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CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
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BACKGROUND5
VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES 6
ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAMME MANAGERS
7
TRAINING ADMINISTRATION
8
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
8
National Skills Development Programme (NSDP)
8
Industrial Craft Programme (ICP)
8
Multi-Sector Skills Training Programme (MuST)
9
Helping You Prepare for Employment (HYPE) Programme
10
Workforce Assessment Centre (WAC)
10
Technical-Vocational Instructor/Teacher Training (TVITT) Unit
10
Specialized Courses
10
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS/TRAINEES
Registration, Admissions and Records Unit (RARU) 11
Placement Unit
11
Guidance and Counselling Unit 11
Notice Boards
12
Computer Use
12
Health Insurance
12
PROGRAMME INFORMATION ii
11
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National Skills Development Programme
13
Industrial Craft Programme
14
Multi-Sector Skills Training Programme
15
Helping You Prepare for Employment Programme 15
Workforce Assessment
16
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TRAINING CENTRES
Training Centre Rules/Access 18
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Expectations18
RULES AND SANCTIONS FOR TRAINEES
19
Attendance19
Major Offences
20
Sanctions20
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GRADING SCHEME
21
Preparation of Examinations
21
Registration 22
Performance in the Examination 22
Structure of an Examination 23
Grading Scheme
23
Re-Sit25
Appeals Procedure for Review of Examination Results
26
Student/Trainee Appeal of Non-Competence
26
Student/Trainee Appeal of Any Other Issues
27
Student/Trainee Rights
27
Right of Appeal
27
Equal Opportunity Policy
28
Student Identification Cards
28
Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 29
SCHEDULE30
USEFUL INFORMATION
32
CENTRE LOCATIONS & CONTACTS 36
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
W
elcome, students/trainees of the
MIC Institute of Technology. This
handbook has been designed to give
you a brief overview of the information that
will assist you with many of the questions you
may have.
This handbook also outlines the policies and
regulations relevant to you as a student. It
will serve as a guide as we welcome you to
our ever-growing family. As a family we all
work together towards the achievement of your goals and dreams.
You will benefit from our many years of training experience, while
we will benefit from your enthusiasm and passion for learning.
You have embarked on a journey that will prepare you to overcome
challenges and obtain rich rewards. Our trainees can be found in
many organizations throughout Trinidad and Tobago and the wider
Caribbean. We give students the required technical knowledge and
experience to function as efficient professionals in the world of work.
Our faculty are here to provide support throughout your academic
tenure and beyond.
I encourage you to read this handbook thoroughly and refer to it as
often as you need to ensure your success as a member of the MIC
Institute of Technology family.
Welcome, and we hope you enjoy your time with us and be sure to
make use of every opportunity that presents itself to you. I wish you
success in your course of training and in your personal development.
Be safe and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
May God bless you in your endeavours here.
Anil Ramnarine
Chief Executive Officer (Ag.)
MIC Institute of Technology
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BACKGROUND
M
IC Institute of Technology (formerly Metal Industries
Company Limited) was established in 1974 as a joint venture
of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, United Nations
Development Programme/United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNDP/UNIDO) and a number of private local industries.
It was established with the objective of developing local capability
in the manufacturing of tools, dies and moulds, precision machining
and manufacturing engineering. Prior to its creation, T&T had
limited experience or exposure in these areas of manufacturing.
MIC Institute of Technology therefore commenced its operations as a
Precision Machine Shop, manufactured small machine parts, moulds
and press tools, and carried out specialized machining processes. In
this regard, the company has been an innovator―introducing the
region to specialized machine tool processes, such as Electrical
Discharge Machining (EDM), Computer Numerical Controlled
Machining (CNC) and Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM), Coordinate Measuring Machining (CMM) and Rapid
Prototyping Machine (RPM).
At its inception the company also undertook the training of its own
employees as well as technical personnel from the industrial and
manufacturing sectors. MIC Institute of Technology has become more
oriented towards playing the role of a technical vocational education
and training (TVET) provider, resulting from a demand for trained,
competent and industry-ready personnel.
As a result, the Institute currently operates both as a training
institution and a commercial factory, consistent with the framework
of the training factory model, and offering a wide variety of training
programmes in a plethora of specialized areas.
Turn the page to discover more about what we have to offer
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VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES
CORE VALUES
VISION
STATEMENT
Creating national
competitive
advantage through
strategic partnerships
with the Government
of the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago
(GORTT) and industry
for growth and
prosperity.
MISSION
STATEMENT
To be a catalyst
for developing
National Technical
and Vocational
competencies for
competitive industries
through quality
training, innovation,
manufacturing and
engineering products
and services.
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• Integrity: We will
adhere to the highest
ethical standards governing
our conduct, governance
and social corporate
responsibilities. We will
adhere to the highest ethical
standards in our business
operations and in our daily
interaction between Staff
and Customers.
• Transparency: We
will be frank and honest
in our communications
with our Customers,
Employees and business
transactions. We will be
responsible and proactive
in our audit processes to
ensure adherence to high
professional standards.
