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CONTACT US:
Main office
At the
Golding Centre
204 - 206 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
Jamaica West Indies
Telephone: 630-1084
Email: [email protected]
Montego Bay :
Shop # 13 Overton Plaza
49 Union Street Montego Bay
Telephone: (1876) 288-6577
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iirq.org
Revised Edition 2016
“An Alternative Pathway to a University Education”
This Handbook belongs to:
NAME_________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE____________________________________________STUDENT NO. ____________________ __________
ENROLLMENT DATE_____________________COURSE ______________________________________________
Approved by the Ministry of Education
2016-2017
Student Handbook
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Page
President’s Message ………………………………………….…. 3
About IIRQ ……………………………………...…….. .4
Campuses ……………………………………..…... ….4
Statement of belief …………………………………...………. ...5
Equal opportunity ……………………………..………...…... ... .5
IIRQ personnel contacts …………..……..….……………. …..6
Academic year 2016-2017 opening & closing calendar ……....7
Social Activities Calendar 2016-2017 ……………….…….… ..8
Admission & Registration CAP………………………………….9
Admission & Registration Private students …………..……..10
Admission & Registration Frequently Asked questions …...11
Courses ordered structure …………………………………..12– 15
Photos of IIRQ…………………………………………………..16-17
Courses Ordered Structure…………………………………...18-20
Students Life…………………………………………….…….….. 21
Uniform & Dress code ………………………………………….. .22
Code of conduct—Commitment………..……………………..…23
Code of conduct—General Rules & Regulation…….... 24
Code of conduct— Attendance & late policies ………….…. 25-26
Grievance / complaint procedure— Details outline ……...... 27
Grievance / complaint procedure— chart Outline …..… ..... 28
Qualifications Level Guide…………………………….…….…. 29
IIRQ Organizational Chart…………………..………..……….. 30
Quality Assurance Chart………………………………………...31
CONTENT
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Principal
Prof. G. D Oliver
Registrar
T. Oliver
Financial
Department
Information
Technology
Department
Academic & Students
Affairs Department
Administration
Department
Outsource Human
Resource
Debbie Chin
Coordinator
Marie Waite
Joy Coghiel
Outsource
Administrator
Cecilia
Ricketts
Coordinator’s
Assistant
Falana Bassant
Administrative
Assistant
Coleath Dennis Teaching Staff
Administrative
Trainee
Accounting
Clerk
Shanique
Gordon
Administrative
Trainee
Document Centre
Danielle Watson
Administrative
Trainee
Operation &
Security
Department
Operation
Assistant
Hector Cammock
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WELCOME TO IIRQ
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As we move into the seventh year as a Technical and Voca-
tional Training provider, we have rebranded ourselves as a
Career and Technical College. The name better defines what
we do at the Institute of International Recognized Qualifica-
tions (IIRQ). We continue to work diligently to provide our
learner with the hands-on skills and holistic competencies to
help you grow and prosper in your career endeavor.
We offer a variety of courses that are aligned to the demand of the labour market in Ja-
maica and aboard that we know will help you enhance your career goals. All of our
courses are certified and accredited by recognized industrial/educational Accredited Bod-
ies, thus giving credibility, recognisition and portability of your earned certification.
Please allow us the opportunity to meet with you and determine if we can assist with
your development and enhancement of your training needs. Whether you need short,
medium or long-term training programmes, we are here to assist you. Our business is
training and development of people. Our highly trained staff with years of industrial ex-
perience will work diligently to provide you and Industrial Organizations with the re-
sources to help towards achieving set goals. We are truly the solution to your training
needs.
-Mission Statement –
IIRQ is committed to provide Technical and Vocational Training Programmes at all
levels for meeting the career demand of the Labour Market and for Learners to be certi-
fied by recognized industrial/educational Accreditation Bodies.
-Vision Statement -
IIRQ will contribute to the Technical & Vocational Training of Learners to meet the
demand of the Labour Market and to enhance the status of trained and certified individu-
als as well as to rise individuals self actualization in their career choice.
Best Wishes
Professor Gossett Oliver, J.P.,FCGI, BSc., M.Ss., PhD., FWeld.I, FJIM, FJIE
PRINCIPAL
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The Institute of International Recognized Qualifications began its
operations on March 1, 2010. IIRQ is a charitable organization (Company
no. 78795) that offers several International qualifications. These
qualifications are specifically designed to meet the needs of the
international market. They focus on key areas of vocational education, but
adopt an assessment process more suitable for use in global markets.
CAMPUSES :
The College operates from the following campuses:
The main office is located at our main campus, 204 - 206 Old Hope
Road, Kingston 6 (Golding Centre).
The Computer Repairs Lab, Health Care Lab, Document Centre and all
other class rooms are located at 204 - 206 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
(Golding Centre).
The Food Preparation & Culinary Arts Class and Lab is located at the
Skyline Shopping Centre, 37-39 Gordon Town Road, Kingston 7.
The Motor Vehicle Engineering course is done at the Excelsior
Community College, 137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3.
