Vocational Training Development Institute

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Instructions

Instructions

All supporting documents are to be certified (where applicable) and uploaded to expedite the application process

  1. Documents to be certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP).
    • Academic Achievements - Degrees, Diploma, CSEC/CXC, GCE, SSC, certificates
    • Birth Certificate 
    • Marriage Certificate (where applicable) 
    • One passport size photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
  2. The VTDI's Referees Report to completed by one of the following
    • A Minister of religion
    • Justice of the Peace
    • The Principal of the last school attended
    • Your current or former employer 
  3. For the Post Graduate Diploma applicants, transcript must be forwarded to the Institutions from the institution/s previously attended in order for the application process to be completed.
  4. Complete the form, upload documents and click submit

 

 

 

Programmes

Institution
Campus
Programme
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5 CSEC’s including Math & English or NCTVET Level 2 in related Animation area or CAPE IT Digital Animation (including CSEC Math and English or Equivalent)
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 6, 2025

Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 6, 2025

A minimum of five CXC/CSEC subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English Language, or the equivalent.
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: August 30, 2025

A minimum of five CXC/CSEC subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English Language, or the equivalent.
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 6, 2025

5 CSES Subjects including Maths, English and IT
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 5, 2025

5 CSES Subjects including Maths, English and IT
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 5, 2025

5 CSES Subjects including Maths, English and IT
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 6, 2025

5 CSES Subjects including Maths, English and IT
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 6, 2025

• Graduates of the Career Advancement Programme (CAP) with NVQJ certification • HEART Trust NTA Graduates with a minimum of a level 2 certification • Individuals with 5 CXC’s, including Mathematics and English A • Individuals with industry experience (at least 2 years), seeking certification at the supervisory level
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 14, 2025

Persons are required to meet one of the following requirements to enter the programme: • NVQJ Level 2 (or above) in the relevant skill area, plus CSEC/CXC Mathematics & English • Five (5) CSEC/CXC subjects (grades 1-3), including Mathematics & English • Professional diploma (e.g., TVET Instructor Diploma) • Mature entry - persons who are 25 or more years of age with at least five years of certified work experience in relevant skill area; and meet the Institution’s assessment requirements.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: September 2025 | Application Deadline Date: August 31, 2025

Persons are required to meet one of the following requirements to enter the programme: • NVQJ Level 2 (or above) in the relevant skill area, plus CSEC/CXC Mathematics & English • Five (5) CSEC/CXC subjects (grades 1-3), including Mathematics & English • Professional diploma (e.g., TVET Instructor Diploma) • Mature entry - persons who are 25 or more years of age with at least five years of certified work experience in relevant skill area; and meet the Institution’s assessment requirements.
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: September 2025 | Application Deadline Date: August 31, 2025

The Bachelor of Science in Career Development is a dynamic and comprehensive programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become impactful agents of change for individuals across various life stages. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, graduates will be prepared to guide others through the career development process with confidence and expertise. Through a strong foundation in career development theories and practical application, participants will gain the competencies to support personal growth, career exploration, and decision-making across diverse populations. This programme empowers students to make a lasting difference in the evolving field of career development.
5 CSEC subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English, at grades 1, 2, or 3 (as of June 1998) or the equivalent.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 30, 2025

This course will introduce you to PV component theory, system design, industry codes and standards for PV systems, and unique design problems and solutions. Emphasis is placed on developing skills for designing and installing a complete PV system, troubleshooting, and general maintenance of PV systems.
One (1) year experience in electrical installation or a CXC CSEC pass in Electrical or NVQ-J Level 1 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: September 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 6, 2025

This Andragogical Principles & CBET Lesson Planning intervention is designed primarily for the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA), Jamaica Defence Force’s instructors who have “Content Mastery” in their areas of specialization.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: February 2025 | Application Deadline Date: March 7, 2025

This Andragogical Principles & CBET Lesson Planning intervention is designed primarily for the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA), Jamaica Defence Force’s instructors who have “Content Mastery” in their areas of specialization.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: May 2025 | Application Deadline Date: June 13, 2025

This Andragogical Principles & CBET Lesson Planning intervention is designed primarily for the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA), Jamaica Defence Force’s instructors who have “Content Mastery” in their areas of specialization.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: June 2025 | Application Deadline Date: July 18, 2025

N/A
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 7, 2025

Campus: Offsite | Projected Start Date: February 2025 | Application Deadline Date: March 8, 2025

Campus: Online | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 28, 2025

N/A
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: February 2025 | Application Deadline Date: March 7, 2025

From a philosophical perspective, the Introduction to Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) intervention is grounded in the belief that those who facilitate training interventions, regardless of content specification, must effectively perform many tasks to ensure success. Indeed, some of the tasks to be performed are contextually specific and, therefore, will be unique to the content area. On the other hand, some tasks are specific to the teaching and learning process and must be effectively and systematically carried out to ensure attainment of desired learning outcomes using a CBET approach. Such tasks, it is widely accepted, are better performed when informed by a grounded understanding of theoretical and best-practice strategies for planning and delivering training.
Trainee-Trainers of the Electoral Office of Jamaica
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 28, 2025

