Chief Education Officer – Ministry of Education Mrs. Andrea Phillip Mr. Elvis Morain

Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Mr. Timothy Antoine Mr. Mike Sylvester (Ag.)

Chief Executive Officer – Grenada National Training Agency Mr. Lincoln Morgan

Representative of the Grenada Employers Federation Mrs. Janice Francis

Representative of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with interest in TVET Sr. Margaret Yamoah, Executive Director – NEWLO

Representative of the Hospitality Sector Ms. Gerlinde Seupel

Fine Arts Representative Mr. Richardo Keens-Douglas

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National Training Agency Team Mr. Lincoln Morgan Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Frances Ruffin Quality Assurance Coordinator

Mr. Roderick Griffith Standards & Planning Coordinator

Mr. Garvin Glasgow Training Support Coordinator

Ms. Gennesta Charles Enterprise-based Training Officer

Mr. Shevon Licorish Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Mrs. Sonia Japal-Aban Accounts Officer

Ms. Patti Joseph Executive Assistant

Ms. Rocksann Jeremiah Clerk / Typist

Mr. Dax Telesford Chauffeur / Office Attendant

Mrs. Gemma Boca-Johnson Cleaner

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National Training Agency Team Mr. Lincoln Morgan Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Frances Ruffin Quality Assurance Coordinator

Mr. Roderick Griffith Standards & Planning Coordinator

Mr. Garvin Glasgow Training Support Coordinator

Ms. Gennesta Charles Enterprise-based Training Officer

Mr. Shevon Licorish Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Mrs. Sonia Japal-Aban Accounts Officer

Ms. Patti Joseph Executive Assistant

Ms. Rocksann Jeremiah Clerk / Typist

Mr. Dax Telesford Chauffeur / Office Attendant

Mrs. Gemma Boca-Johnson Cleaner

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Mission and Vision

NTA Vision

A highly productive workforce improving Grenada’s

competitiveness.

NTA Mission

To enhance the employability of Grenada’s Workforce.

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Chairman’s Message As Chairman of the Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training I am pleased to present the Annual Report outlining highlights of the achievements and challenges of the National Training Agency in 2015.

The act of parliament that established the Grenada National Training Agency in 2009 gave life to two entities – the National Training Agency (NTA) and the Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (GCTVET) with the NTA having responsibility for overseeing the development and implementation of all Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Grenada while the GCTVET was given responsibility for providing oversight to the work of the NTA in the fulfillment of its mandate under the Act. In 2013 the NTA, in consultation with stakeholders, stated its mission as enhancing the employability of Grenada’s workforce and its vision as ‘a highly productive workforce improving Grenada’s competitiveness’.

The stated overall goal of the NTA is to increase the competence of Grenada’s workforce through the implementation of a competency-based education and training system that leads to Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certification based on occupational standards developed with significant industry input. The realization of this goal is closely linked to the Mission of “enhancing the employability of Grenada’s workforce” since the development/adoption of occupational standards and certification are prerequisites for achieving our Mission. The achievement of this goal will be contingent on the development and maintenance of an integrated training and certification system that is relevant to the needs of local and regional industry and benchmarked against international standards.

In order to ensure the achievement of the above, the NTA has placed heavy emphasis on the development and implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures in line with the requirements established by CARICOM and CANTA for the award of the CVQ. This includes the approval of training centres for the delivery of training and assessment services for the award of C/NVQ certification, the development of occupational standards, the conduct of assessments and the verification of assessments. Additionally, the NTA periodically conducts self-assessments and subjects itself to external Quality Assurance audits to ensure that it continues to be in adherence with the regional policies and regulations.

The mandate of the NTA is crucial with regards to its potential contribution to national development. This includes both economic growth and social development issues such as freedom, equity, participation and fulfillment of potential capabilities. It is our view that TVET can contribute to national development by helping individuals to build their capacity to become

NTA mission and vision

Quality assurance of the TVET system

TVET and national development

The NTA is working to increase the competence of Grenada’s workforce through competency-based training and assessment leading to CVQ and NVQ certification.

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more productive and creative thus increasing their ability to contribute to economic development as well as to lead more creative and fulfilling lives in line with their needs and aspirations.

The Grenadian economy faces problems of low productivity, slow economic growth and high unemployment. The labour force is comprised largely of low skilled, uncertified workers. This situation presents an opportunity for the NTA, working closely with government agencies, the private sector, trade unions and other relevant stakeholders to implement programmes to increase the productivity of the work force through effective training and certification programmes for both the employed and unemployed. This has proven to be effective in several countries including Columbia, India, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua and Indonesia where training of the workforce has been identified as the single most important factor in increasing national competitiveness with the increases in productivity gained for workforce enterprise-based training programmes ranging from 25% to 75%.

GCTVET Membership and Meetings The membership of the GCTVET in 2015, in accordance with the Act, comprised of representatives of the Grenada Employers Federation, the Fine Arts Sector, the Marine Sector, the Tourism and Hospitality Sector, T. A. Marryshow Community College and the New Life Organization. Representatives from the Ministry for Economic Development, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development and the National Training Agency served as ex-officio members. A representative from the Construction Sector was not yet appointed.

During the year under review the GCTVET convened five meetings. The agenda for the meetings included a range of matters pertaining to the operations of the NTA in the development and implementation of the training and certification system and included the approval of nineteen occupational standards (2 at Level 1, 6 at Level 2, 9 at Level 3 and 2 at Level 4), approval of the certification of 324 candidates with CVQs and NVQs. The Council received four quarterly reports on the performance of the NTA outlining achievements and challenges related to the organization’s core functions along with financial reports.

Staffing The work of the Human Resource Committee is still ongoing. This committee is tasked with the development of policies that will govern the employment of staff by the GCTVET/NTA.

There were no major issues with regards to staffing in 2015; no resignations and no cause for disciplinary actions against any staff by the Council.

Training of the workforce has been identified as the single most important factor in increasing national competitiveness with productivity gains ranging from 25-75% in various countries around the world.

Potential economic impact

Stakeholder representation



One new senior staff, the Training Support Coordinator, took office early in the year and the contract of the CEO was renewed towards the end of 2015. A decision was taken to fill the vacant position of Communications Officer. However the implementation of this decision will hinge on the relocation of the offices of the NTA since the current space cannot accommodate additional staff. The Council also took a decision to have the offices of the NTA relocated. This decision will be implemented early in 2016.

Strategic Plan Implementation The following table provides a summary of the status of implementation of the NTA’s strategic plan. Table 1: Strategic Plan Implementation Status

Objective Proposed Strategy Expected Outcome(s)

Status

1. The NTA’s core funding is assured

Seek funds from multiple sources:

1) Government of Grenada to assure coverage of all core operating expenses;

2) Fee-based income associated with N/CVQ standards and certifications provided by the NTA (EBT and APLs)

3) Project funding provided by Ministry of Youth for IMANI programme; CARCIP for ICT training programme

Sustainability of the TVET operational standards and certification system is achieved

The NTA continues to receive a monthly subvention from the government towards covering operational expenses. Service fees are charged by the NTA for all services provided to clients (certification, centre approval, training for capacity building, implementation of training schemes).

2. Awareness of workforce development is increased

Change the perceptions of employers and employees about the value of workforce development through effective communication strategy

Increased private sector desire for EBT to improve workforce productivity and the resulting contribution to their businesses

Grant funding was secured from CDB to develop a communication strategy in 2016.

Staff appointments



3. Financial sustainability of workforce training is achieved

Introduce an Enterprise Training Fund/levy aimed at addressing employers’ primary concern about training i.e. the perceived high, and therefore unaffordable costs

Increased productivity, improved competitiveness and expanded supply of experienced/skilled labour in Grenada’s economy.

Grant funding was secured from CDB for development of proposals for an ETF for submission to the Government of Grenada in 2016.

4. Public perception of the value of TVET enhanced

Introduce a multi-dimensional communication strategy aimed at modifying the perceptions of four main target groups: students, parents, teachers, and employers

TVET is seen as a “first choice” option by students, by parents, teachers, and employers resulting in increased demand for OS and C/NVQ certification

Grant funding was secured from CDB to develop communication strategy in 2016.

5. Occupational standards and certification capacity expanded

Establish targets 1) 500 persons in Year 1 (2014); 2) 800 persons in Year 2 (2015); and 3) 1,200 persons in Year 3 (2016). Increase Master Assessors from 3 to 15.

Increase Approved Training Centres (ATCs) from two to at least 10.

Increase staffing in various NTA departments.

Efficient delivery of an increased number of qualified persons through the TVET occupational standards and N/CVQ system.

Ensure an adequate supply of skilled labour to employers in Grenada

No of C/NVQ certifications: 2014: 136 2015: 324 Master Assessors trained: 17 12 new training centres audited for centre approval

6. Adequate maintenance of Quality Assurance is ensured

Adherence to CANTA Quality Assurance Criteria and Guidelines for CVQs of 03/2009 and the NVQ Design Criteria of 09/2007

The NTA’s TVET system is respected as a leading point of reference for TVET in Grenada

GNTA has COHSOD approval to award CVQ. A verification audit by CANTA in 2014 indicated continued full compliance. Scheduled to be audited every



three to five years and reports submitted to CANTA.