The Montego Bay campus operates at Shop #13 Overton Plaza, 49
Union Street, Montego Bay.
ABOUT IIRQ CAMPUSES
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A Guide to City and Guilds Qualifications Level
NQF
LEVELS+
CITY & GUILDS
QUALIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS
(approx equiv)
8 Fellowship (FCGI) Doctorate
7 Membership (MCGI) Master Pro-
fessional Diploma NVQ/SVQ
Level 5 Level 5 vocational awards
Master’s Degree Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate
6 Graduateship (GCGI) Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Certificate & Diploma
5 IVQ Advanced Technician Di-
ploma Full Technological Diploma++
Higher National Diplomas Foundation Degree Diplomas of Higher and Further
Education
4 Licentiateship (LCGI) Higher Professional Diploma Level 4 vocational awards
Certificate of Higher Education
3 NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Level 3 vocational awards Advanced Apprenticeship
(England and NI) Modern Apprenticeship
(Scotland and Wales) IVQ Technician Diploma IVQ Advanced Diploma Level 3 International Awards++
A Level Scottish Higher
2 NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Level 2 vocational awards Apprenticeship (England and NI) Foundation Modern Apprentice-
ship (Wales) IVQ Technician Certificate IVQ Diploma Introductory Awards++
GCSE grades A*- C Scottish Intermediate 2/Credit S
Grade
1 NVQ/SVQ Level 1 Level 1 vocational awards IVQ Certificate Level 1 International introductory
Awards++
GCSE grades D-G Scottish Intermediate 1/General S
Grade
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Grievance / Complaints Procedure Chart/ Outline
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The Institute of International Recognised Qualifications
(IIRQ) recognises and values the diversity of learners in terms of their
gender, age, race, marital status, disabilities religious beliefs and socio-
economic status. It is our policy that we respect the rights, individuality
and special needs of each learner and provide equal access to resources
and to a fair assessment.
We seek to maintain a high level of confidentiality for all learners and
operate within the framework of the laws of Jamaica to protect the rights
of all learners. IIRQ is committed to working towards engaging all
learners through efficient delivery and sound pedagogical methods by
being in touch with the various learning styles of learners thus promoting
harmonious development for all learners and providing the appropriate
environment for honing their talents and skills.
A collaborative effort among all stakeholders will seek to provide the
highest level of inclusion thus providing equal learning opportunities for
all concerned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
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Grievance / Complaints Procedure
Details
This procedure can be used by all Student/ Candidates of the Institute
of Internal Recognised Qualifications.
It can be used by any Student/ Candidate who has a complaint/
grievance relating to another Student/ Candidate, member of staff or
the Institution facilities.
All complaints/grievances submitted in good faith will be considered
fairly.
Any Student/ Candidate who invokes the procedure will not be disad-
vantaged from having done so.
It is anticipated that most issues can be resolved in a friendly and in-
formal way.
Throughout the process Student/ Candidates may have a friend to ac-
company them at all meetings.
Student/ Candidates can access mentoring through the Institution In-
formation and Guidance Service. Malicious complaints could lead to
disciplinary action.
These are internal procedures – at no stage is legal representation in-
vited for any party. (see next page).
For all complaints/grievances the privacy and confidentiality of the
complainant will be respected.
If disclosure is necessary to progress a complaint the Student/ Candi-
date will be notified in advance.
Appeals against academic decisions in relation to grading of work are
dealt with by the Academic Appeals Procedure.
The Appeals Process is accessible on all Notice Boards on all cam-
puses.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
ATTENDANCE AND LATE POLICIES
Absence
Students absent for a period of 2 months and desire to resume class
must make an appointment with the Co-Ordinator.
Late Arrival
Students must display ID’s on arrival.
Late arrival by learners to their classes will not be tolerated.
Absolute punctuality should be maintained.
Learners who are more than 20 minutes late for a class will be
marked absent
Laboratory Behaviour
Learners are expected to act in a professional and ethical manner
during the period of their practicum. This includes, but is not limited
to:
Showing up on time for Labs.
Informing the instructor in advance if one is unable to show up for
Labs.
Using appropriate language while in the Lab.
Dressing appropriately while in the Lab.
Treating colleagues with respect.
Adhering to the college policies and guidelines.
Adhere to all safety rules and regulations in the Lab.
NB. Students needing Counselling should make contact with the CAP
Coordinator.