• Excellence: We will
deliver superior Products
and Services to exceed
the expectations of our
Customers and Partners. We
will deliver our mandate
to be the catalyst for
competitive industries in
Trinidad and Tobago through
precision focus on our goals
and planning initiatives.
• Quality: We will drive
continuous improvement
in all our processes and
leverage Best Practice
Standards to ensure the
highest levels of quality in
our Products and Services.
ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAMME MANAGERS
Anil Ramnarine
CEO (Ag.)
Reynold John
General Manager—Training
Donna Bachoo
Assistant General Manager—Training
Ian McIntosh
Manager—National Skills Development
Programme (NSDP)
Victor Timothy
Manager—Helping You Prepare for
Employment (HYPE)
Nathan Langaigne
Manager—Industrial Craft Programme (ICP)
Tariq Khan
Manager—Multi-Sector Skills Training (MuST)
Betty Joseph
Manager—Technical-Vocational Instructor/
Teacher Training (TVITT) Unit
Ryan Roberts
Coordinator—Workforce Assessment Centre
(WAC)
Marcia Roper
Registrar—Registration, Admissions &
Records Unit (RARU)
Dr. Philip Young
Senior Coordinator—Guidance and
Counselling Unit
Herman Latchman
Senior Coordinator—Examination Unit
Gwenyth Bleasdell
Senior Coordinator—Research and
Curriculum Development Unit
Yacoub Mohammed
Coordinator—Placement Unit
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PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW
National Skills
Development
Programme (NSDP)
A
M
IC Institute
of Technology
has
twenty
(20) Training Centres
throughout Trinidad
and Tobago, with its
Head Office located
in
Macoya.
These
Centres provide access
to a wide cross-section
of the citizenry, who
demonstrate an interest
in TVET and wish to
pursue a career.
The satellite centres
are supported by an
administration facility that
houses a Placement Unit,
Guidance and Counselling
Unit,
Research
and
Curriculum Development
Unit, Registration Unit and
an Examination Unit.
This programme is aimed
at addressing the need
for developing technical/
technological skills base
and the
country’s industrial development.
All trainees are exposed to common
modules in the first trimester (14 weeks)
and limited practice in Workshop
Technology comprising Mechanical
and Electrical Maintenance. At the
end of the first trimester, trainees
select one area of specialisation
for the remaining duration of the
programme. Continuous and end
of trimester examinations are
conducted throughout the two year
in-centre training.
In collaboration with the
Programme Managers and
Heads of Units, the General
Manager and Assistant General
Manager provide administrative
support and leadership to the
Training Division.
On completion of 3 years of
training, trainees must sit the
Final
Qualifying
Journeyman
Examinations and be successful
in all modules examined in order
to be awarded the Diploma
Journeyman Qualification.
Institutional
Accreditation,
collaboration and partnerships
are also driven from the Office
of the General/Assistant Manager
Training.
We welcome you to our family and
wish you a rewarding experience!
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Find out more by contacting the
NSDP OFFICE at 663-4642 ext.
3128, 3020, 3127.
Industrial Craft
Programme (ICP)
The
Industrial
Craft
Programme is designed to
provide trainees with skills
in various occupational areas
including
Air-conditioning
and Refrigeration, Auto and
Diesel, Bookbinding and Print Finishing, Construction
Carpentry and Joinery, Dress Making and Design,
Electrical Installation, Food Preparation and
Culinary Arts, General Draughtsmanship, Industrial
Instrumentation Mechanic, Jewellery, Machine Shop,
Plumbing, Tailoring and Welding.
The Programme provides industry-ready graduates
with the necessary skills to enter the world of work fully
competent to perform in their chosen occupational field.
Graduates can also matriculate into higher level programmes
at MIC and other tertiary level institutions or be self employed.
Find out more by contacting the ICP OFFICE
at 663-4642 ext. 3128, 3167, 3168.
Multi-Sector Skills Training Programme (MuST)
The MuST Programme began in 2004 and is
designed to provide a cadre of skilled, competent
and certified workers for the “World of Work” in
priority sectors of the economy through on-site and
off-site “Work to Learn” training model in fifteen
(15) occupational skills over six months (Level 1)
and nine months (Level 2) cycles that enhances young
persons’ opportunities to access viable employment.
The Programme encourages trainees to adopt specific
strategies and the right attitude in order to acquire and
maintain successful employment and self-employment
opportunities.
The MuST Programme “Work to Learn” apprenticeship training
certifies and prepares young nationals of Trinidad and Tobago
between the ages of 17-50 years of age, who are unemployed by
providing a “second chance” to persons who might have “missed
out” by developing their self-confidence and self- awareness through
exposure to the Real World of Work.
The MuST and HYPE Programmes are housed and managed by the
MIC Institute of Technology, further streamlining construction
vocational training in the Country resulting in a seamless transition
of graduation and entry to elevated levels of competence between
the two Programmes, as HYPE gives Level 1 classroom training and
MuST provides apprenticeship training geared towards the Caribbean
Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level 2.
Find out more by contacting the MuST OFFICE
at 663-4642 ext. 3128, 3035, 3010.
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Helping You Prepare for Employment
(HYPE) Programme
The HYPE programme began in 2002 and is designed
to help young people identify and overcome the
barriers which may have previously prevented them
from attaining employment or receiving the occupational
training to give them the job skills they need to support
themselves and their families.
