CCSLC / CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualification)

What is CCSLC / CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualification)?

CCSLC / CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualification) is awarded by CXC / HEART/NSTA (NCTVET). It is a local qualification for people living in Jamaica. Regional CARICOM vocational standard.

Careers it leads to

Skilled trades and service roles; pathway to NVQ-J.

How to take it in or from Jamaica

Schools and HEART institutions.

How long it takes

Varies by level (months to 2 years) (typical; confirm with the provider).

Recognition in Jamaica

Regional CARICOM vocational standard.

Contacts

• Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) – Western Zone Office
  Caenwood Centre, 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5
  Phone: (876) 630-5200
  Email: cxcwzo@cxc.org
  Website: cxc.org
  Source: www.cxc.org
• HEART/NSTA Trust (incl. NCTVET)
  6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5
  Phone: +1 876 994 3278 (99-HEART)
  Email: info@heart-nsta.org
  Website: heart-nsta.org
  Source: www.heart-nsta.org

Related qualifications

• CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate)
• CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination)
• Associate degree (community colleges)