The National Training Agency is the umbrella agency for effecting reform in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Trinidad and Tobago

    Its role is to co-ordinate and regulate technical and vocational education and
   training, 
promoting and facilitating a coherent system of quality TVET. 

   The system is designated to satisfy the changing needs of industry as well as
   cater to the aspirations of individuals in pursuit of their career goals and 
   opportunities. 


 Happy 48th Independence from the Management and Staff of the National Training Agency!  

 

What are Regional Occupational Standards?

ROS define the competencies required for effective workplace performance

They are Benchmarked against International Standards including those in the UK, Canada
and Australia and are produced in collaboration with industry experts & professionals

Find out more and download the Standards here:

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Caribbean Vocational Qualification

The aim of the CVQ is the development of the Ideal Caribbean Worker. 

It is an award that represents the achievement of a set of competencies that define the core work practices of an occupational area consistent with the levels articulated within the regional qualification framework.

  

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Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition


Recognizes an individuals acquired skill set and knowledge; no matter how,
when or where the learning occurred.

Benefits of the PLAR

  • Formal 'Paper' Certification
  • Better Job Opportunities
  • Caters for Working People

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Career Guidance From The Experts...

Don't know what career to choose? Want to know if you need to acquire certain skills?

We have two options that will be of great assistance to you.

Option 1: Our Career Maps - Check it out:

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Option 2: Holland Model - Check it out:

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CANTA is the Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies

 

The need for the coordination and rationalization of TVET and the move to establish a Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) including proposals for the free movement of CERTIFIED skilled labour, have prompted National Training Agencies (NTAs) in the region to exploit the benefits of joint and concerted efforts by establishing among themselves The Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies (CANTA).

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 The National Training Agency is the umbrella agency for effecting reform in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Trinidad and Tobago. Its role is to co-ordinate and regulate technical and vocational education and training, promoting and facilitating a coherent system of quality TVET.The system is designated to satisify the changing needs of industry as well as cater to the aspirations of individuals in pursuit of their career goals and opportunities. The agency works in close collaboration with the relevant partners in industry, the professions, education and training.

The National Training Agency was established in January 1999 under the aegis of the Ministry of Training and Distance Learning


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Career Maps

The Career Map Section provides you with information to choose and get training for a specific Career. Click on the picture above to experience our interactive Career Map guide.

Contact Us

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Trinidad Address:
                                                         
21-22 Mulchan Seuchan Road
Chaguanas
Trinidad West Indies
Tel.: 868-672-7107/8
        868-672-9942/3
Fax: 868-672-7109

 

Tobago Address:

Pigeon Point Road   
Crown Point
Tobago
Te.l: 868-635-0280       
Fax: (868) 635 1721