7. TVET coordination streamlined and improved

Appraise all training institutions of the prerequisite of having most, if not all of the designs of their training programmes vetted/ approved by the Agency

The training industry evolves into a supplier of top-class graduates relevant to market- and employer-led needs for technical skills

14 training centres in Grenada delivering TVET programmes in line with National and Regional Occupational Standards and leading to C/NVQ certification. The centre approval process ensures that the programmes offered are in line with national and regional requirements.

CDB Support for Strategic Objectives The NTA was successful in securing a grant from the Caribbean Development Bank to conduct activities related to the achievement of three strategic objectives in the 2014-16 strategic plan. The grant will fund the development of occupational standard in Traditional Boat Building and Yacht Repair, the development and implementation of a communication strategy aimed at increasing the awareness of workforce development and enhancing the public perception of the value of TVET and the development of proposals for the establishment of an Enterprise Training Fund to provide a sustainable funding mechanism to support the development of the Grenadian workforce. The selection of consultants for two consultancies started towards the end of 2015.

Collaborations In order for the NTA to effectively carry out its mandate it is of critical importance that it works collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. During the year under review this included the Grenada Tourism Authority, the Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Youth and Religious

The development of occupational standards for Traditional Boatbuilding will capture and aid in the preservation of the boatbuilding traditions of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Three consultancies supported towards achieving strategic objectives



Affairs’ New Imani Programme, the implementation of the Skills Training component of the Market Access and Rural Enterprise Development Project (MAREP); development of plans for the training of teachers in Data Operations with CARCIP; support for and certification of trainees under BNTF funded training programmes; support for the CARILED project in Petite Martinique; Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development’s implementation of the CVQ in Schools programme and DFID, CICan, CEFE’s CAR 19 Pre-technology Programme. The NTA also maintained membership in the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and CANTA and became a UNESCO-UNEVOC centre.

There were also collaborations with private sector organizations including the Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada (MAYAG) and the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA).

Challenges During 2015 there were a number of challenges with regards to the implementation of the mandate of the NTA. These included the small size of the staff with departments consisting of only one officer, the inadequacy of the space that houses the operation of the NTA, the unfilled position of Marketing and Communications Officer and the need for improving the facilities used for the delivery of training at our training institutions. In 2016 attention will be focused on devising appropriate responses to these challenges within the limitations of available resources.

Acknowledgement We are grateful for the support of all our stakeholders who partnered with us in 2015 as we worked towards improving Grenada’s competitiveness by enhancing the employability of its workforce thus improving the level of productivity and profitability of our business enterprises and the earning capacity of workers.

The Grenadian private sector is a critical partner in our efforts at workforce development and we are thankful for the collaborative arrangements to date and anticipate greater collaboration as we work to continue the development of the Enterprise-based Training Programme. We are also grateful for the support of the Government of Grenada and in particular the Ministers and the staff of the Ministry of Education and Human resource Development and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs for their immense support during the year under review. We especially would like to thank the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education for her enduring support.

Additionally, we acknowledge the support of TVET training providers, TVET Instructors, Assessors, Verifiers and Quality Auditors and members of Industry Lead Groups whose roles have

Collaboration with government agencies and projects

Private sector collaborations

STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE NTA IN ACHIEVING ITS MISSION AND VISION



been critical to the work of the NTA. Finally, we acknowledge the contributions of our regional partners and the hard-working staff of the NTA.

Jason Fletcher Chairman, GCTVET

“No economy can succeed without a

high-quality workforce, particularly in an age of globalization and technical

change” Ben Bernanke

Honorable Anthony Boatswain, Minister for Education and Human Resource Development and Ms. Ruth Rouse, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education with NTA staff.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Report In 2015 the NTA continued its focus on the implementation of the 2014-16 Strategic Development Plan. This report highlights the achievements and challenges as the NTA staff, with the support of the GCTVET, worked with a range of stakeholders to build on the achievements of previous years in developing a TVET system in Grenada that will contribute to achieving our vision of ‘a highly productive workforce contributing towards improving Grenada’s competitiveness’.

Significant accomplishments during the year included the expansion of the certification capacity of the TVET system by way of increases in the number and range of occupational standards available for training and certification; capacity building activities and Quality Audits at 12 training centres and the implementation of fees charged for services to supplement the funding from the Government of Grenada for the operations of the NTA. Additionally the NTA continued to support the New Imani Programme to increase the number of trainees achieving C/NVQ certification and the implementation of the training component of MAREP as well as the DFID / DFATD funded Youth Skills Development Pre-technology Programme.

In 2015 there was also greater focus on Carriacou and Petite Martinique with significant numbers of candidates involved in assessments leading to C/NVQ certification.

Significant work was done with regards to the strengthening of existing collaborative arrangements and the establishment of new ones. The NTA continued to be an active CANTA member participating in all activities including the work of the Quality Assurance and Standards Committees and the evaluation of new NTAs and TVET Councils for approval to award the CVQ. Additionally the NTA continued to provide support to other NTAs in the region and conducted the training of assessors for the Antigua and Barbuda National Training Agency. The NTA was also accepted as a member of UNESCO’s UNEVOC network during the period under review.

NTA Staff meeting with Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Senator Simon Stiell and Permanent Secretary Jacinta Joseph.

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Quality Assurance The quality assurance policies and procedures of the NTA were developed to be consistent with the policies and procedures established by the Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA) and approved by CARICOM, and in line with international best practices. These policies are identical for institutions and programmes leading to both CVQ and NVQ certification. This is important since the credibility of the certification depends on the maintenance of a rigorous and robust approach to promoting quality and coherence in the TVET system.

During the year under review there was significant focus on quality assurance capacity building within the system including within the school system as the NTA collaborated with the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development for the implementation of the CVQ in Schools. Additionally, the quality assurance mechanisms within training centres were examined and strengthened as training centres worked towards becoming Approved Training Centres for the award of C/NVQ certification.

Quality Assurance Capacity Building

One hundred and four TVET instructors were trained during 2015 in the use of Competency –based Education and Training Methodology in workshops that included 47 secondary school teachers in preparation for the implementation of the CVQ in Schools programme and more than thirty instructors from various training centres covering the following occupational areas:

Housekeeping Geriatric Care Customer Service Accounting Management Information Technology Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Cosmetology Food & Beverage Teaching Assistant

Additionally, thirty-nine TVET teachers from secondary schools were trained as Assessors as a part of the capacity building programme for the implementation of the CVQ in schools. The following occupational areas were included: Table 2: No. of Secondary Teachers Trained as Assessors by Occupational Areas

Occupational Area No. of Assessors Trained

Furniture Making 5

General Construction 8

Compliance with CANTA/ CARICOM requirements

Focus on capacity building

104 TVET Instructors trained

39 Assessors trained



Crop Production 2

Food Preparation 14

Garment Production 2

Electrical Installation 5

General Office Administration 1

Data Operations 1

Motor Vehicle Engine Systems 1

Total 39

In preparation for the implementation of the pilot of the CVQ in schools programme the CEO and the EBT Officer facilitated a presentation on July 7 to Principals and Vice Principals of selected secondary schools. The session provided an orientation to the CVQ, CBET and the procedures for the award of the CVQ to secondary school candidates working with the Ministry of Education, the Caribbean Examinations Council and the NTA. Schools present were:

• Westerhall Secondary School • Anglican High School • Mt. Rose Seventh Day Adventist School • St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School • St. John’s Christian Secondary School • St. Rose Modern Secondary School

New Life Organization

The Quality Assurance Coordinator provided support to New Life Organization (NEWLO) instructors who are being trained as Assessors, with regards to their practicum and the development of portfolios.

Secondary teachers trained as CBET Instructors and Assessors

CVQ orientation for principals

Assessor training for NEWLO instructors



Police Training School

As part of a capacity building programme in preparation for approval as a training and assessment centre an assessor training workshop was conducted for instructors at the Police Training School and included persons from other training centres. The first phase of the training commenced in February and was conducted over six consecutive Fridays. The participants included 15 officers and 10 persons from 6 Training Providers/Centres. The second phase of the training includes portfolio development and assessment for certification and is ongoing.

Center Approval

The NTA’s quality assurance policy provides for the approval/accreditation of training centres for the delivery of training and assessment services for the award of C/NVQ certification. During 2015 Centre Approval audits were conducted with twelve training centres. The reports and recommendations for eight centres will be presented to the GCTVET in January 2016. Table 3: Center Approval Audits

Centre Status Comments

Business Support Centre Audited Pending GCTVET decision Grey’s Typing and Computer Services

Audited Pending GCTVET decision

Wilma Forteau Audited Pending GCTVET decision Point Salines Hotel Audited Verification audit pending Fletcher’s Creations Audited Pending GCTVET decision TAMCC St. Patrick Audited (Data

Operations Lab) Pending GCTVET decision

Telfa’s Electricals Audited Verification audit pending Virtue School of Cosmetology Audited Verification audit pending La Boucan Creative Center Audited Pending GCTVET decision Center for Development and Certification Training

Audited Pending GCTVET decision

Tech World Audited Pending GCTVET decision Caribbean Institute for Technical studies Inc.

Audited Verification audit pending

Assessor training for Police Training School instructors



Occupational Standards Standards Development

The GNTA has embraced the Competency-based Education and Training (CBET) approach to TVET training and certification. At the centre of this approach are occupational standard which are developed with industry input and form the basis of all training, assessments and certification. The Coordinator for Standards and Planning works closely with industry to identify the areas where standards are needed and works with Industry Lead Groups to develop / adopt and vet the relevant standards.