Find out more by contacting the HYPE OFFICE
at 663-4642 ext. 3128, 3120, 3029, 3039, 3028.
Workforce Assessment Centre (WAC)
The Workforce Assessment Centre is designed to assist
skilled workers by assessing and certifying their skills
towards improving their employability.
Find out more by contacting the WAC OFFICE
at 663-4642 ext. 3030 and 3154.
Technical-Vocational Instructor/
Teacher Training (TVITT) Unit
The Technical-Vocational Instructor/Teacher Training
(TVITT) Unit was established to improve the quality
of delivery/instruction to trainees, in all MIC
programmes.
The TVITT programmes consist of the Teacher-Training
Diploma Programme; the Bridging Programme; and the
Instructor Support Programme.
Courses and modules therefore cover critical training
in Andragogy and Pedagogy and include Instructional
Techniques, Foundations of Education and Teaching Practice.
Find out more by contacting the TVITT OFFICE
at 663-4642 ext. 3263, 3012, 3130, 3128, 3217
Specialized Courses
Customised courses are courses that are requested
by companies specific to their employees. MIC’s
admissions requirements in these instances will
vary according to the needs and accommodation of
the customer.
Find out more by contacting 663-4642 ext. 3263, 3156
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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS/TRAINEES
Registration, Admissions and Records Unit (RARU)
The Registration, Admissions and Records Unit is responsible for all
procedures concerning registration and academic/training records.
This includes verification of bio data, administering evaluations and
issuance of transcripts and certificates.
Find out more or get the support you need by contacting the RARU at
663-4642 ext. 3263, 3012, 3130, 3128, 3217
Placement Unit
The Placement Unit assists in understanding today’s complex career
choices. The unit places the trainee in a course-related internship
that is relevant to the pursued programme of training.
Find out more or get the support you need
by contacting the PLACEMENT OFFICE at
663-4642 ext. 3216, 3233, 3324, 3191, 3222, 3124
Guidance and Counselling Unit
The Unit is responsible for counselling, life-skills training and
workshop services in an effort to help you realize your full potential
for growth and development. All staff shall respect the confidentiality
of information received in accordance with the Ethical codes of
Counselling practices. Counsellors are available to trainees at each
Centre.
Trainees may contact the Unit directly or through their Centre
Coordinator.
Find out more about your career paths or get the support you need by
contacting the GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT
at 663-4642, ext. 3235, 3275, 3133.
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Notice Boards
Notice boards are placed strategically throughout all MIC Centres.
All postings are submitted to the Administrative Office for approval.
Computer Use
Computer Labs are provided
at various Centres for
use by MIC Institute of
Technology’s
staff
and
trainees. The Institute is
responsible for securing its
computer systems against
unauthorized access and/or
abuse, while making them
accessible for authorized
and legitimate users. The following are guidelines of actions that
are prohibited:
•
Using a computer system without proper authorization.
•
Using another person’s computer account, user ID, files, or data
without appropriate permission.
•
Obtaining passwords by other means such as password capturing
programs.
•
Releasing programmes such as viruses that replicate themselves
for malicious purposes.
• Using mail messages to harass or intimidate another person
(cyber bullying).
• Tampering, disabling or damaging computer systems, scanners,
printers, or other equipment.
•
Theft of any computer equipment.
•
The use of the Internet to access unauthorized websites.
Health Insurance
Trainees/students are covered by Workmen Compensation. Claims
are subject to a report to the Human Resource Department within 48
hours of the sustained injury.
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION
National Skills
Development Programme
Journeyman Programme
Duration: 2 Years in Institute; 1 Year
in Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be between the ages of 16-25 years.
2. Must possess at least three O’Level passes including Mathematics,
English Language and one Science subject.
3. National Examination Council (NEC) Engineering Craft Diploma
— preference will be given to applicants with the NEC and
requirement No. 2 above.
4.Secondary school or technical training with some work
experience. Applicants many have to undergo some initial
assessment by MIC. Bridging Programme (3 months) — success at
this programme allows participants’ entrance.
5. Foreign certification is validated via official sealed transcripts.
6. Special training approved by MIC at any time may partially or
completely replace the necessity for Engineering Science.
CERTIFICATION:
• National Journeyman Diploma/Certificate awarded at Level III of
the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) National
Qualifications Framework
• German Chamber of Crafts and Trade
• ICON Institut of Germany
• MIC Institute of Technology (formerly Metal Industries Company
Limited)
Master Craftsman Programme
Duration: 9 months full-time or 2 years part-time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Journeyman graduate with at least three years’ experience and
continuous supplemental training.
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2. Approved evening course clusters and work experience.
3. Foreign certification is validated via official sealed transcripts.
4. Considerable work experience or formal on-the-job training with
verification from a competent authority. Some assessment may
be conducted by MIC.
5. Other engineering technical training and work experience. Some
assessment may be conducted by MIC.
6. NEC Engineering Technician Diploma and at least two years’
relevant experience — preference will be given to applicants
with NEC certification and the first requirement above.