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 - 2017
OPENING & CLOSING DATES CALENDAR
SUMMER TERM
MONDAY APRIL 24, 2017 - FRIDAY May 19, 2017
APRIL Monday 24 All classes resume
MAY Monday 1 – Thursday 4
Friday 19
External examinations
All classes end
JUNE (Dates to be announced) External examinations
JULY (Dates to be announced)
(Date to be announced)
Final examinations
Graduation
SUMMER TERM
JULY Monday 18 – Thursday 21 Friday 22 – Saturday 23 Monday 25 – Friday 29
Recruitment Begins Assessors Training – CPD Recruitment continues
AUGUST Wednesday 3 – Wed. 31
Recruitment continues
CHRISTMAS TERM
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 – FRIDAY DECEMBER 16, 2016
SEPTEMBER
Friday 5 – Monday 8 Administrative Staff Training
Monday 12 - to– Fri 16 Students Course Orientation (Year 2)
Tuesday 20 Tuesday 20 – Friday 23
General Orientation (Year 1) Student Course Orientation (Year 1)
Monday 26 All classes start
OCTOBER Friday 14 Monday 17
Midterm break {school closed}
National heroes’ day
Tuesday 18 All classes resume
Monday 24 - Thursday 27 Mock exams (Maths & English)
DECEMBER Monday 12 – Friday 16 End of Term Examinations
Friday 16 School closes for Christmas holiday
EASTER TERM
MONDAY JANAUARY 9, 2017 – FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017
JANUARY Monday 9 All classes resume
Friday 13 Academic Staff Meeting (Portfolio Man-
agement)
FEBRUARY
Monday 20 – Monday 27 Tuesday 28
Mock Examination - Courses Games Day
MARCH Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 & Friday 3
Ash Wednesday ( school closed ) Mid Term Break
Monday 6 All classes resume APRIL Friday 7 School closes for Easter Holiday
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 -2017
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
CHRISTMAS TERM - Monday September 26, 2016 – Friday December 16, 2016
September
Monday 12 - Friday 16
Students Course Orientation (Year 2)
Tuesday 20
Tuesday 20 - Friday 23 General Orientation (Year 1)
Student Course Orientation (Year 1)
Monday 26 All classes starts
October
Monday 10 - Wednesday 12
Class Representative Nomination
Thursday 13 Class Representative Selection
Monday 24 - Thursday 27 Mock Exams (Maths & English)
December Monday 12 – Friday 16
End of Term Exams
Friday 16 Games Day
School closes for Christmas holiday
EASTER TERM
Monday January 9, 2017 – Friday April 7, 2017
January Monday 9 All classes resume
February Tuesday 28 Games Day
Wednesday 1,
Thurs 2 & Fri 3
Ash Wednesday Midterm break school closed
SUMMER TERM
Monday April 24, 2016 Friday May 19, 2016
April Monday 24 All classes resume
May Monday 1 – Thursday 4 External examinations (Speaking & Listening)
(Dates to be announced)
(Date to be announced)
Final examinations
Graduation
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CODE OF CONDUCT
ATTENDANCE AND LATE POLICIES
Learner’s attendance is a means of improving performance and critical in
raising learner achievement. Together, the staff of the Institute of
International Recognised Qualifications, learners, parents and the
community must make every effort to lessen the loss of instructional time
to learners.
Excused School and Class Absences and Tardiness
Student illness: Learners missing 3 or more consecutive days of school
due to illness or injury are required to provide a medical certificate from a
medical practitioner. The written statement must include all days the
learner has been absent from school. If a learner is continually sick and
repeatedly absent from school due to a specific medical condition, he or she
must be under the supervision of a doctor and must immediately inform
the Co-Ordinator/Administrative Office.
Medical appointment: If a learner is absent from school due to a medical
appointment, he/she must inform the institution prior to the appointment.
Excused absences include:
Death in family (Three (3) Days)
Observance of a religious holiday or service
School-sponsored event
Subpoena by law enforcement agency or mandatory court appearance.
Unexcused absences include:
Absences due to vacations, personal services, local non-school event,
programme or sporting activity
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CODE OF CONDUCT GENERAL
Learners are encouraged to take pride in their campus. Littering
and damaging the property are UNACCEPTABLE.
No learner may hinder the learning process of other learners.
Teachers and visitors to IIRQ should be treated with courtesy and
respect.
While learners are encouraged to think independently and to
question, insolent or insulting behaviour towards teachers and
fellow learners is not acceptable.
Fellow learners should be treated with respect.
Learners are considered to be representatives of IIRQ on or off
campus. The College encourages courteous and civil behaviour.
Learners are responsible for their personal belongings and
valuables. These should never be left unattended.
WE DO NOT tolerate any form of STEALING.
Cell phones and electronic devices
All personal communication devices are to be powered off and stored
out of view during an instructional class and other areas in the
school, unless otherwise authorized.
Cellular telephones may not be switched on or used in lessons, during
assemblies or during examinations. They should also not be used as
calculators during assessments, tests or examinations.
Prohibited Item
Pornographic materials, weapons, alcohol, pirated or unlicensed
materials, cigarettes, tobacco, and any items prohibited under
Jamaican law
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ADMISSION & REGISTRA- CAREER ADV. PROGRAMME
About the Career Advancement Programme
The IIRQ Career Advancement Programme (CAP) will provide youth
(ages 16-19) with a two year Government Sponsored Education and
Training that helps them to get a career for life, earn their career
certification, and to gain meaningful employment.
CAP Technical Programme
This is designed for those students who choose technical oriented
vocations and have the aptitude for same. They can either possess one (1)
or more CSEC subjects (or its equivalent), possess City & Guilds pass in
Mathematics and English or pass both Mathematics and English in the
Online Diagnostic Tests (Private Candidates Certificate Level).