The following twenty-six occupational standards were vetted and approved by the GCTVET in 2016 (the average for 2009-2015 was eighteen) taking the total number of standards approved for training and certification in Grenada to 129. Thirty-six percent of the standards approved were at Level 1, 39% at level 2, 23% at level 3 and 0.02% at level 4. There are no standards approved at level 5 to date. Table 4: Standards Approved in 2015

No. Name Level Qualification

1 Accounting Clerk 2 NVQ 2 Accounting 3 NVQ 3 Customs Services 2 CVQ 4 Customs Services 3 CVQ 5 Draughting and Construction Technician Work 3 CVQ 6 Events Management Services – Balloon Craft 1 CVQ 7 Environmental Sustainability Practices 4 NVQ 8 Cruise line Services 2 NVQ 9 Live Sound Engineering 3 CVQ

10 Management 3 CVQ 11 Massage Therapy 4 CVQ 12 Recording Engineering 2 CVQ 13 Water Taxi Operations 2 NVQ 14 Commercial Food Preparation (Chef de Parte) 3 CVQ 15 Commercial Food Preparation (Pastry

Chef/Patisserie) 3 CVQ

16 Commercial Food Preparation (Sous Chef) 3 CVQ 17 Community Cultural Performance 2 CVQ 18 Marine Electrical 2 NVQ 19 Marine Electrical 3 NVQ 20 Seamanship 2 NVQ

Adoption of the CBET approach

26 occupational standards approved in 2015



21 Administrative Assistant 3 CVQ 22 Musical Performance 1 CVQ 23 Musical Performance 2 CVQ 24 Coaching & Instruction 3 CVQ 25 Events Management 3 CVQ 26 Allied Health – Geriatric Care Giver 3 CVQ

Figure 1: Occupational Standards Approved Annually 2009-2015

Figure 2: Occupational Standards Approved by Levels - 2009-2015

The 129 approved standards are spread across 15 Sectors as follows (figure 3): Agriculture 12%, Automotive 5%, Business 9%, Construction 6%, Creative Industries 9%, Education 6%, Engineering & Maintenance 11%, Health/Safety/Wellness 2%, Hospitality 14%, Information Technology 5%, Manufacturing 2%, Marine/Marine Merchant 4%, Personal Services 8%, Sports 1% and Public Services 6%.

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Figure 3: Occupational Standards approved by Sectors

Curriculum Development

During 2015 a Curriculum Committee was established to guide and give oversight to the development of curriculum for various occupational areas. The Curriculum Committee held two meetings during the months of October and November and reviewed terms of reference for the committee and agreed on a template for the presentation of curricula.

Sector Advisory Committee

Proposals are being developed for the establishment of Sector Advisory Committees. The proposals will give consideration to the composition, roles and functioning of similar structures within the region and internationally and suggest terms of reference for the proposed Committee.

Sector Surveys

Survey instruments were developed for the conduct of sector surveys for the Automotive and Tourism and Hospitality sectors and meetings were held with representatives of the two sectors to receive feedback on the instruments and generate lists of potential interviewees. The surveys will be carried out in January 2016 to establish the training needs for the sectors and to gather information for use in the development of a catalogue of occupations in Grenada.

Training and Certification A core function of the NTA is the development and implementation of a TVET system with all of the required components for the award of the C/NVQ certification to successful candidates and in line with regional and international best practice. To this end the NTA works with training institutions through its Institution Based Training Programme to bring their TVET programmes in line with C/NVQ requirements. The NTA has also implemented an Enterprise Based Training

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AutomotiveBusinessConstructionCreative IndustriesEducationEngineering & MaintenanceHealth/Safety/WellnessHospitalityInformation TechnologyManufacturingMarine/Marine MerchantPersonal ServicesPublic ServicesSports

Curriculum Committee

Automotive and Tourism sectors

Institution based training

Enterprise based training



Programme to support on-the-job training efforts and ensure that persons already in the workforce have opportunities to gain C/NVQ certification for skills that they build at the workplace. Additionally the Community Based Training Programme seeks to support training and certification at the community level. The Assessment of Prior Learning programme provides a mechanism for certifying persons for skills that they already possess.

During the period under review the NTA continued working to increase the number of training institutions operating in Grenada that align their programmes to approved occupational standards thus providing opportunities for C/NVQ certification for candidates successfully completing training programmes at these institutions. Work was also done to lay the foundation for Enterprise Based Training and certification.

Assessment of Prior Learning (APL)

The Assessment of Prior Learning Programme provides opportunities for C/NVQ certification for persons who are in the workforce and developed skills in occupational areas but are uncertified. During the year in review there was a noted increase the amount of persons expressing interest in this programme - 228 candidates submitted registration forms for certification in thirty-three occupational areas. Forty-two candidates have started assessments and one candidate was certified with a CVQ Level 2 in Welding.

Table 5: APL Application 2015

No. Occupational Area Level Registration forms Submitted

1 Allied Health – Geriatric Caregiver 2 32 2 Cosmetology 2 12 3 Customer Service 2 30 4 Customs Services 2 16 5 Domestic Housekeeping 2 16 6 Events Management 3 6 7 Food and Beverage / Bar Services / Bartending 2 8 8 Food Preparation and Cookery 2 12 9 Furniture Making 2 10 10 General Construction 2 5 11 Welding 2 2 12 Building & Construction Site Supervision 3 3 13 Accounting 3 1 14 Data Operations 2 1

228 potential APL candidates



15 Fashion Design 2 2 16 General Office Administration 2 12 17 Live Sound Engineering 2 1 18 Management 3 1 19 Massage Therapy 3 13 20 Massage Therapy 4 1 21 Commercial Food Preparation: Pastry Chef 3 2 22 Commercial Food Preparation : Sous Chef 3 4 23 Data Operations 2 1 24 Coaching and Instructions in Sports 3 1 25 Early Childhood Development 2 10 26 Electrical Installation 2 3 27 General Agriculture 2 6 28 General Office Administration 2 4 29 Housekeeping 2 5 30 Motor Vehicle Engine Systems 2 2 31 Musical Performance 2 2 32 Plumbing 2 1 33 Teacher Assistant 2 3

Institution Based Training

In 2015 the NTA worked with seven training providers towards certification of trainees in twelve occupational areas. Three hundred and twenty-four trainees were certified with CVQ and NVQ certifications at Levels 1 and 2.

Table 6: Certification in 2015

Location Institution Occupational Area Level Certificat-ion Category

Number Certified

St. John NEWLO Food & Beverage Bar Service - Portering 1 NVQ Institutional 27

St. John

NEWLO

Food & Beverage Restaurant Service - Server 1 NVQ

Institutional

26 St. John

NEWLO Commercial Food Preparation - Cookery 1 CVQ

Institutional 14

St. John NEWLO Agro Food Processing 1 CVQ Institutional 13 St. John NEWLO General Construction 1 CVQ Institutional 21

324 C/NVQ certifications in 2015



St. John NEWLO Electrical Installation 1 CVQ Institutional 38 St. John NEWLO Customer Service 1 CVQ Institutional 10

St. George

Grey’s Typing & Computer Services

General Office Administration –Office Clerk 2 NVQ

Institutional

48 St. George

Telfa’s Institute Electrical Installation 1 CVQ

Institutional 18

St. Andrew

Gabriel Clarke General Agriculture 2 NVQ

Institutional 11

St. Andrew

Fletcher’s Creations Fashion Design 2 CVQ

Institutional 33

St. Andrew

Fletcher’s Creations Garment Production 1 CVQ

Institutional 37

St. George ABC LTD

General Construction 1 CVQ

Institutional 12

St. George ABC LTD

General Construction 2 CVQ

Institutional 15

St. George TAMCC Welding 2 CVQ APL 1

Figure 4: 2015 Certification by Levels

Figure 4 indicates that 108 candidates were certified at Level 1 and 216 certified at Level 2 in 2015. There were no certifications at Levels 3, 4 or 5. NEWLO, Grey’s Typing and Computer Services and Fletcher’s Creations accounted for more than 50% of the candidates certified (Figure 5).