CERTIFICATION:
• German Chamber of Crafts & Trade
• ICON Institut of Germany
• MIC Institute of Technology
Industrial Craft Programme
Duration: 2 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Over the age of 16.
2. Must possess at least three O’Level passes including Mathematics,
English Language and one Science subject.
CERTIFICATION:
National Examinations Council (NEC), Trinidad and Tobago National
Vocational Qualification (TTNVQ) Level 2 and Level 3 certification
and MIC Institute of Technology Craft Certificate.
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Multi-Sector Skills
Training Programme
Hospitality and
Tourism (Level I)
Construction (Level II)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Nationals between the ages of 17 - 50 years old.
2. For construction only, eighteen (18) months work experience or
completion of Level 1 in the Skill Area preferred.
3. A copy of Electronic Birth Certificate and photo ID / Passport.
CERTIFICATION:
Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level 2 (Construction Skill
Areas) and CVQ/TTNVQ Level 1 (Hospitality and Tourism Skill Areas).
Helping You Prepare for
Employment Programme
Duration: 9 months
The HYPE programme offers training in
Building Construction Technology for persons between the ages of
16-25 years.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Age 16–25 years, as stated above.
2. Must have completed primary school education.
3. A copy of electronic Birth Certificate and ID/Passport.
CERTIFICATION:
TTNVQ certificate, MIC Institute of Technology/Ministry of Education
Certificate, City & Guilds Foundation Certificate, Caribbean
Vocational Qualification (CVQ).
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Workforce Assessment
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1.Copy of Candidate’s electronic Birth
Certificate
2. Valid Photo ID (National ID, Driver’s Permit,
or Passport)
ADMISSIONS PROCESS:
1. Potential Candidates can call or walk in to any of the seven
Workforce Assessment Centres to acquire information on the
registration process
2. Potential Candidates must fill out the provided application form
and provide the required documentation. He/she will be given a
date to return and complete the registration process inclusive of
the self-assessment and the theory assessment.
3. Candidates must return at the stipulated date to complete the
registration process.
4. Candidates’ information would then be stored in a database
of its own, separate from that of the TVET Registry which is a
requirement of the National Training Agency (NTA).
CERTIFICATION:
Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level 2 Skilled Worker
certificate.
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Technical-Vocational
Instructor/Teacher Training
(TVITT)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Three CSEC General Proficiency/
GCE O’Level Passes.
• Craftsman/Journeyman Certificate or equivalent.
• Master Craftsman Certificate or equivalent.
• Current Tech-Voc. Teacher with minimum two years teaching
experience.
CERTIFICATION:
• MIC Institute of Technology
• Ministry of Education
N.B.Please note that fees may not apply to
programmes that are funded by Government
Subventions.
Government
Programmes
such as GATE only apply to nationals of the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. All nonnationals must therefore pay the stipulated
school fees for the programmes of their
choice.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
TRAINING CENTRES
Training Centre Rules/Access
• Handicap facilities (ramps, parking spaces etc.) must be left
unhindered.
• All persons (trainees, staff, visitors) must check in with the
Centre’s security upon arrival and departure.
• Workshops and laboratories should not be accessed by trainees
unless under the direct supervision of a member of staff.
• Persons visiting the compound inappropriately attired, inclusive
of (short pants, vest, flip flops, clothing with foul language, or
advertisement of illegal substances) will not be allowed to enter.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times
in workshops and designated areas” by Instructors and Trainees.
Expectations
•
Each person is expected to work hard to keep the good reputation
of the training facility in our community.
• Everyone is expected to be courteous and helpful to each other,
to staff and to visitors in the building.
• Arguments should be settled in a fair, non-violent manner.
•
Everyone is expected to wear appropriate apparel in the manner
agreed upon at all times.
• Everyone is expected to be on time for class and to have with
them the materials required. Furthermore, everyone is expected
to take care of these materials, whether they are their own or
belong to others.
•
Special care should be taken of our training facility and property.
• All trainees are to indicate to their instructors when they do not
understand a concept being taught.
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RULES AND SANCTIONS FOR TRAINEES
Attendance
• All trainees must comply with the attendance rules and
regulations for their respective programmes.
• Trainees are required to attend a minimum of eighty percent
(80%) of training time in the case of the Journeyman and HYPE
Programmes, and seventy-five percent (75%) for the ICP and
MuST Programmes. Failure to maintain this level of attendance
may result in being disbarred from proceeding to the next phase
of the programme.
1. The normal hours of training are:
NSDP
Monday – Wednesday Thursdays
Fridays
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ICP (AM Shift)
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ICP (PM Shift)
Monday – Friday
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
MuST (AM Shift) Off-site at Centre
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
On-site training (Industry Attachment) times to confirm to
industry partner practice and normal hours of work.
HYPE (AM Shift)
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HYPE (PM Shift)
Monday – Friday
2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WAC
Monday – Friday
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2. Sick leave for more than two (2) days must be supported by a
certificate from a medical practitioner.
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3. Trainees are required to obtain permission from the Centre/
Programme Coordinator before leaving the Centre. A gate pass
will be issued for exiting the premises.
4. Trainees who are absent from training because of illness must
seek to report or have their absence reported on the first day
of such absence within one (1) hour of the commencement of
training / work to their Centre / Programme Coordinator or
Instructor.
