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TCI Community College Lauds Commendable TVET PLAR Assessment Results
#TurksandCaicos, June 14, 2022 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College TVET Institute have received the results from its inaugural cohort of participants which sat the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Challenge Exam in February 2022.
WHAT IS PLAR?
The Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) is a certification pathway where experienced individuals in their respective fields are given the opportunity to obtain certification by producing stipulated evidence in the form of a portfolio or project as well as sitting a challenge exam.
Of the twenty-seven (27) participants that sat the PLAR Challenge Exam, twenty-three (23) were deemed fully competent in both the theory and practical aspects of the exam. This pass rate of 85% is indeed a celebratory occasion not only for TVET@TCICC but for the participants who worked assiduously to ensure their performances were aligned to the occupational standard and examination requirements of the National Council of Technical
The pass rate for each skill area is as follows:
- Level 1 Electrical installation – 72%
- Level 1 Customer Service – 90%
- Level 1 Commercial Food Preparation – 100%
- Level 2 Food and Beverage (Bartending) – 100%
Each participant is now eligible to receive their CVQ certificate from the accrediting body NCTVET under the HEART Trust NSTA.
Photo Captions:
Header: Minister of Education, The Honourable Rachel Taylor observes Electrical Installation candidate Steve Michel during the February 2022 PLAR Exam
Insert: TCICC Lecturer Kamala Kalidas performs exam proctoring duties over candidate Desmond Handfield during the February 2022 PLAR Exam
Press Release: TCICC