216

108

0 0 0

2015 Certification by Levels

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5



Figure 5: 2015 Certification by Institutions

Figure 6: 2015 Certification by Gender and Location

Table 7: Registration for C/NVQ Certification 2015

Institution Occupational Area Level Certification Number Registered

Telfa’s Electrical Electrical Installation 1 CVQ 13 Telfa’s Electrical Electrical Installation 2 CVQ 16 Point Salines Hotel Housekeeping 1 NVQ 79 HMP/IMANI Garment Production 1 CVQ 4 HMP/IMANI Fashion Design 2 CVQ 4 HMP/IMANI Crop Production 1 CVQ 5

0 50 100 150 200 250

ABC Ltd.G. Clarke

NEWLOTAMCC

Grey'sPoint Salines

FletchersTelfa's

Certification by Institution

89

51

67

33

43

14

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

St John

St George

St. Andrew

2015 Certification by Gender and Location

Female Male



HMP/IMANI Crop Production 2 CVQ 5 HMP/IMANI Welding 1 CVQ 5 HMP/IMANI Welding 2 CVQ 5

HMP/IMANI Property & Facilities Maintenance 1 CVQ 32

Virtue School of Cosmetology General Cosmetology 1 CVQ 15 Boca Secondary School Motor Vehicle Chassis System 1 CVQ 4 Boca Secondary School Electrical Installation 1 CVQ 6 ABC LTD General Construction 1 CVQ 14 ABC LTD General Construction 2 CVQ 12 Grey’s Typing & Computer Services General Office Administration 2 NVQ 45 Grey’s Typing & Computer Services Accounting Clerk 2 NVQ 14 TAMCC Rabbit Rearing 2 CVQ 8 TAMCC General Agriculture 2 NVQ 29 TAMCC Early Childhood Development 2 CVQ 28 TAMCC Data Operations 2 CVQ 13 Fletcher’s Creations Fashion Design 2 CVQ 30 Evadne Bartholomew Garment Production 1 CVQ 12 NEWLO Garment Production 1 CVQ 11

NEWLO Food & Beverage Bar Service- Bartending 1 CVQ 21

NEWLO Commercial Food Preparation - Cookery 1 CVQ 32

NEWLO Food & Beverage Restaurant Service - Server 1 CVQ 22

NEWLO Housekeeping 1 CVQ 34 NEWLO Early Childhood Development 2 CVQ 16

Natural Works Food & Beverage Bar Service - Bartending 2 CVQ 10

Wilma Forteau General Cosmetology 2 CVQ 17 Courtney’s Agency Cruise Line Services 1 NVQ 35 Business Support Centre Data Operations 2 CVQ 10



Table 7 above presents data on the registration of candidates from Institution Based Training Programmes in 2015. Six hundred and six candidates were registered by fifteen training centres (see figure 7) in twenty occupational areas (see figure 8). This represented a 115% increase over the previous year which recorded 281 registrations. Many of these candidates will complete their programmes and receive certification in 2016.

It is of interest that all of the registrations were for Level 1 and 2 qualifications. This points to the need for working with training institutions to build capacity to offer programmes at levels 3, 4 and 5 on the qualifications framework. This will be of critical importance if we are to achieve the vision of improving Grenada’s competitiveness through the development of a highly productive workforce.

Figure 7: C/NVQ Registration by Training Centres, 2015

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

ABC LTD

Boca Secondary School

Business Support Centre

Courtney’s Agency

Evadne Bartholomew

Fletcher’s Creations

Grey’s Typing & Computer Services

HMP/IMANI

Natural Works

NEWLO

Point Salines Hotel

TAMCC

Telfa

Virtue School of Cosmetology

Wilma Forteau

2015 C/NVQ Registration by Centres

606 C/NVQ registrations in 2015

Need for more programmes at Levels 3, 4 and 5



Figure 8: C/NVQ Registration by Occupational Areas, 2015

Enterprise Based Training

The workforce in Grenada has been characterized as comprising of a large number of low skilled, uncertified workers with approximately 25% of the workforce possessing certification related to employment. To address this issue the NTA has implemented an Enterprise Based Training Programme. This programme seeks to provide increased opportunities for the certification of persons in the workforce. During the period under review the NTA reached out to both the private and public sectors to create increased awareness of the need for C/NVQ certification. This included interventions aimed at identifying training needs and developing and implementing training programmes. Carriacou & Petite Martinique

The Standards and Planning Coordinator, the EBT Officer and the Quality Assurance Coordinator travelled to Carriacou to promote the services provided by the NTA. The main objectives of the visit were to:

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Electrical Installation

Housekeeping

Garment Production

Fashion Design

Crop Production

Welding

Property & Facilities Maintenance

General Cosmetology

Motor Vehicle Chassis System

General Construction

General Office Administration

Accounting Clerk

Rabbit Rearing

General Agriculture

Early Childhood Development

Data Operations

FBS- Bar Service- Bartending

Commercial Food Preparation - Cookery

FBS- Restaurant Service - Server

Cruise Line Services

Registration by Occupational Areas

Increased opportunities for workers to obtain occupational qualifications



Provide increased opportunities for workers in Carriacou and Petite Martinique to access training leading to National Vocational Qualifications and Caribbean Vocational Qualifications

Educate employers and workers about the Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and Enterprise Based Training (EBT) programmes

Provide opportunities for persons interested in APL to do their self-assessments based on available occupational standards.

Meetings were held with stakeholders from various sectors including tourism and hospitality, construction, managers of homes for the elderly, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, employees and New Imani trainees. Seventy five self-assessments were completed by persons employed in eleven occupational areas. These candidates will be assessed for certification in 2016.

Work was done in Carriacou towards the certification of over 120 candidates who are participants in the New Imani programme as apprentices through the Assessment of Prior Learning process. Assessments are in progress and will be completed in 2016.

Additionally, the NTA through the EBT Officer is working with the CARILED project to implement an apprenticeship programme in furniture making for youth in Petite Martinique. The programme is in the planning phase and the training will be implemented in

2016. EBT with Grenada Tourism Authority

A series of meetings were held with the GTA and GASCO members with regards to the training of Grand Anse Beach Vendors. A survey was conducted to gather data from spice and craft vendors, food and beverage operators, water taxi operators, beach chair operators and hair braiders. The survey identified areas where a training program might help workers to be more effective. Summary data was used by the GNTA to identify and recommend areas for delivery of training leading to certification. The following areas were identified for training of workers who are members of GASCO: Table 8: Areas of Training for Members of GASCO

Occupational Area Qualification Target Group

Beach Chair Services NVQ Level 2 Beach Chair Operators Water Taxi Services NVQ Level 2 Water Taxi and Water Sport

Operators

Furniture making in Petite Martinique

GASCO training needs assessment

Increased opportunities for C/NVQ certification provided

for residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.



Food and Drink Service CVQ Level 2 Food Vendors Food and Beverage-Bar Service (Bartending)

CVQ Level 2 Bartenders

Customer Service CVQ Level 2 Craft Vendors, Hair Braiders and Beach Chair Operators

Management CVQ Level 3 GASCO executive and owners of the different operations

Training was divided into two phases; the first phase addressed Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills while the second phase will address the technical skills. Training providers were contracted to deliver the first phase of training. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with GTA to implement the Life Skills and Literacy and Numeracy training programme, a precursor to technical training that will commence in 2016 to provide C/NVQ certification to operators. Eighty participants were trained in Life Skills and twenty participants in Literacy and Numeracy.

Members of staff of the NTA collaborated with the GTA to host the graduation of eighty candidates from the Life Skills training program on September 3rd 2015. The facilitators of the program were recognized with certificates of appreciation.

Community Based Training

Discussions were held with the St. Andrew’s Development Organization with regards to implementing a community based training programme in Marquis. Training will be provided for twenty five participants in Small Engine Repair Level 1 and another twenty five in Straw Craft Production. The first phase of the programme commenced in November 2015 with Life Skills training.

Collaborative Arrangements Market Access Rural Enterprise Development Programme

The MAREP training was formally launched in January with an all-day activity at the National Stadium which included a formal ceremony with addresses by the Prime Minister, a guest speaker, MAREP Project Manager and CEO of the NTA. Training Providers were present to provide an orientation for the trainees.

Eight training providers were contracted to deliver training in seven occupational areas to eleven groups of trainees across five parishes (St. George =2, St. Patrick = 3, St. John =1, St. David =1, St. Andrew =3). Some programmes started on February 2 and others started on February 9, 2015.

Verification of assessments was completed for five courses and submission for certification was made to the GCTVET at its December meeting. Verification work was concluded for the other

80 workers trained in Life Skills

SADO training

11 training programmes started with more than 200 trainees in phase 1



six programmes in December and the final results will be available early January 2016. Approximately 150 trainees are expected to successfully complete the programmes.

One of the challenges faced during implementation was a high attrition rate in some of the courses. Some Phase 1 courses experienced decline in the number of participants due to issues related to the provision of adequate support to needy trainees. The General Construction course was particularly hard hit due to a combination of factors including flagging interest, low literacy level (which significant effort was made to address), and poor financial support. Table 9: MAREP Training – Phase 1 Courses

Training Provider Number Enrolled

Completing course

Grey's Computer Services – General Office Administration

21 20

New Looks Beauty Salon - Cosmetology 20 15 Fletchers Creation group 1 – Garment Production & Fashion Designing

38 28

Gabriel Clarke – General Agriculture 20 11 Business Support Centre – Data Operations 21 17 TAMCC - Early Childhood Development 21 14 TAMCC - Early Childhood Development 18 13 TAMCC - Data Operations 22 16 NEWLO - Early Childhood 22 14 Andre Belfon Contractors Ltd – General Construction

24 2

TOTALS 209 150

The following occupational areas were identified for the second phase of training:

Crop Production Personal Computer Repair Motor Vehicle Engine Systems Food Preparation and Cookery Food and Beverage Bar Service- Bartending Allied Health – Geriatric Caregiver Housekeeping Agro Food Processing Garment Production/Fashion Designing Fish Handling and Processing

150 trainees successfully completed training in phase 1

Areas of training for MAREP phase 2



A proposal writing workshop was held with Training Providers at NTA’s office for four areas: Food Preparation and Cookery, Allied Health – Geriatric Caregiver, House Keeping, and Agro Food Processing.