5. Withdrawal from the programme:
Any trainee desirous of
terminating his/her attendance in the programme shall submit a
letter to the Centre/Programme Coordinator stating the reason/s
for doing so and the effective date of termination.
Major Offences
The following activities are considered major offences at MIC
Institute of Technology Training Centres:
•Stealing.
•Fighting.
• Use of weapons.
• Drug and alcohol use and consumption.
• Sexual misconduct.
• Threatening or attacking another trainee or a member of staff.
• Verbal sexual harassment of another trainee or a member of
staff.
•Extortion.
• Involvement in gang activity.
• Bullying and harassment.
• Being present at the Training Centre while being absent from
class.
Sanctions
The following are examples of sanctions which will be used to curb
trainees’ behaviour violations through disciplining procedures:
• Issuance of Warning (verbal/written).
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• Interview with trainee.
• Telephone call to parent/guardian.
• Assignment to time-out room or space.
• Removal of trainee from class for a rotary period or portion of
the day.
• Assignment of extra academic work.
• Community/Centre service.
• Issuance of Trainee behavioural contract.
• Removal of privileges.
•Restitution.
• In-Centre suspension.
• Refer all to Centre Team, Guidance and Counselling Unit or
external resource person/agency.
• Formal suspension with counselling.
•Expulsion.
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
AND GRADING SCHEME
Preparation of Examinations
1.The General Manager, Training, in
collaboration with the Board of
Examiners will ensure that the dates for
examinations are published at least three
(3) months before commencement.
2. The publication of examination dates/venues shall include the
following:
a. A date of commencement.
b. A date of termination.
c. A date and time frame for each subject or paper of an
examination.
d. Addresses of examination venues.
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Registration
1. The name and MIC identification number of each candidate for
an examination must be submitted by Centre Coordinators, or
Heads of Departments, to the Board of Examiners via the General
Manager, Training at least two (2) months prior to the scheduled
date for commencement of the examination.
2. MIC shall decide on the admission of candidates to external
examinations based on established criteria. Should MIC see fit
to withhold admission or registration of a candidate, the matter
must be referred to the Board of Examiners. The Board may
consider the case in question and act accordingly.
3. The Board of Examiners may withdraw the admission of a
candidate up to the first day of an examination, if this becomes
necessary.
4. Should a candidate want to withdraw from an examination
through illness, injury or some condition which may hamper his/
her performance, then he/she may apply for same through the
Centre Coordinator. A request must be supported by a medical
certificate or endorsement by the Centre Coordinator, depending
on the nature of the circumstance or situation.
Performance in the Examination
The major objectives of the examination are to determine whether
candidates have:
a. Acquired the psychomotor skills at levels that will enable them
to function creditably in industry.
b. Acquired the related knowledge which will enable them to
enhance their performance.
c. Developed desirable work ethics/work-based skills that will
condition them for successful and enjoyable service in the world
of work.
After due consideration of the overall evaluation of the performances
of candidates in an examination, the Board of Examiners will
determine those who are or are not worthy to be granted the
expected qualifications and confer on successful candidates the
status implied by the qualification for which training was conducted.
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Structure of an Examination
The structure of the examination is competency based and is focused
on the acquisition of knowledge and skills, and the development of
attitudes critical to the world of work.
1. Unless otherwise stated the examination would normally be
structured into two (2) components:
a. A practical component designed to allow trainees to apply
technology and related knowledge through planning and
execution of a specimen product.
b. A written component designed to test related knowledge
and technical literacy in the specific skill area.
2. An oral examination or use of an amanuensis may be administered
to a candidate who was absent from writing the examination due
to illness or injury. Such a candidate may have been immobilized
due to the degree of his/her illness/injury. The affected trainee
makes the request through the official communication channel,
and this will be permissible only on the discretion of the Board
of Examination.
Grading Scheme
The overall grade is determined on the basis of the relative weights
of the respective subjects of the course and the scores obtained by
the candidate in these subjects.
NSDP: The Grading System shall be that as approved by the MIC
Institute of Technology and the German Chamber of Crafts
and Trades of Aachen, Germany.
POINTS (SCORE) GRADE CRITERION DESCRIPTOR
92 - 100
1
VERY GOOD — A performance that meets the
requirements to an exceptional degree.
82 – 91.9
2
GOOD — A performance that fully meets the
requirements.
67 – 81.9
3
SATISFACTORY — A performance that meets the
requirements in general.
50 – 66.9
4
ADEQUATE — A performance that meets the
requirements but shows differences on the whole.
30 – 49.9
5
INADEQUATE — A performance that does not
meet the requirements but reveals necessary
basic knowledge.
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01 – 29.9
6
POOR — A performance that does not meet
the requirements and shows only sketchy basic
knowledge.
NB: In order to graduate, you must attain a minimum score of 67 points.
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ICP:
The Grading system shall be that as approved by the National
Examinations Council (NEC) of Trinidad and Tobago and the
National Training Agency (NTA) of Trinidad and Tobago.
GRADEINTERPRETATION DESCRIPTION
A+
DISTINCTION
The candidate has displayed a comprehensive
knowledge of the syllabus.