All students are required to complete a application form and submit it
to the Administrative Office. All Applicants must attach two (2) passport
size photographs that have been stamped, signed and certified as a true
copy by any one of the following persons; JP, Minister of Religion,
Lawyer, Principal, Doctor or Superintendent of Police. OR take along a
copy of a valid Motor vehicle license, valid voters ID or Passport.
New Admission Procedures - Diagnostic Test
STEP 1: Upon submitting the completed application form, attaching all
supporting documents. Candidates are scheduled to sit a diagnostic
online Maths & English test, an additional written test will also be
administered.
The test result will determine the stage/class placement for Maths and
English appropriate for each candidate.
STEP 2: After completing the Diagnostic Test (DT), candidate will be
informed when to attend an interview. Candidates will be informed at the
end of the interview whether or not they will be accepted to be part of the
programme .
STEP 3: Candidates will be required to have a medical examination by IIRQ’s in
house doctor.
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ADMISSION & REGISTRATION PRIVATE STUDENTS
All students are required to complete a application form and submit it
to the Administrative Office. All Applicants must attach two (2) passport
size photographs that have been stamped, signed and certified as a true
copy by any one of the following persons; JP, Minister of Religion,
Lawyer, Principal, Doctor or Superintendent of Police. OR take along a
copy of a valid Motor vehicle license, valid voters ID or Passport.
Entry Requirements
Certificate Level Applicants - candidate should possess one (1) or more
CSEC subjects (or its equivalent), possess City & Guilds pass in
Mathematics and English or pass both Mathematics and English in the
Online Diagnostic tests (Private Candidates Certificate Level).
Diploma Level Applicants- should posses two (2) CXC/CAPE subjects
with passes at A, B or C / 1 - 3. OR possess a City & Guilds Certificate
level qualification in the prospective area of study or a related area or
any other accredited equivalent Level Certification.
Advanced Diploma Applicants-
Applicants are required to have prior Qualification/Certification at a
Diploma or Tertiary level.
Mature entry requirements
Persons 20 years of age and above, who are not eligible for admission
under the above mentioned requirements, may apply for mature entry.
The applicants must demonstrate by virtue of skills, prior learning and/or
relevant work experience, all of which must be relevant to the proposed
course of study. The applications must be supported in writing by
individuals having first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s knowledge,
skills and competences.
The application and supporting references will be evaluated and if
necessary the applicant will also be subjected to an Interview.
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CODE OF CONDUCT OUR COMMITMENT
The Institute of International Recognised Qualifications is
committed to providing a healthy learning and working environment
by promoting respect, civility, safety, responsible citizenship and
academic excellence. A positive school climate exists when all
members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted.
IIRQ’s Code of Conduct also reflects the values and expectations of the
IIRQ community.
The standards of behaviour outlined in the IIRQ’s Code of Conduct
shall apply to all members of the school community, including
students, parents and guardians, teachers and other school staff,
Board members, volunteers and visitors:
on school property;
in off-site school-sponsored activities; or
in circumstances where engaging in an activity will have an
impact on the school climate
Standards of Behaviour
All members of the school community are expected to:
respect and comply with all applicable laws;
demonstrate honesty and integrity;
respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and
especially when there is a disagreement;
respect and treat others fairly,
respect the rights of others;
show proper care and regard for school property and the property
of others;
take appropriate measures to help those in need;
respect persons who are in a position of authority;
respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning
and teaching.
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UNIFORM DRESSCODE
“It is expected that, subject to the discretion of the President to permit
exceptions regarding compliance in appropriate circumstances, every
learner in the school will comply with the Dress Code”.
The Dress Code does not apply to religious, cultural or similar forms of
attire. The Dress Code does not restrict, in any way, a learner’s right to
dress in a manner that is prescribed by religious, cultural, ethnic or similar
tenets and custom.
“Inappropriate Dress” refers to a standard of attire, which does not meet
the school community standards of decency.
Inappropriate Dress at the Institute of International Recognised
Qualifications includes: language and/or any representations on attire that
indicates gang affiliation; attire that depicts violence, profanity, racial or
gender discrimination or discrimination of any kind whatsoever;(attire that
otherwise demeans an identifiable individual or group;
The Dress Code applies to all learners in the Institute of International
Recognised Qualifications. Failure to comply with the dress policy may
result in disciplinary consequences, up to and including suspension.
Full time Female Students: Black full length dressing (working) pants or
skirt 2’’ below the knee, as per the uniform sketch (available at the
administrative office) ONLY with IIRQ uniform blouse. –Learners who
choose to go against the dress code wearing Shorts, Tights, Jeans,
sleeveless tops or short skirts and any revealing garments will not
be allowed in class or access the school grounds.
Shoes: Black closed toe professional working type.
Hair: One colour (BLACK) ONE (1) PAIR EARRINGS.
