Mechanism now in place to benefit thousands without TVET certificates

The Council for Technical Vocational Education and Training (C-TVET) on Monday launched the Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) – a mechanism which allows individuals to identify, document, have assessed and gain recognition for their prior learning.

The aim is to ensure skilled persons are certified. The idea behind PLAR was that the learning takes place in different educational settings and is assessed through experience outside classrooms.
At the Herdmanston Lodge, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton delivered the feature address where he underscored the importance of a skilled and certified workforce in the development of a country.
“Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) creates a system of equality and equity for the conferring of vocational credential service delivery to Guyanese who choose to acquire skills through alternative means – outside the classroom setting,” Hamilton reiterated.
He further reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to making available the necessary resources for the implementation of TVET programmes.
Director of the Council for Technical Vocational Education and Training, Patrick Chinedu Onwuzirike highlighted that a recent study showed that there are thousands of Guyanese without a certification. As such, he deemed the launch a milestone, noting that it will effect momentous change in the development of human capital across the country.
Meanwhile, Chief Education Officer, Dr Marcel Hutson in brief remarks noted that being certified enables skilled persons to uplift themselves and allows them to make meaningful contributions to society.
Similar sentiments were expressed by C-TVET Chairman Floyd Scott, who added that PLAR will certainly revolutionise technical education and more so the national economy by creating opportunities for persons to be recognised and certified for their skills. (G12)