A
DISTINCTION
The candidate has displayed a comprehensive
knowledge of most aspects of the syllabus.
B+
CREDIT
The candidate has displayed a comprehensive
knowledge of many aspects of the syllabus.
B
CREDIT
The candidate has displayed a considerable
knowledge of many aspects of the syllabus.
C
PASS
The candidate has displayed a working
knowledge of some aspects of the syllabus.
D
WEAK PASS
The candidate has displayed minimum
acceptable knowledge of the syllabus.
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MuST: NTA certified through CVQ/TTNVQ for Level 1 and CVQ for
Level 2 upon completion of Internal Quality Management
System assessments and verifications.
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HYPE: All students/trainees shall be assessed at the end of
significant tasks and duties and at the end of the training
cycle. Summary assessments shall be administered by the MIC
Examinations Unit. Students shall be assessed as competent
or non-competent.
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Workforce Assessment:
All candidates are assessed based on Prior Learning
Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). In this regard candidates
are expected to take two assessments over a one (1) month
period that assess the skills and knowledge that they acquired
no matter when or where the learning occurred.
The first assessment is theory-based and is expected to take
at least two hours.
The second assessment is a practical-based assessment and
is expected to take at least four hours.
Both assessments are done under the purview of an assessor
who scores candidates based on a set of predetermined
competencies. Upon completion candidates receive a
Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level 2 Skilled
Worker certificate.
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Re-Sit
In accordance with MIC’s policy governing re-sits in examinations
as contained in the Regulations for Examinations, the following
stipulations are disseminated to Training Centre/Programme
Coordinators for their guidance.
Journeyman trainees who wish to re-sit the final year examinations
should be advised as follows:
1. A candidate who wishes to re-sit an examination paper must
complete the Application to Re-sit an Examination form.
2. The candidate must pay a fee of TT$300.00 for each written
paper he/she wishes to re-sit. Payment must be made directly to
the Accounts Department at MIC’s Head Office, Macoya at least
TWO months before the date of the scheduled examinations.
3. The completed application form and receipt of payment must
be submitted to the Registration, Admissions and Records Unit
(RARU), Training Division, Macoya.
4. The RARU will supply a schedule of the date, time and venue of
the examinations to the applicant and Training Centres at least
ONE month before the start of the final examinations.
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Appeals Procedure for Review of Examination Results
In accordance with MIC Institute of Technology’s policy governing the
Appeals Procedure as contained in the Regulations for Examinations,
the following guidelines are disseminated to Training Centres/
Programme Coordinators for the guidance of any trainee who wishes
to seek a review of his/her examination results.
The candidate will be required to:
1. Complete the Application for Review of Examination Results.
A request for review must be made within ONE month of the
release of the official results to the Coordinator of the Centre at
which candidate was trained.
2. Pay a fee of TT$100.00 for each subject examination results
he/she wishes to appeal. Payment must be made directly to the
Accounts Department at MIC’s Head Office, Macoya within ONE
month of the release of the official results.
For each subject queried, the fee of $100.00 will be refunded to the
applicant, once the review of his/her examination script results in
an increased mark.
N.B:An increased mark is obtained if the increase in marks is
greater than the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) for that
examination. The SEM is usually approximately 3-5 marks.
The candidate’s marks will remain unchanged if the increase/
decrease in marks, as a result of the review, is less than or
equal to the SEM for that examination.
3. Submit the completed application form and receipt of payment
to the Registration, Admissions and Records Unit (RARU), Training
Division, Macoya.
4. The RARU will communicate the results of the review to the
applicant and Training Centres within ONE month after the
review period is ended.
Student/Trainee Appeal of Non-Competence
Assessors remain in constant contact with students/trainees over
the two week assessment period of the WAC and HYPE programmes.
Should there be any issue in terms of distinction it can be raised
with the Centre/Regional Coordinator in this instance. If however
the student/trainee does not feel comfortable to do so, the appeal
can be made to the internal verifier who is present at the second
assessment.
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Student/Trainee Appeal of Any Other Issues
MIC students/trainees who encounter classroom or Centre problems
they cannot resolve through normal discussions with the Programme
Coordinator, may pursue resolution through the following steps:
1. The student/trainee should first discuss his/her complaint with
the instructing staff involved or in charge at the time.
2. If the issue remains unresolved, the student should state in
writing the description of his/her concern, the steps taken
and the resolution sought. He/she should submit this to the
Programme Coordinator.
3. If circumstances prevent using steps 1 or 2, or if the Coordinator
does not resolve the complaint within five (5) school/business
days, the student may file a formal complaint with the Manager,
Training Administration. The grievance must be filed within ten
(10) school/business days of the receipt of the Coordinator’s
decision or dates of the alleged grievance, whichever applies.
4. The Programme Manager, shall attempt to resolve the matter
informally within ten (10) school/business days. If the complaint
remains unresolved at the end of this time, the Manager, Training
Administration will report findings and recommend a course of
action to the General Manager, Training.
5. A final decision shall be made by the General Manager, Training
or his designee within five (5) school/business days.