Full time Male Students: Black full length dressing (Tailored) pants as
per the uniform sketch (available at the administrative office) ONLY with
IIRQ uniform shirt. Pants should be affixed to the waist with a black belt.
Three quarter pants, Jeans and large belt buckles are not allowed.
Shoes: Black closed toe professional working type.
NO EARRINGS. NO COLOURED HAIR
Nursing Students: (YEAR 2 ONLY) Uniform should be made based on
the designed uniform sketch (available at the administrative office), ONLY
with closed toe WHITE nursing shoes.
Mature learners: Part time students are expected to dress neat, modest.
Hats, caps, do-rags, and other headgear must be removed when in
classrooms and offices "Baggy" pants or sloppy dress will not be permitted
at anytime.”
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ADMISSION & REGISTRATION
1. Who is a Career Advancement programme student?
A person registered through the Ministry of Education, Jamaica flagship
programme, and benefits from a 100% tuition grant. Normally between n
the ages 16– 19.
2. Who is a private student?
A person registered for a particular programme and is responsible for his/
her tuition and examination fee payments (no age range).
3. What is a programme?
A set of courses grouped and leading to the award of a specific
certification, for example , Diploma in Business Skills.
4. What comprises a course?
A set of units of study within a particular subject area .
5. When is a student placed on probation?
A student may be placed on academic probation if his/her conduct/
behaviour is below the institutions standards & regulation.
6. When is a student expelled? A student is expelled if he/she is engaged in
fights, use of offensive weapons and caught stealing & damaging
institution property.
7. Where do I obtain my external exam results?
Pass/ Fail results records are to be collected from the Administrative
Office.
8. How do I apply for a status letter/ recommendation letter?
Complete a status letter form available from Administrative Office, pay the
fee and submit the form to the Administrative Assistant.
9. How do I apply for a Transcript?
A transcript is a record of the programme and grades for courses taken
(passed/ failed) by a student and any certificate earned. Complete a
transcript form available from the Administrative Office, pay the fee
and submit the form to the Administrative Assistant.
10. What is a portfolio? This is a systematic compilation of students work as
stipulated by City & Guilds syllabus.
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Ca
ble
Provid
ers
Dip
lom
a L
evel
2
-Off
ice P
roce
du
res
-Cu
stom
er
Serv
ice
-Sp
rea
dsh
eet
(In
tern
al)
21
Students Life Student services
To promote student success by offering a wide range of opportunities for
students to develop socially, personally, & professionally as a complement
to the formal academic experience. Services offered to students includes
the following:
Elibrary - online library (to be active in November Kingston &
Montego Bay)
Library Access (IIRQ Students with a valid ID)
This service is through the University of Technology
Calvin McKain library
Opening hours: Mon– Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Computer Lab Assess (IIRQ Students with a valid ID)
Students are entitled to 1 hour per week free lab period.
Free Wifi access— Password may be requested from the academic office
Individual Student email address access
Study Area (Kingston Campus)
This area is located on Block 1 and is designated for students to study/
work quietly on course related activities.
This area should be used only outside of scheduled class time.
Opening hours are: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Thurs. Your ID must be
shown for use of this room.
Other paid services offered :
Students Status letter
Students Academic transcript
Student ID card services
20
Courses Programme Structure
Med
ical
Ad
min
istr
a-
tive A
ssi
stan
t
(Am
eri
can
Med
ical
Cert
ific
ati
on
Asso
-
ciati
on
- A
MC
A)
1 Y
ear
- C
erti
fica
te
-M
ed
ical
Ad
min
istr
ati
on
-O
ffic
e P
roce
du
res
-B
asi
c IT
Med
ical
Off
ice C
lerk
Den
tal
Off
ice C
lerk
Reco
rds
Cle
rk
Nu
rsin
g A
ssis
tan
t
(Am
eri
can
Med
ical
Cert
ific
ati
on
Asso
cia-
tion
- A
MC
A)
1 Y
ear
– C
ert
ific
ate
(For
pri
vate
stu
-
den
ts a
nd
CA
P s
tu-
den
ts w
ho h
ave s
uc-
cess
full
y c
om
ple
ted
the M
ed
ical
Ad
min
-
istr
ati
ve A
ssis
tan
t
Cou
rse )
-F
irst
Aid
an
d G
en
era
l S
afe
ty
-B
od
y S
yst
em
s
-H
ealt
h A
ssis
tan
t S
kil
ls
-L
aw
s an
d A
ttic
s
-P
ract
ical
Sk
ills
(T
ak
ing o
f V
itals
, H
an
d
W
ash
ing a
nd
Pa
tien
t C
are
Sk
ills
)
Hea
lth
care
Ass
ista
nt
Nu
rsin
g A
ssis
tan
t
Hea
lth
care
Pro
vid
er
13
CO
UR
SE
OF
ST
UD
Y
AN
D C
OD
E
LE
VE
LS
CO
UR
SE
UN
IT
S/
SU
BJ
EC
TS
CA
RE
ER
OP
PO
RT
UN
IT
IE
S
(TH
IS L
IS
T I
S N
OT
EX
HA
US
-
TIV
E)
IT/ C
om
pu
ter s
kil
ls
IT S
yst
em
s
Su
pp
ort
(P
C
Ma
inte
na
nce
)
72
67
-11
Pa
thw
ays:
IT U
sers
Syst
em
s S
up
-
port
ers
LE
VE
L 1
CE
RT
IFIC
AT
E
LE
VE
L 2
DIP
LO
MA
On
lin
e p
ort
-
foli
o
sub
mis
-
sion
to
E
.V.