Six programmes were started by October 2015 (see Table 10).

Table 10: MAREP Training - Phase 2 Courses

Occupational Area Training Centre Status 1 Garment Production & Fashion

Design Fletcher’s Creation Completed

2 Personal Computer NEWLO In Progress 3 Motor Vehicle Engine System TAMCC In Progress 4 Crop Production Lloyd Panchoo In Progress 5 Housekeeping Point Salines Hotel In Progress 6 Motor Vehicle Engine System TAMCC In Progress 7 Agro Food Processing To be arranged Pending 8 Food Preparation and Cookery To be arranged Pending 9 Food Preparation and Cookery To be arranged Pending 10 Allied Health – Geriatric Care

Giver La Boucan Creative Centre / CWC

Pending – To start in January 2016.

CARICOM Youth Skills Development (YSD) Project

The DFAD & DFID funded CARICOM YSD Pre-Technology project, through a partnership of Grenada, St. Lucia, Antigua-Barbuda and a Canadian College, seeks to expose 100 persons in each territory to marine sector related training that will improve their job readiness and ability to access further training. Participants should be unemployed, between the ages of 15 to 29, and have less than three CXC passes.

After investigating other options, responding to industry feedback, and considering national priorities it was decided that the project in Grenada will be delivered through Courtney’s Training Agency in New Hampshire which prepares persons for employment on cruise ships. The project provides an opportunity to align Mr. Courtney’s training program to the CVQ/NVQ format.

A one day pre-planning visit was made by Canadian project leader on May 4th. Between May 7th and 8th the Training Support Coordinator attended a regional meeting in Saint Lucia to work out budget allocations so that the implementation plan can be developed by the Canadian partner. By end of May 2015 Coordinator of Training Support delivered Grenada’s input to the plan.

A team comprising of Professor Claude Levasseur and Gagnon Pierre-Luc visited Grenada on July 20–23, 2015 to meet with the Training Provider and finalize documentation of the curriculum

100 unemployed youth for YSD project

Planning meeting in Saint Lucia

Curriculum review and documentation



for the course. The standards and some other materials intended to be used in the course were shared with the team prior to their visit. The general conclusion was that the course could be delivered as proposed covering the NTA 9-module life skills, literacy and numeracy component, 3 NVQ/CVQ certifiable units and other cruise ship specific materials.

At the end of June the completed implementation plan was circulated to regional partners for approval by their Project Advisory Committees and for implementation to begin in coming weeks.

The Project Advisory Committee for the Pre-technology Programme was established and held its first meeting in July 2015. Four members attended the meeting during which project documents were reviewed. The budget and work plan were approved by the Committee.

An online session was facilitated by the Canadian partners with regional coordinators and training providers on July 28 2015. The project’s overall Monitoring and Evaluation Framework was discussed and a number of baseline tools, milestones, and strategies were discussed.

A Regional Online meeting of Project Advisory Committee was convened with representation from Grenada, St. Lucia, and Antigua on October 23. A common platform was set for the scope, terms, and duration of engagement of committee. Feedback on implementation in the various islands was shared and another regional online meeting was carded for January 2016.

Consistent with project Institutional Partnership Output #4, Gaye Wadham conducted a 1-day workshop on how to work with disadvantaged learners designed for personnel delivering the programme on November 19. Recognizing the utility of such information, the NTA invited other training providers to attend. A total of 25 persons participated in this workshop.

On November 20th, consistent with project Institutional Partnership Output #5, Marianne Desrosiers conducted a 1-day visit related to gender analysis and orientation for the program which involved meetings with the team delivering the training at Courtney’ Training Agency, a representative group of male and female trainees, and a subset of employers that will facilitate the trainees during the traineeship.

Project Advisory Committee

Workshop on working with disadvantaged learners

Gender analysis and orientation

Left: Trainees with Training Provider at the launch of Pre-technology Programme

Right: Dr. Linda Cooke of CICan/CEFE delivering remarks



After ten weeks in classroom and two weeks in job training, the first cohort of trainees in the CEFE/YSD Pre-Technology Project concluded on December 6th 2015. Thirty-four trainees completed the training program: 18 males and 16 females. One trainee dropped out of the course due to extended sickness. The provision of transportation allowance positively impacted attendance resulting in an average 95% over the period of training.

Assessments of the three certifiable units were concluded in December, the verification procedures are in progress, and statements on competence will be issued in January 2016. Thirty trainees participated in program review session on December 9th. Trainees expressed a very high level of satisfaction with the course. Sixty five per cent (65%) of trainees sent on job training were retained in full or short term employment.

Caribbean Local Economic Development Project (CARILED)

The EBT Officer traveled to Petite Martinique from July 23rd- 24th 2015 to participate in a planning workshop for youth of Petite Martinique. The objectives of the workshop were:

To identify existing training programs offered by the Government and other agencies for unemployed youths in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

To decide what forms of assistance, collaboration and support can be expected from said program

To design and develop a training program in Furniture Making apprenticeship for Petite Martinique.

The stakeholders involved in the Carriacou and Petite Martinique Youth Training Project met at the GNTA conference room on 20th August 2015. Present at the meeting were Ms. Vinisha Cudjoe Local Economic Development Officer (LEDO) Carriacou and Petite Martinique (CPM), Mr. Dexter Miller Petite Martinique Fishermen’s Cooperative, Mr. Jeffery Izzak outgoing LEDO for CPM, Ms. Nathalie Ruffin Grenada Industrial Development Cooperation, Mr. Norman Gilbert Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs and the EBT Officer. The meeting was used to confirm the contribution of the stakeholder organizations and finalize the outline of the project document to be submitted to CARILED.

The Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Petite Martinique Youth Training Project met on 14th December 2015. The objectives of the meeting were:

To review and understand key aspects of LDP project proposal and budget by partner agencies

SIXTY FIVE PER CENT (65%) OF YSD TRAINEES SENT ON JOB TRAINING WERE RETAINED IN FULL OR SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT.

34 0f 35 completed phase 1 training

CARILED workshop in Petite Martinique

Stakeholder meeting in Grenada

Project Advisory Committee



To ensure the project advisory committee and project proponents understand and can use CARILED procurement guidelines for purchase of goods and services, as well as delivery of timely reporting

To seek and confirm the commitment of the various parties/agencies to the project To agree on the procedures for the smooth and effective working of the PAC.

Table 11: Revised Timelines for CARILED Training

Activities Dates

Repair and upgrade of the building Dec 2015-Jan 2016 Facility audit Jan 2016 Programme launch 15th Feb 2016 Life skills training Feb-Mar 2016 Technical training Feb-Aug 2016 Business skills training Jun 2016 Assessments Aug 2016 Certification Sept 2016

Mr. Phillip Powell through the Canadian Technical Assistance will visit Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique from 3rd-16th January 2016. He is expected to prepare an operations manual. He will visit the NTA on 4th January and visit at least one training provider.

Collaboration with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs

During the year in review the NTA continued collaborating with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs’ New Imani Programme to facilitate the training and certification of youth in the apprenticeship programme. The Quality Assurance Coordinator and the EBT Officer worked with Ms. Nailah James of the Ministry of Youth and made four visits to Carriacou. The purpose of the visits was as follows:

To conduct self-assessments and provide portfolio development guidance to facilitate APL for New Imani Trainees.

To begin practical assessments with the New Imani trainees towards C/NVQ certification To conduct Facility Audits at the following establishments:

o Carriacou Multi-Purpose Centre (Customer Service, General Office Administration and Data Operations)

o Des Salon (Cosmetology) o Christine David Child Development Centre (Early Childhood Development)

Meldrum Care Services (Geriatric Caregiver) To facilitate CBET instructor training.

Support for New Imani in Carriacou



Assessment of candidates in Carriacou

Table 12 presents a summary of the candidates completing self-assessments while Table 13 shows data for ongoing assessments in various occupational areas in Carriacou. A total of 99 self-assessments were completed in 17 occupational areas while assessments have started with 41 candidates in 6 occupational areas. Assessments were completed for seven candidates in Early Childhood Development Level 2.

Table 12: New IMANI Trainees Self-Assessment Areas-Carriacou

Occupational Area Level

No of Candidates

Cosmetology Level 2 7 Customer Service Level 2 16 Customs Services Level 2 1 Early Childhood Development Level 2 10 Electrical Installation Level 2 3 Food & Beverage Bar Service - Bartending Level 2 4 Food Preparation & Cookery Level 2 10 Housekeeping Level 2 5 Data Operations Level 2 2 General Office Administration Level 2 17 Fashion Designing Level 2 1 Motor Vehicle Engine Systems Level 2 1 Plumbing Level 2 1

Self-assessments and assessments in Carriacou



General Agriculture Level 2 6 Coaching and Instructing in Sports Level 3 1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 3 Allied Health-Geriatric Caregiver Level 2 11

Total 99

Table 13: Ongoing Assessments in Carriacou

Practical Assessments

Level

Number of New Imani Candidates

Status

Customer Service Level 2 8 In training to fill gaps General Office Administration Level 2 11 In training to fill gaps Data Operations Level 2 1 Assessments completed Cosmetology Level 2 6 In Training to fill gaps Early Childhood Development Level 2 7 Assessments completed Allied Health- Geriatric Caregiver Level 2 8 In progress

Total 41

T. A. Marryshow Community College

The Training Support Coordinator and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer participated in a stakeholder meeting at TAMCC to review plans for the TAMCC Applied Research Institute, an initiative developed to support the Environmental Sustainability Program in partnership with the Canadian college, Canadore. A quasi-independent unit called TAMCC Applied Research Institute was proposed to lead research activities. Feedback from attendees urged collaboration with SGU (WINDREF) and careful consideration to funding for research activities.

