INFOSERV LMS is a full service, software development boutique based in Jamaica. Our Technology Solutions Unit concentrates on the development of robust and user-friendly technology applications customized to meet the needs of our clients.
We have spent over a decade to develop and maintaining a turn-key policy framework and control centre which is currently being employed by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s National Training Agency to manage its entire TVET administration.
The TVET Control Centre drives administrative processes at the level of the Government, National Training Agency, Local Training Providers and individual users/learners. Here is a summary of some of the functionalities available for the Learner and the Training Provider.
The Learner
Features Available in Control Centre
- Online registration
- Search for qualification plan in the context of an overall Qualifications Framework
- Find local training provider with desired courses
- Complete self-assessment to identify skills gaps
- Register for desired courses
- Be formally assessed online
- View online transcript
- Complete application and submission of evidence for Assessment of Prior Learning
The Local Training Provider
Features Available in the Control Centre
- Manage learner profiles including satellite locations
- Search for qualified assessors
- Register candidates online
- Manage certification statistics e.g. access to drilled-down data for enrolment such as “Number of Males Graduated in 2020”
- Manage and coordinate centre approval status
- Manage cycle enrolment
The Government
Benefits Available in the Control Centre
- Rationalizing training programmes to meet national and international standards and to avoid the waste of resources.
- Enhancing workforce development initiatives through the facilitation of on-the-job training/apprenticeship programmes.
- Aligning training output with national planning objectives.
- Facilitating the collection of demand side Labour Market data
A Case Study Is Instructive
The National Training Agency of Trinidad & Tobago was keen to enhance their TVET delivery by adding a “TVET Registry” technology solution.
Following stake holder consultations and work with a technology solutions provider the need for a comprehensive TVET Control Centre was recognized.