(20
16
)
Level
1:
Fu
nd
am
en
tals
of
com
pu
tin
g s
ys-
tem
s an
d c
usto
mer
care
Dis
ma
ntl
e,
ass
em
ble
, in
sta
ll a
nd
ma
inta
in a
desk
top
com
pu
tin
g
syst
em
Op
tio
na
l u
nit
s:
Insta
ll a
nd
Con
figu
re E
qu
ipm
en
t
an
d O
pera
tin
g S
yst
em
s
Insta
ll C
on
figu
re a
nd
Main
tain
Soft
wa
re
Syst
em
s te
stin
g
Syst
em
s M
on
itori
ng a
nd
Op
era
-
tion
Rep
air
Cen
tre P
roce
du
re
Lev
el
2: C
ore
Un
its:
Ma
inta
in E
qu
ip-
men
t a
nd
Syst
em
s
Ma
inta
in E
qu
ip-
men
t a
nd
Syst
em
s
Cu
stom
er
Su
pp
ort
Pro
vis
ion
Netw
ork
ing
Su
pp
ort
ing u
sers
an
d t
rou
ble
shooti
ng
a M
icro
soft
Win
dow
s
XP
op
era
tin
g s
yst
em
(MC
DS
T
Soft
wa
re d
evelo
pers
are
resp
on
sib
le f
or
desi
gn
ing
Develo
pin
g,
test
ing a
nd
imp
lem
en
tin
g s
oft
wa
re t
o
imp
rove t
he e
ffic
ien
cy a
nd
pro
du
ctiv
ity o
f b
usi
ness
es.
You
cou
ld e
nd
up
work
ing
on
an
yth
ing f
rom
gam
es
to b
usi
ness
soft
wa
re t
o t
he
soft
wa
re t
ha
t co
mes
wit
h
ele
ctri
cal
ap
pli
an
ces
Courses offered Programme Structure
14
Programme Structure Courses
CO
UR
SE
OF
ST
UD
Y
AN
D C
OD
E
LE
VE
LS
C
OU
RS
E U
NIT
S/
SU
BJ
EC
TS
C
AR
EE
R O
PP
OR
TU
NI-
TIE
S
(TH
IS L
IS
T I
S N
OT
EX
HA
US
TIV
E)
CO
NS
TR
UC
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y
Con
str
uc-
tion
(61
61
)
Level
1 C
ert
ific
ate
Level
2 D
iplo
ma
Prin
cip
les (
Th
eory
)
Basic
Sk
ills
:
TIM
BE
R
TR
OW
EL
PA
INT
ING
& D
EC
OR
AT
ING
PL
UM
BIN
G
RE
FR
IDG
ER
AT
ION
& A
.C.
EL
EC
TR
ICA
L I
NS
TA
LL
AT
ION
C
OR
E S
KIL
LS
PR
AC
TIC
E (
PR
AC
TIC
AL
S)
- E
LE
CT
RIC
AL
IN
ST
AL
LA
TIO
N
- C
OR
E S
KIL
LS
- P
LU
MB
ING
Basic
Sk
ills
Pri
nci
ple
s (L
evel
1)
Ele
ctri
cal
Inst
all
ati
on
Pri
nci
ple
s &
Pra
ctic
e 2
Con
str
uct
ion
Su
-
perv
isor
Ele
ctri
cal
Tech
ni-
cia
n
19
Courses Programme Structure
Co
urse
of
Stu
dy
Le
ve
ls
Co
urse u
nit
s/ S
ub
jects
C
areer o
pp
ortu
nit
ies (
Th
is
list
is n
ot
ex
ha
usti
ve
)
Au
tom
oti
ve E
ngin
eeri
ng
Moto
r V
eh
icle
En
gin
eeri
ng
(39
05
)
Level
1 I
VQ
Cert
ific
ate
Le
ve
l 1 I
VQ
Certi
fica
te i
n M
oto
r V
eh
icle
Sy
ste
ms (3
905
-01)
-
M
oto
r V
eh
icle
Mech
an
ic
You
com
ple
te t
hre
e c
ore
un
its
at
Level
1:
-
M
oto
r veh
icle
Su
perv
isor
-
En
gin
e s
yst
em
s 1
-
M
oto
r veh
icle
Tech
nic
ian
Ch
ass
is s
yst
em
-
V
eh
icle
syst
em
s p
ract
ical
1.