The Training Support Coordinator attended a curriculum development workshop at TAMCC hosted by Professor Claude Levasseur of Canadian College partner (CEGIM College of Gaspe) in the development of Environmental Sustainability Practices program (ESP). The workshop focused on CBET methodology, curriculum development, evaluation methods, and rubrics planning as articulated by Canadian College partner.

Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF)

The Training Support Coordinator and CEO participated in a BNTF stakeholder consultation meeting for BNTF Round Seven projects. BNTF now requires that all training programmes must be implemented in collaboration with the NTA and lead to C/NVQ certification.

TAMCC Applied Research Institute

TAMCC Curriculum Development workshop

BNTF stakeholder consultation



On June 16 the Coordinator for Training Support participated in BNTF stakeholder meeting to develop a standard application form and selection tool for BNTF funded projects with CVQ/NVQ training components. A tool with weighted selection criteria was developed to provide the basis for consistency in selection of candidates – the first draft was circulated June 18. Training programs are to be implemented by GRENCODA, SADO, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs, and Ministry of Social Development during 2015-2016.

The Coordinator for Training Support participated in a BNTF stakeholder meeting to develop a standard tracer study tool. Officers from BNTF and the Ministry of Social Development will refine the tool and circulate to stakeholders for comment.

Commonwealth of Learning Workshop

The CEO and Dr. Telesford of TAMCC attended a Commonwealth of Learning workshop in Barbados from February 20-23. The theme of the workshop was the development and implementation of flexible TVET systems through flexible and blended approaches that provide enhancement of learning, and can make learning more effective and efficient. This will require, among other things, flexible instruction and agile teachers. The use of ODFL (Open, Distance and Flexible Learning) was presented as a way to increase access to TVET, make TVET more responsive to national and individual needs, encourage active learning and raise standards and quality.

The use of learning management platforms such as Moodle was presented as useful for training institutions in implementing flexible learning systems. However, a shared Moodle was suggested as being more useful for both institutions and territories.

Although the workshop focused more on implementation of flexible modalities at the institutional level, organizations such as the GNTA can provide support for the work done at the institutions. The NTA can also give consideration to incorporating flexible components into its certification processes and procedures.

Meeting with Official from Caribbean Maritime Institute

A meeting was held with Mr. Osric Forrest, Director of the School of Advanced Skills of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Jamaica. Mr. Forrest was in Grenada working with the Grenada Port Authority with regards to providing opportunities for the training and certification of port workers. The NTA will work collaboratively with the CMI to provide certification for the various categories of workers at the port. Mr. Forrest has indicated an interest in providing support to the NTA in its efforts to develop standards for the Marine Sector in Grenada.

Development of selection tool for BNTF trainees

Development of tracer study tool

Open, Distance and Flexible Learning



Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada (MAYAG) The EBT Officer met with Anita Sutton and Tricia Cadoo of MAYAG in April to plan for the Marine Institute visit on May 6th – 12th. The purpose of the visit was to meet with stakeholders to discuss and develop a three year training program design for incumbent and new workers in the marine and yachting sector.

The EBT Officer also participated in a three day workshop that focused on the development of a training program design for the Marine and Yachting sector. The CEO and the EBT Officer subsequently attended the presentation of a Three Year Training Programme for the Marine and Yachting Sector. This plan includes the establishment of a formal apprenticeship programme for the Marine sector involving job engagement and formal training for new workers resulting in C/NVQ certification and ABYC certification where applicable.

UNESCO

Meeting with UNESCO Representative

A meeting was held with Robert Parua, Acting Director and Programme Specialist in Education and Joan-Marie Protain, local UNESCO representative. The meeting discussed possible areas of collaboration between the GNTA and UNESCO including:

Support for the development of a TVET Policy for Grenada. This will be done in two phases. Phase 1 will involve a TVET review and phase 2 Policy development.

The GNTA will apply to become a UNEVOC Centre.

All NTA senior staff are encouraged to join the UNEVOC e-forum.

Attendance of a one day consultation in Jamaica by the CEO to discuss the establishment of a Caribbean UNEVOC Centre (in collaboration with a UNESCO supported TVET conference in Jamaica in May 2015).

UNESCO-UNEVOC Membership

The NTA was officially accepted as a UNEVOC Center in August, 2015. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Glasgow participated in an online meeting with UNEVOC officials and were provided with an orientation to UNEVOC and the concept of the UNEVOC Centre.

UNESCO-UNEVOC is the International Centre for connecting UNESCO Member States worldwide to develop and strengthen technical and vocational education and training. It undertakes its activities through a global network of TVET institutions comprising departments of ministries, national TVET bodies, universities, and leading national training centers.

Apprenticeship programme for the Marine sector



UNEVOC Meeting in Jamaica

The GNTA was invited to participate in a meeting of UNEVOC representatives from the Caribbean region on May 12th 2015 at the Hilton Rose Hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The purpose of the meeting was:

To consolidate the UNEVOC Network in the Caribbean To brainstorm on collaborative regional and sub-regional activities or joint projects

within UNESCO-UNEVOC’s priorities and areas of support To identify potential activities in which UNEVOC centres could engage with other

Network members from the Caribbean cluster or beyond.

During the meeting progress reports were given by each UNEVOC Centre representative highlighting their recent activities and use of the online services and products available. The progress reports highlighted communication as one of the main problems faced. A presentation was made on the online services which are available.

Each UNEVOC centre is valid for 4 years after which it will be reviewed for re-approval. All centres must submit their biennial work plan using the appropriate template which was discussed.

During the period 2015-2030 UNESCO will place great emphasis on TVET and will include the following:

TVET conference every 2-3 years. Funding from the World Bank and CDB. Focus on Youth Employability and greening in TVET. Quality education and sustainable development.

TVET Conference in Jamaica

The CEO and Quality Assurance Officer attended a regional TVET conference held in Jamaica from May 13-15. The conference was entitled ‘STEM Education in TVET: Imperatives to National and Regional Development’. Papers were presented on a number of issues including the following:

Mainstreaming TVET in the education system Transforming TVET through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM)

integration TVET and Industry Engagement TVET: The application of STEM for Economic Development TVET and Quality Assurance Effective Leadership and Management in TVET.



Presentation to Visiting Belize University Students

The CEO of the NTA made a presentation to a group of visiting Belize University students at Ministry of Tourism conference room. The presentation focused on the role of the NTA in the development of the Grenadian Workforce and the processes and operations involved in achieving same. The Belize team was in Grenada as part of a CSME awareness/education campaign in the region.

Participation in Foreign Affairs CSME Workshop

The Training Support Coordinator and the EBT Officer participated in a two day workshop in March, 2015 on the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the workshop was to equip a cadre of both public and private sector personnel to become effective CSME Spokespersons to be able to support public education on the CSME. On completion of the workshop participants were given a Certificate of Participation that admitted them to the regional CSME Spokesperson Bureau.

Study Tour to Trinidad

The EBT Officer, Quality Assurance Officer and Training Support Coordinator were part of a team of six persons from Grenada that travelled to Trinidad to obtain direct information relating to the implementation of the CVQ in Secondary schools and the Assessment of Prior Learning programmes. The team comprised of three officers from the GNTA and three persons whom the Ministry of Education had selected to manage the implementation of the CVQ in the Secondary schools. The visit coincided with that of a team from St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a similar mission.

The aim of the Study Tour was for NTATT to contribute to capacity building and institutional strengthening of the Grenada National Training Agency and Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (Grenada) to facilitate its implementation of the CVQ in secondary schools and the Assessment of Prior Learning programme. More specifically, the study visit provided opportunities for the following:

Understanding of the requisite knowledge and skills to properly develop and manage a quality assurance system in TVET.

Observation of the operation of workforce development/assessment centres. Information and exposure to activities relating to the implementation of the CVQ in

Secondary Schools. Documentation of best practices related to the implementation of the Assessment of

Prior Learning process.

Capacity building for the implementation of CVQ in schools



With regard to the CVQ in schools some key learnings included the need to allocate sufficient resources to the subject areas, the need to schedule deliberate and sufficient time for the subject areas, the need to work with students at the appropriate literacy and numeracy levels, and the need to have highly motivated principal and staff to drive the process forward. With regard to the APL process a key move is for the NTA to use a dual approach of sending persons to approved training providers as well as the NTA directly contracting assessors and verifiers to work with candidates.

Participation on the Guyana External Review Panel

The Quality Assurance Officer participated as a member of the External Review Panel for the external audit of Guyana TVET Council for accreditation to award the CVQ. This involved a series of virtual meetings and a visit to Guyana to conduct the audit from June 23-26.

Assessor Training in Antigua

Grenada NTA was offered a contract by CICan to provide training and certification for a group of potential assessors in Antigua. The Quality Assurance Coordinator and Mrs. Marlene Finlay, Master Assessor and Dean of the School of Applied Arts and Technology of TAMCC conducted the training in Antigua for 23 participants from December 7 to December 15, 2015 with practicum on December 16 and 17 and a review session on December 18.