From a philosophical perspective, the Introduction to Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) intervention is grounded in the belief that those who facilitate training interventions, regardless of content specification, must effectively perform many tasks to ensure success. Indeed, some of the tasks to be performed are contextually specific and, therefore, will be unique to the content area. On the other hand, some tasks are specific to the teaching and learning process and must be effectively and systematically carried out to ensure attainment of desired learning outcomes using a CBET approach. Such tasks, it is widely accepted, are better performed when informed by a grounded understanding of theoretical and best-practice strategies for planning and delivering training.
Trainee-Trainers of the Electoral Office of Jamaica
Campus: Montego Bay | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 28, 2025

This course aims to provide students with a wide range of comprehensive information in the main area of Principle of Tile Laying. In addition, students will be introduced to surface preparation and the applications to the various types of tiles that is use in the residential and commercial buildings/infrastructures, which will provide them with the knowledge to analyze suitable tiling materials that will enhance the expected finish of the tiles used in the design of tiling project. This course includes technical changes and improvements in the provision of tiling techniques in the built environment.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 8, 2025

N/A
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: February 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 14, 2025

N/A
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: February 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 21, 2025

Campus: Online | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 14, 2025

N/A
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: February 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 14, 2025

From a philosophical perspective, the Train the Trainer course is grounded in the belief that those who facilitate training interventions, regardless of content specification, must effectively perform many tasks to ensure success. Indeed, some of the tasks to be performed are contextually specific and, therefore, will be unique to the content area. On the other hand, some tasks are specific to the teaching-learning process and must be effectively and systematically carried out to ensure attainment of desired learning outcomes. Such tasks, it is widely accepted, are better performed when informed by a grounded understanding of theoretical and best-practice strategies for planning and delivering training sessions.
This Train the Trainer course is designed to capacitate instructors who have “Content Mastery” in their areas of specialization and who are currently or aspirant training facilitators, supervisors and/or administrators.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: February 28, 2025

The purpose of the NVQ-J Level 4 in Assessment is two-fold. Firstly, it will empower participants to conduct assessment using CBET principles; and secondly, participants who fulfil all requirements will be eligible to apply to have their names placed on HEART/NSTA Trust’s data base.
The NVQ-J Level 4 in Assessment is for persons who are trained, competent and certified in specific occupational competencies as well as have current industry exposure. Additionally, they should have the required technical skills, management skills, professional capabilities, and industrial exposure along with the required certification. Qualification Participants must have the technical knowledge and skills in the areas in which they will be assessed. Certification and qualifications must be in the area or closely related to the area being assessed. The minimum level of qualification is a Diploma, Associate Degree or NVQ-J Level 3 Certificate. In addition, applicants must have evidence (i.e., certificates or transcripts) indicating prior learning in the following areas which will not be taught during the training: 1. Communicate Information Relating to Work Activities 2. Plan a Series of Training Sessions 3. Deliver Training Sessions 4. Operate a Personal Computer Transcripts are necessary where additional evidence for exemption from units is needed. Furthermore, the NCTVET will require a copy to facilitate registration for the position of an assessor.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: September 2024 | Application Deadline Date: February 28, 2025

The purpose of the NVQ-J Level 4 in Assessment is two-fold. Firstly, it will empower participants to conduct assessment using CBET principles; and secondly, participants who fulfil all requirements will be eligible to apply to have their names placed on HEART/NSTA Trust’s data base.
The NVQ-J Level 4 in Assessment is for persons who are trained, competent and certified in specific occupational competencies as well as have current industry exposure. Additionally, they should have the required technical skills, management skills, professional capabilities, and industrial exposure along with the required certification. Qualification Participants must have the technical knowledge and skills in the areas in which they will be assessed. Certification and qualifications must be in the area or closely related to the area being assessed. The minimum level of qualification is a Diploma, Associate Degree or NVQ-J Level 3 Certificate. In addition, applicants must have evidence (i.e., certificates or transcripts) indicating prior learning in the following areas which will not be taught during the training: 1. Communicate Information Relating to Work Activities 2. Plan a Series of Training Sessions 3. Deliver Training Sessions 4. Operate a Personal Computer Transcripts are necessary where additional evidence for exemption from units is needed. Furthermore, the NCTVET will require a copy to facilitate registration for the position of an assessor.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: January 2025 | Application Deadline Date: March 7, 2025

The Post Graduate Diploma in Career Counselling is a comprehensive programme designed to equip participants with the skills to lead and manage career development services. Graduates will be trained to guide individuals in selecting career paths that align with their personal goals, values, and abilities, while also considering labour market needs and economic trends. This programme empowers professionals to make a meaningful impact by helping others make informed, successful career decisions.
Bachelor's Degree
Campus: Online | Projected Start Date: August 2025 | Application Deadline Date: September 30, 2025

An accredited first degree.
Campus: Kingston | Projected Start Date: September 2025 | Application Deadline Date: August 31, 2025

An accredited first degree.
Campus: Mandeville | Projected Start Date: September 2025 | Application Deadline Date: August 31, 2025

An accredited first degree.
Campus: Montego Bay | Projected Start Date: September 2025 | Application Deadline Date: August 31, 2025