Level
2 I
VQ
Tech
nic
ian
Cert
ific
ate
Le
ve
l 2 I
VQ
Tech
nic
ian
Certi
fica
te i
n M
o-
tor V
eh
icle
Sy
ste
ms (3
905-0
2)
You
ca
n c
hoose
betw
een
a s
hort
er
cert
ific
ate
or
a l
on
ger
dip
lom
a a
t L
evel
2. T
he d
iplo
ma
can
pre
pa
re y
ou
to t
ak
e o
n s
up
erv
isory
resp
on
sib
il-
ity.
C
ert
ific
ate
- L
evel
3 I
VQ
Tech
nic
ian
Dip
lom
a -
(Eli
gib
le o
n c
om
ple
tion
of
Levels
1 &
2 )
Level
5 I
VQ
Ad
va
nce
d
Tech
nic
ian
Dip
lom
a
(Eli
gib
le o
n c
om
ple
tion
of
Levels
1,
2 &
3)
For
the c
ert
ific
ate
, you
com
ple
te t
hre
e c
ore
un
its:
-
Ch
ass
is s
yst
em
s 1
-
Ma
ths,
sci
en
ce a
nd
com
mu
nic
ati
on
s
-
Veh
icle
syst
em
s p
ract
ical
1.
Y
ou
com
ple
te s
ix c
ore
un
its
for
the d
iplo
ma
:
-
En
gin
e s
yst
em
s 2
-
Ch
ass
is s
yst
em
s 2
-
Veh
icle
syst
em
s p
ract
ical
2
-
En
gin
e s
yst
em
s 3
-
Ch
ass
is s
yst
em
s 3
-
Veh
icle
syst
em
s p
ract
ical
3.
18
Courses Programme Structure
CO
UR
SE
OF
ST
UD
Y
AN
D C
OD
E
LE
VE
LS
C
OU
RS
E U
NIT
S/
SU
BJ
EC
TS
P
AT
HW
AY
S
En
gin
eeri
ng
En
gin
eeri
ng
(28
50
-8
0)
Level
2 I
VQ
Cert
ific
ate
in
En
gin
eeri
ng
Level
3 I
VQ
Dip
lom
a i
n
En
gin
eeri
ng
Le
ve
l 2
IV
Q C
erti
fica
te
in E
ng
i-
ne
erin
g—
Ma
inte
na
nce T
ech
no
l-
og
y
To a
chie
ve t
he L
evel
2 c
ert
ific
ate
in
En
gin
eeri
ng I
VQ
—M
ain
ten
an
ce
Tech
nolo
gy (
285
0-8
2),
lea
rners
mu
st
ach
ieve 3
5 c
red
its:
21 c
red
its
from
th
e m
an
dato
ry
un
its
plu
s
A m
inim
um
of
14 c
redit
s fr
om
the o
pti
on
al
un
its.
Ma
nd
ato
ry
un
its:
2850-2
01
Work
ing i
n E
ngin
eeri
ng
2850-2
02
Pri
nci
ple
s of
En
gin
eeri
ng
Tech
nolo
gy
2850-2
54
Pri
nci
ple
s of
Ma
inte
na
nce
Tech
nolo
gy
Op
tio
na
l u
nit
s:
2850-2
10
Ma
inte
na
nce
of
mech
an
ica
l
devic
es
an
d e
qu
ipm
en
t
2850-2
11
Ma
inta
inin
g
ele
ctri
cal
wir
ing s
up
port
syst
em
s
Le
ve
l 2
IV
Q C
erti
fica
te i
n E
ng
i-
ne
erin
g—
Ele
ctr
ica
l a
nd
Ele
c-
tro
nic
s T
ech
no
log
y
To a
chie
ve t
he L
evel
2 C
ert
ific
ate
in
En
gin
eeri
ng I
VQ
—E
lect
rica
l a
nd
Ele
ctro
nic
s T
ech
nolo
gy (
285
0-8
4),
lea
rners
mu
st a
chie
ve 3
5 c
red
its:
21 c
red
its
from
th
e m
an
dato
ry
un
its
plu
s,
A m
inim
um
of
14 c
redit
s fr
om
the o
pti
on
al
un
its.