Issues relating to grades and grade omissions must be initiated by
the student/trainee through the Programme Coordinator. Grievances
regarding grades will also be considered by the RARU.
Student/Trainee Rights
All students/trainees at MIC Training Institutions will have the
opportunity to pursue occupational education in the area of their
choice within the selected institution’s standards and policies.
Right of Appeal
The student/trainee has the right to appeal any decision with
respect to Student Misconduct to the General Manager, Training. The
candidate will be required to submit a report to the office of the
General Manager. The General Manager, Training, after reviewing
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the case, will either confirm the original decision or may increase
or decrease the severity of the decision previously reached. This
decision will be final.
Equal Opportunity Policy
1. The MIC Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Training
Provider, fully committed to our Equal Opportunity Policy.
2. We aim to ensure that no applicant/trainee (irrespective of
level) receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age,
gender, sexual orientation differently-abled, marital status,
religious beliefs, colour or ethnic origin.
3. The Institution’s Registration/Admission criteria and procedures
will be regularly reviewed to ensure that they do not disadvantage
individuals or groups by containing requirements which are
illegal or cannot be justified.
4. The Institution will make available to trainees such additional
support than they may require in order to progress towards
successfully achieving their planned programme of training
and to gain access to other training programmes. The need for
additional support may arise from disability or from literacy or
language support requirements or for other reasons.
5. Discrimination and/or harassment are disciplinary offences and
may be grounds for a grievance.
6. The Institution will ensure that no student/trainee will be
subjected to discrimination in relation to access to training
programmes and fair assessment. With regard to individuals with
disabilities — we will ensure that the assessment takes account
of any special needs; is fair and reliable and does not contain
any process which unlawfully discriminates against the trainee.
Student Identification Cards
Trainees/students must present their identification cards in order
to sit examinations. Identification cards are issued to persons after
admission to a programme and are the property of the Institute.
The picture identification card includes your identification number,
which is needed for registration and access to library facilities.
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Acquisition of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
Students/Trainees will be provided
with personal protective equipment as
follows, upon successful registration
by RARU:
NSDP Journeyman Programme:
Trainee/sponsor pays $600 as a contribution towards:
•
•
•
•
2 coveralls
1 pair safety boots
1 pair safety glasses
Physical Training (PT) outfit (2 T-shirts & 1 pair Track Pants).
The student/trainees will only receive a PT outfit in their
first year of training, but PPE will be issued per year.
Master Craftsman Programme:
Trainees will be provided with PPE accordingly. Industrial Craft Programme:
• 2 coveralls
• 1 pair safety boots
• 1 pair safety glasses
MuST Programme:
Trainees will be provided with PPE accordingly. HYPE Programme:
•
•
•
•
•
•
2 coveralls
one pair of safety boots
one pair of gloves
one dust mask
one helmet
one pair of safety glasses
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SCHEDULE
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PERIOD 1
FROM
SATURDAY
FRIDAY THURSDAYWEDNESDAY TUESDAY
MONDAY
TIME
30
TO
SUBJECT
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
PERIOD 2
PERIOD 3
CENTRE:
CLASS:
PERIOD 4
PERIOD 5
PERIOD 6
PERIOD 7
PERIOD 8
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USEFUL INFORMATION
MULTIPLICATION TABLE
12 345678910
11
12
2 4 6 8 10 121416 18 20 2224
3 6 9 12 15 182124 27 30 3336
48 12162024283236404448
510 15 20 25 303540 45 50 5560
612 18 24 30 364248 54 60 6672
714 21 28 35 424956 63 70 7784
816 24 32 40 485664 72 80 8896
918 273645546372819099108
10
20 30405060708090100
110
120
11
22 33445566778899110
121
132
12
24 364860728496108
120
132
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CONVERSION TABLES
LENGTH
1 metre (m) = 100 cm = 1,000 mm
60 minutes = 1 hour
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week
30 days = 1 calendar month
12 months = 1 year
365 days = 1 common year
366 days = 1 leap year
CAPACITY
1 litre (l) = 100 cl = 1,000 ml
1 millilitre (ml) = 0.001 l
1 centilitre (cl) = 0.01 l
1 decilitre (dl) = 0.1 l
1 hectolitre (hl) = 100 l
1 kilolitre (kl) = 1,000 l
WEIGHT
1 gram (g) = 100 cg = 1,000 mg
1 milligram (mg) = 0.001 g
1 centigram (cg) = 0.01 g
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1
1
1
1
decigram (dg) = 0.1 g
decagram (dkg) = 10 g
hectogram (hg) = 100 g
kilogram (kg) = 1,000 g
TIME MEASURE
60 seconds = 1 minute
60 minutes = 1 hour
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week
30 days = 1 calendar month
12 months = 1 year
365 days = 1 common year
366 days = 1 leap year
100 years = 1 century
METRES YARDS INCHES
1.0001.093 39.37
0.914 1.000 36.00
CENTIMETRESINCHES
FEET
1.00 0.3940.0328
2.54 1.000 1/12
30.4812.0001.000
LIQUID MEASURE
4 gills (gl.) = 1 pint (pt)
2 pints = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon (gal.)