Twenty-two candidates completed the practicum successfully. One candidate will be re-assessed in March. All candidates are preparing their portfolios for submission during the first week of March 2016.

Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA)

CANTA Standards Committee

The Standards and Planning Officer participated in meetings the CANTA Occupational Standards Committee to review occupational standards for submission to CANTA for approval as CVQs. Fifty-two new standards were recommended to CANTA for approval. These standards were

23 Assessors trained in Antigua

Quality Assurance Officer conducting Assessor training session in Antigua



endorsed by CANTA and the Regional Coordinating Mechanism for TVET (RCMTVET) and submission for final approval by COHSOD is pending. CANTA Quality Assurance Committee

The Quality Assurance Coordinator participated in a CANTA Quality Assurance Committee workshop in Barbados from March 25-27. The workshop focused on issues and challenges faced by NTAs with regards to quality assurance, certification requirements for CVQ personnel, capacity building activities and the revision of key quality assurance documents including the Quality Assurance Guidelines and Criteria, the draft CBET Manual and CVQ Assessment Templates. The meeting developed recommendations for standardization of the Assessment Templates and the revision of the Quality Assurance Guidelines and Criteria for submission for CANTA’s approval. CANTA Meetings

The CEO and Quality Assurance Coordinator attended the 25th meeting of the Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies in Jamaica from May 12 – 13. The following are noteworthy points from the meeting:

CANTA is now registered in Jamaica and registration is being pursued in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guyana.

Arrangements are being worked out with CXC with regards to the CVQ patent The need for harmonization of the classification of occupations in the region was

noted. A recommendation for approval of the St. Vincent SSDA to award the CVQ was

endorsed for submission to COHSOD for approval. A recommendation from the QA committee outlining the requirements for the

certification of Verifiers was approved. All TVET apex bodies are to be reviewed every five years and are required to submit a

self-evaluation report to CANTA after the third year. Fifty-nine new occupational standards were approved for submission to COHSOD for

approval as CVQs. CVQ in Schools is now done in 50 schools in Jamaica. Saint Lucia and Dominica are

scheduled to start in 2015. Trinidad is moving to implement CVQ Level 2 in the schools and the CVQ can be used for matriculation into CAPE (e.g. 3 CXC and 1 CVQ). The CVQ will be used to meet requirements for the award of scholarships.

In Barbados, UWI has approached the TVET Council with regards to the award of joint certification involving the CVQ.

The CEO, Training Support Coordinator and EBT Officer attended the 26th meeting of CANTA in Trinidad in Tobago on November 4th and 5th. Attendance at the meeting provided opportunity for new senior staff of the NTA to participate in the regional discussions that shape the policies governing the operations of the regional TVET system and for networking with regional TVET experts. Elections of officers were held for the Association. Table 14 presents the members of the CANTA Executive elected at the meeting.

Registration of CANTA

Periodic review of NTAs

CVQ in Schools

Dual certification



Table 14: New CANTA Executive

CANTA Position Officer Elected TVET Apex Body

Chair Dr. Wayne Wesley Executive Director, HEART Trust/NTA, Jamaica

Deputy Chair Mr. Steve Arman CEO, National Training Agency of Trinidad & Tobago

Secretary Ms. Estelita Renee TVET Council, Saint Lucia

Treasurer Dwight Lewis Sector Skills Development Agency, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Chair, Quality Assurance Committee

Mr. Henderson Eastmund

Director, Barbados TVET Council

Chair, Standards Committee Kertney Thompson CEO, St. Kitts & Nevis TVET Secretariat

Regional Coordination Mechanism for TVET (RCMTVET)

The CEO and Standards and Planning Coordinator participated in a virtual meeting of the Regional Coordinating mechanism for TVET (RCMTVET) on October 30, 2015. The major outcomes of the meeting had to do with the approval of new NTAs to award the CVQ and new standards for the award of the CVQ. A recommendation for St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Sector Skills Development Agency and Guyana’s TVET Council to be approved as CVQ awarding bodies was endorsed by the meeting as was the recommendation for the approval of fifty-eight new occupational standards for the award of the CVQ. For the first time since CANTA’s inception standards were presented by NTAs other than Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados with standards presented by Saint Lucia and Guyana.

Appreciation The achievements of the NTA in 2015 were due to a number of factors including the dedication, commitment and teamwork of the staff, the unwavering support of the Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, the support of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs. Additionally, the support of our various stakeholders including private sector institutions/organizations and NGOs was invaluable to the development and achievements of the NTA during the period under review.

Approval of New NTAs to award CVQ

Approval of new occupational standards



We thank the Chairman and members of the GCTVET, the NTA staff, the Ministers and staff of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, the Minister and staff of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs, MAREP, all of our other partners in the private sector, public sector and NGOs, Training Providers, quality assurance personnel, and all who helped to support the development of a more productive workforce in Grenada in 2015. We especially thank the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education for her unwavering support. Finally, we thank all of the trainees and candidates who were a part of the TVET training and certification system in 2015. We look forward to working with even more candidates in 2016 as we continue to work towards enhancing the employability of Grenada’s workforce thereby contributing to increased productivity and improving Grenada’s competitiveness.

K. Lincoln Morgan Chief Executive Officer

“No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.” Brad Henry

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List of Occupational Standards Approved by the GCTVET

Occupational Area Level Qualification

Agriculture

1 Agro-Food Processing 1 CVQ



4 Apiculture 2 CVQ

5 General Agriculture 2 NVQ

6 Rabbit Rearing 2 CVQ

7 Crop Production 1 CVQ


9 Livestock Rearing 1 CVQ

10 Dairy Farming Operations 1 CVQ

11 Fish Handling and Processing 1 CVQ


13 Horticultural Nursery Operations 1 NVQ

14 Poultry Rearing 1 NVQ

Automotive

15 Motor Vehicle Engine Systems 1 CVQ


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List of Occupational Standards Approved by the GCTVET

Occupational Area Level Qualification

Agriculture




4 Apiculture 2 CVQ

5 General Agriculture 2 NVQ

6 Rabbit Rearing 2 CVQ



9 Livestock Rearing 1 CVQ

10 Dairy Farming Operations 1 CVQ



13 Horticultural Nursery Operations 1 NVQ

14 Poultry Rearing 1 NVQ

Automotive



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17 Motor Vehicle Repairs (Cars and light trucks) 1 CVQ