Ma
nd
ato
ry
un
its:
(2
85
0-2
01
) W
ork
ing i
n E
ngin
eeri
ng
(285
0-2
02
) P
rin
ciple
s of
En
gin
eeri
ng
Tech
nolo
gy
(285
0-2
56
) P
rin
ciple
s of
Ele
ctri
cal
an
d
Ele
ctro
nic
s T
ech
nolo
gy
Op
tio
na
l u
nit
s:
2850-2
11
Ma
inta
inin
g e
lect
rica
l w
irin
g
sup
port
syst
em
s
2850-2
22
Ma
inta
inin
g e
lect
rica
l eq
uip
-
men
t a
nd
syst
em
s
2850-2
23
Wir
ing a
nd
test
ing e
lect
rica
l
circ
uit
s
2850-2
24
Con
stru
ctin
g, te
stin
g a
nd
fa
ult
fin
din
g e
lect
ron
ic c
ircu
its
Le
ve
l 3
IV
Q D
iplo
ma
in
En
gin
eerin
g
— M
ain
ten
an
ce, In
sta
lla
tio
n a
nd
Co
mm
issio
nin
g
To a
chie
ve t
he l
evel
3 D
iplo
ma
in
En
gi-
neeri
ng—
Ma
inte
na
nce
, In
sta
lla
tion
an
d
Com
mis
sion
ing (
285
0-8
8),
lea
ner'
s m
ust
ach
ieve 2
7 c
red
its
from
(3
01
-302,3
56
)
plu
s a
min
imu
m o
f 2
7 c
redit
s fr
om
(3
17
-
322
, 3
30
, 3
32
, 3
51)
of
wh
ich
a m
inim
um
of
9 c
red
its
mu
st c
om
e f
rom
(3
17
—322)
Ma
nd
ato
ry
un
its:
301
En
gin
eeri
ng h
ealt
h a
nd s
afe
ty
302
En
gin
eeri
ng P
rin
ciple
s
356
Pri
nci
ple
s of
en
gin
eeri
ng m
ain
te-
na
nce
, in
sta
lla
tion
an
d c
om
mis
sion
ing
Op
tio
na
l u
nit
s:
317
Ma
inte
na
nce
of
ma
chin
e s
yst
em
s
318
Ma
inte
na
nce
of
uti
lity
syst
em
s
330
Org
an
izin
g a
nd m
an
agin
g e
ngin
eer-
ing o
pera
tion
s
351
Ad
va
nce
d m
ath
em
ati
cs a
nd
sci
en
ce
Lev
el
2 I
VQ
Ce
rti
fi-
ca
te i
n E
ng
ine
erin
g
Level
2 C
ert
ific
ate
in
En
gin
eeri
ng —
Ma
inte
na
nce
Tech
nol-
ogy
Level
2 C
ert
ific
ate
in
En
gin
eeri
ng —
Ele
ctri
cal
an
d E
lect
ron
-
ics
Tech
nolo
gy (
IIR
Q
Mon
tego B
ay,
IIR
Q
Kin
gst
on
& G
reen
Pon
d
Hig
h S
chool)
Lev
el
3 I
VQ
Dip
lom
a
in E
ng
ineerin
g—
Ma
inte
na
nce, In
sta
l-
lati
on
an
d C
om
mis
-
sio
nin
g
Level
3 D
iplo
ma
in
En
-
gin
eeri
ng—
Ma
inte
-
na
nce
, In
sta
lla
tion
an
d
Com
mis
sion
ing
15
Programme Structure Courses
CO
UR
SE
OF
ST
UD
Y
AN
D C
OD
E
LE
VE
LS
C
OU
RS
E U
NIT
S/
SU
BJ
EC
TS
C
AR
EE
R O
PP
OR
TU
NIT
IE
S
(TH
IS L
IS
T I
S N
OT
EX
-
HA
US
TIV
E)
FO
OD
PR
EP
AR
AT
IO
N &
CU
LIN
AR
Y A
RT
S
70
65
F
ood
Pre
pa
rati
on
an
d
Cu
lin
ary
Art
s
LE
VE
L 1
CE
RT
IF
I-
CA
TE
LE
VE
L 2
DIP
LO
MA
LE
VE
L 2
DIP
LO
MA
IN
PA
TIS
SE
RIE
LE
VE
L 1
CE
RT
IF
IC
AT
E
You
com
ple
te 1
8 c
ore
un
its
tha
t ra
nge f
rom
,
incl
ud
ing:
food
sa
fety
at
work
cook
ing m
eth
od
s: s
tew
-
ing
cold
food
pre
pa
rati
on
Basic
pa
stry
tech
niq
ues.
Le
ve
l 2
- Y
ou
wil
l
co
mp
lete
14
core
un
its
tha
t ra
nge f
rom
, in
clu
d-
ing:
Food
sa
fety
nu
trit
ion
an
d d
iete
tics
pre
pa
rati
on
, co
ok
ing a
n
serv
ice:
stock
s,
sau
ces
an
d s
ou
ps
Pre
pa
rati
on
, co
ok
ing
an
d s
erv
ice:
pa
stry
dis
hes.
Level
2 P
ati
sserie
-
You
com
ple
te 1
6 c
ore
un
its
tha
t ra
nge f
rom
,
incl
ud
ing:
Hygie
ne a
t w
ork
in
for
pre
pa
rati
on
Bu
dgets
, co
stin
g a
nd
con
trol
in f
ood
pre
pa
-
rati
on
Pre
pa
re a
nd
cook
fru
it
ba
sed
dess
ert
s
Pre
pa
re a
nd
ba
ke f
er-
men
ted
pro
du
cts.
CO
MM
IS C
HE
F
CO
OK
IN
A S
CH
OO
L
OR
CA
RE
HO
ME
TR
AIN
EE
CH
EF
TR
AIN
EE
CO
OK
TE
AM
PL
AY
ER
(FA
ST
FO
OD
EN
TI-
TIE
S )
LIN
E S
ER
VE
R
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