LINEAR MEASURE
12 inches = 1 foot
3 feet = 1 yard
16 1/2 ft. (5 1/2) yds.) = 1 rod
660 feet = 1 furlong
320 rods (5280 ft.) = 1 mile
KILOMETRESMILES
1.0000.621
1.6091.000
GRAMS OUNCES POUNDS
1.00
0.035 0.002
28.35
1.000
1/16
453.59
16.000
1.000
SURFACE MEASURE
144 sq. in. = 1 sq. ft.
9 sq. ft. = 1 sq. yd.
30 1/4 sq. yds. = 1 sq. rod
160 sq. rods = 1 acre
640 acres = 1 sq. mile
1,000.00
35.274
2.205
0.028
1.000
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
12 units = 1 dozen
12 doz. = 1 gross
1 fathom = 6 feet
1 cu.ft. of water = 7.48 liquid
gallons & weighs 62.425 lbs.
Diametre of circle x 3.1416 =
circumference
Diametre of circle squared x
0.7854 = area
0.454
16.000 1.000
KILOGRAMS OUNCES
POUNDS
1.000 35.2742.205
1/16
LITRES PINTS QUARTS GAL.
1.000 2.113 1.057 0.264
0.473 1.000
1/2
0.946 2.000 1.000
1/8
1/4
3.785 8.000 4.000 1.000
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CENTRE LOCATIONS & CONTACTS
HEAD OFFICE 5A Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 663-4MIC (4642)
Fax: 663-6055 E-mail: [email protected]
● Barataria Technology Centre
#25 Corner 8th Avenue & 7th Street
225-6620
● Penal Technology Centre
Clarke Road, Penal
312-4873, 309-1155, 312-9278
● Chaguanas Technology Centre
Montrose Main Rd. (upstairs Mario’s)
672-5793, 222-6886
● Pleasantville Technology Centre
Circular Road, Pleasantville
652-4595, 652-4232, 657-6047
● Diego Martin Technology Centre
2-3 Diamond Vale Industrial Estate
221-6170, 309-2373
● Point Fortin Technology Centre
Furlong Street, Mahaica, Point Fortin
223-1111/2
● Laventille Technology Centre
Eastern Main Road, Laventille
625-1240/1076
● Pointe-à-Pierre Technology Centre
Petrotrin, Pointe-à-Pierre
658-1512
● Macoya Technology Centre
Century Dr, Trincity Industrial Estate,
Macoya
663-4MIC (4642), ext. 3156/3166
● San Fernando Technology Centre
147B Coffee Street, San Fernando
221-2314, 653-1963
● Macoya Workforce Development
Centre (MWDC)
Century Dr, Trincity Industrial Estate,
Macoya
663-4MIC (4642), ext. 3156/3166
● Moruga Technology Centre
Moruga Composite High School,
Basse Trace
701-7435
● Mt. Grace Technology Centre
Harmony Hall, Mt. Grace, Tobago
709-3986, 635-2245
● O’Meara Technology Centre
Lot 68, O’Meara Industrial Estate
223-1189
● Patience Hill Technology Centre
Patience Hill, Tobago
635-0196
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● Sangre Grande Technology Centre
#LP 58 Oropouche Road,
Sangre Grande
691-5284/3
● St. Bede Technology Centre
St. John’s Road, St. Augustine
645-6702
● Ste. Madeleine Technology Centre
Daisy Road, Ste. Madeleine
698-0334
● Tobago Technology Centre
79 Milford Road, Canaan, Tobago
631-1300
● Tunapuna Technology Centre
#4 Circular Road, Tunapuna
(behind the Tunapuna Market)
645-1626, 645-4348
Providing
Training Opportunities
within Your Reach
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
POLICE RAPID RESPONSE 999
FIRE AND AMBULANCE 990
CRIME STOPPERS 800-TIPS (8477)
REPORTING CRIME 555
COAST GUARD 634-4440
TOBAGO EMERGENCY RELIEF 211
GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE OF
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (GMRTT) 811
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ODPM EMERGENCY 511
ODPM Trinidad Office
Tel. 640-1285/8905/8653/6493
Fax. 640-8988
ODPM Tobago Office
Tel. 660-7489
Fax. 660-7657
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CRISIS HOTLINES
AIDS HOTLINE
Port of Spain 800-4HIV or 625-2437
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Northern Intergroup: 662-4829, 6405305, 679-0066
Port-of-Spain Intergroup: 628-2288
Southern Intergroup: 657-6367, 6776856
B2B Intergroup: 620-2580, 650-1692
Tobago: 639-9121, 660-5668
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CHILDLINE 800-4321 (toll free)
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REBIRTH HOUSE
DRUG REHABILITATION 623 0952
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RAPE CRISIS SOCIETY
Port of Spain: 622-7273
San Fernando: 657-5355
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-SAVE or 800-7283
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LIFELINE (SUICIDE)
645-2800 or 645-6616
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FAMILIES IN ACTION
628-2333 or 622-6952
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HEAL DRUG REHAB CENTRE
Couva: 679-2616
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THE INFORMATIVE
BREASTFEEDING SERVICE
628-8234
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THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
CANCER SOCIETY
800-TTCS (8827) (toll free)