18 Small Engine Repairs 1 CVQ

19 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems 1 NVQ

20 Motor Vehicle Chassis System 1 CVQ

Business

21 General Office Administration (Office Clerk) 1 CVQ

22 General Office Administration 2 NVQ

23 Administrative Assistant 3 CVQ

24 Customer Service 1 CVQ

25 Customer Service 2 CVQ

26 Accounting Clerk 2 NVQ

27 Accounting 3 NVQ

28 Customs Services 2 CVQ

29 Customs Services 3 CVQ

30 Management 3 CVQ

Construction

31 Carpentry 1 CVQ

32 Carpentry 2 CVQ

33 General Construction 1 CVQ

34 General Construction 2 CVQ

35 Masonry 1 CVQ



36 Property and Facilities Maintenance (Building Maintenance)

1 CVQ

37 Building & Construction – Construction Site Supervision 3 CVQ

38 Draughting and Construction Technician Work 3 CVQ

Creative Industries

39 Photography 1 CVQ

40 Technical Assistance in TV and Video Production 1 CVQ

41 Printing and Graphic Arts – Computer Graphic Arts 1 CVQ

42 Live Sound Engineering 2 CVQ


44 Recording Engineering 2 CVQ

45 Radio Broadcasting 2 NVQ

46 Audio and Visual Editing Operations 2 CVQ

47 Camera Operations 2 CVQ

48 Musical Performance 1 CVQ


50 Community Cultural Performance 2 CVQ

Education

51 Youth Development Work 1 CVQ


53 Early Childhood Development 1 CVQ




36 Property and Facilities Maintenance (Building Maintenance)

1 CVQ

37 Building & Construction – Construction Site Supervision 3 CVQ

38 Draughting and Construction Technician Work 3 CVQ

Creative Industries

39 Photography 1 CVQ

40 Technical Assistance in TV and Video Production 1 CVQ

41 Printing and Graphic Arts – Computer Graphic Arts 1 CVQ



44 Recording Engineering 2 CVQ

45 Radio Broadcasting 2 NVQ

46 Audio and Visual Editing Operations 2 CVQ

47 Camera Operations 2 CVQ



50 Community Cultural Performance 2 CVQ

Education







55 Library Information Services (Library Clerk) 1 CVQ

56 Library Information Services (Library Assistant) 2 CVQ

57 Teacher Assistant 2 NVQ

58 Parenting facilitation 3 CVQ

59 Coaching & Instruction 3 CVQ

Engineering & Maintenance

60 Electrical Installation 1 CVQ



63 Plumbing 1 CVQ

64 Plumbing 2 CVQ

65 Plumbing 3 NVQ

66 Small Appliance Repairs 1 CVQ

67 Welding 1 CVQ

68 Welding 2 CVQ

69 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 1 CVQ

70 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 2 CVQ

71 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 3 CVQ

72 Metal Work Engineering 2 CVQ

73 Heavy Equipment Maintenance 2 NVQ

Health, Safety Security & the Environment

74 Occupational Health & Safety 3 CVQ



75 Environmental Sustainability Practices 4 NVQ

Health and Wellness

76 Allied Health - Geriatric Care Giver 2 CVQ

77 Allied Health – Geriatric Care Giver 3 CVQ

Tourism & Hospitality

78 Commercial Food Preparation (Cookery) 1 CVQ

79 Food and Beverage - Restaurant Service (Server) 1 NVQ

80 Community Tourism 1 CVQ

81 Food and Beverage - Bar Service (Portering) 1 NVQ

82 Housekeeping (Room Attendant) 1 NVQ

83 Hospitality Services - (Villa and Other Properties) 2 NVQ

84 Hospitality and Coastline Services for Tour Guiding and Cruises

2 NVQ

85 Domestic Housekeeping Services 2 CVQ

86 Food and Beverage-Bar Service (Bartending) 2 CVQ

87 Food and Drink Service 2 CVQ

88 Food Preparation and Cookery 2 CVQ

89 Commercial Food Preparation (Chef de Parte) 3 CVQ

90 Commercial Food Preparation (Pastry Chef/Patisserie) 3 CVQ

91 Commercial Food Preparation (Sous Chef) 3 CVQ

92 Housekeeping 2 CVQ

93 Cricket Pitch and Field Maintenance 1 CVQ



75 Environmental Sustainability Practices 4 NVQ

Health and Wellness

76 Allied Health - Geriatric Care Giver 2 CVQ

77 Allied Health – Geriatric Care Giver 3 CVQ

Tourism & Hospitality

78 Commercial Food Preparation (Cookery) 1 CVQ

79 Food and Beverage - Restaurant Service (Server) 1 NVQ

80 Community Tourism 1 CVQ

81 Food and Beverage - Bar Service (Portering) 1 NVQ

82 Housekeeping (Room Attendant) 1 NVQ

83 Hospitality Services - (Villa and Other Properties) 2 NVQ

84 Hospitality and Coastline Services for Tour Guiding and Cruises

2 NVQ

85 Domestic Housekeeping Services 2 CVQ

86 Food and Beverage-Bar Service (Bartending) 2 CVQ

87 Food and Drink Service 2 CVQ

88 Food Preparation and Cookery 2 CVQ

89 Commercial Food Preparation (Chef de Parte) 3 CVQ

90 Commercial Food Preparation (Pastry Chef/Patisserie) 3 CVQ

91 Commercial Food Preparation (Sous Chef) 3 CVQ

92 Housekeeping 2 CVQ

93 Cricket Pitch and Field Maintenance 1 CVQ



94 Events Management Services – Balloon Craft 1 CVQ

95 Events Management 3 CVQ

96 Cruise line Services 2 NVQ

97 Water Taxi Operations 2 NVQ

Information Technology

98 Data Operations 1 CVQ

99 Data Operations 2 CVQ

100 Call/Contact Centre Operations 1 CVQ

101 Personal Computer Repair 2 NVQ

102 Web Programming 3 CVQ

103 Network Engineering 4 CVQ

Manufacturing

104 Furniture Finishing 1 CVQ

105 Furniture Making 1 CVQ

106 Furniture Making 2 CVQ

Marine

107 Marine Mechanics 2 NVQ

108 Marine Electrical 2 NVQ

109 Marine Electrical 3 NVQ

110 Seamanship 2 NVQ

Merchant Marine

111 Commercial Diving (Air) 3 CVQ



Personal Services

112 Fabric Design 1 CVQ

113 Floral Arrangement 1 CVQ

114 Garment Production 1 CVQ

115 General Cosmetology 1 CVQ

116 Cosmetology 2 CVQ

117 Fashion Designing 2 CVQ

118 Barbering 2 CVQ

119 Nail Technology 2 CVQ

120 Massage Therapy 3 CVQ


Public Services

122 Industrial Security Operations 1 CVQ

123 Security Operations 3 CVQ

124 Policing and Law Enforcement (Cybercrime) 3 NVQ

125 Policing and Law Enforcement(Investigative Interviewing) 3 NVQ

126 Policing and Law Enforcement (Stop and Search Vehicles) 3 NVQ

127 Policing and Law Enforcement (Use of Firearms) 3 NVQ

128 Policing and Law Enforcement (Use of Force) 3 NVQ

129 Policing and Law Enforcement (Crime Scene Investigations)

3 NVQ



Personal Services

112 Fabric Design 1 CVQ

113 Floral Arrangement 1 CVQ

114 Garment Production 1 CVQ

115 General Cosmetology 1 CVQ

116 Cosmetology 2 CVQ

117 Fashion Designing 2 CVQ

118 Barbering 2 CVQ

119 Nail Technology 2 CVQ



Public Services

122 Industrial Security Operations 1 CVQ

123 Security Operations 3 CVQ

124 Policing and Law Enforcement (Cybercrime) 3 NVQ

125 Policing and Law Enforcement(Investigative Interviewing) 3 NVQ

126 Policing and Law Enforcement (Stop and Search Vehicles) 3 NVQ

127 Policing and Law Enforcement (Use of Firearms) 3 NVQ

128 Policing and Law Enforcement (Use of Force) 3 NVQ

129 Policing and Law Enforcement (Crime Scene Investigations)

3 NVQ

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2015: Year in Review January

28 Formal Launch of MAREP Training

February

13 Assessor Training - Police Training School

20-23 Commonwealth of Learning Workshop - Barbados

March

2-5 Visit to Carriacou by NTA Officers

9-13 CBET Instructor Training

18-19 CSME Spokesperson Training

20 Review of ROS: Audio & Visual Editing Level 2, Camera Operations Level 2

23 Review of ROS: Parenting Facilitation Level 3, Drywall Construction Level 2

24 Review of ROS: Furniture Furnishing Level 1 & 2, Upholstery Level 2

25-27 CANTA Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) Meeting - Barbados

30-31 Assessor Training

April

01-02 Assessor Training

24 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Marine Electrical Installation Technician Level 2 & 3

May

8 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Cruise Line Services Level 2

11-12 CANTA Meeting - Jamaica

13-15 TVET Conference - Jamaica

20 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Massage Therapy Level 3

21 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Management Level 3

22 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Seamanship Level 2, Water Taxi Operations Level 2

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28 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Community Cultural Performance Level 2

29 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Live Sound Engineering Level 2, Recording Engineering Level 2

June

5 Participation in Caribbean Centre for Competitiveness Stakeholders’ Consultation

16 Participation in BNTF Stakeholder Meeting


23-26 Participation on External Review Panel for Guyana TVET Council regarding approval to award the CVQ

July

7 Presentation to Principals on the implementation of CVQ in Secondary Schools



19-25 Visit to Carriacou

23-24 Planning Workshop for Petite Martinique Youth Project-Petite Martinique

August

24 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Commercial Food Preparation-Chef de Partie - Level 3, Commercial Food Preparation-Pastry Chef Level 3, Commercial Food Preparation-Sous Chef Level 3

September

2 Launch of CEFE/DFID Pre-Technology Training

3 GTA Life Skills Training Closing Ceremony

October

5 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Administrative Assistant Level 3, Musical Performance Level 2

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28 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Community Cultural Performance Level 2

29 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Live Sound Engineering Level 2, Recording Engineering Level 2

June

5 Participation in Caribbean Centre for Competitiveness Stakeholders’ Consultation



23-26 Participation on External Review Panel for Guyana TVET Council regarding approval to award the CVQ

July

7 Presentation to Principals on the implementation of CVQ in Secondary Schools




23-24 Planning Workshop for Petite Martinique Youth Project-Petite Martinique

August

24 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Commercial Food Preparation-Chef de Partie - Level 3, Commercial Food Preparation-Pastry Chef Level 3, Commercial Food Preparation-Sous Chef Level 3

September

2 Launch of CEFE/DFID Pre-Technology Training

3 GTA Life Skills Training Closing Ceremony

October

5 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Administrative Assistant Level 3, Musical Performance Level 2

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6 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Coaching and Instructing in Sports Level 3, Events Management Level 3

7 Industry Lead Group Meeting: Allied Health-Geriatric Caregiver Level 3

16-22 Assessor Training – Secondary School TVET Instructors for CVQ in Schools

27-30 Study Tour to NTATT - Trinidad

30 RCMTVET Meeting

November

4-5 CANTA Meeting – Trinidad

8-14 Instructor Training-Carriacou

11 Curriculum Development Workshop

16-20 Assessor Training - Secondary School TVET Instructors for CVQ in Schools


December


7-15 Assessor Training - Antigua

11 Lead Group Meeting: Jewelry Production (Leather) Level 2, Jewelry Production (Seeds) Level 2, Leather Goods Manufacturing Level 2

14 CARILED Project Advisory Committee Meeting

“It's not enough to train today's workforce. We also have to prepare tomorrow's workforce by guaranteeing every child access to a world-

class education.” Barack Obama

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RE-TH INK

YO U RSUCCESS!

Technical & Vocational Education & Trainingopens a door to a world of opportunities.For more informat ion contact NTA today !

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GNTA Information

Grenada National Training Agency Belmont Rd, St. George’s, Grenada Tel 473-435-9092/3 Fax 473-435-9094 www.grenadanta.gd

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