Start, advance or formalise your career in early childhood care
Whether you are entering the field, ready to build on your existing training, or already have years of experience, Al-Ihsaan Institute can help you identify the pathway that best matches your qualifications, competence and career goals.
Three pathways
CVQ Level 1
For school leavers, daycare assistants, childcare helpers, babysitters seeking formal training and new practitioners.
Explore Level 1CVQ Level 2
For practitioners building on Level 1, prior training or relevant competence and seeking stronger professional skills.
Explore Level 2Workforce Assessment
For experienced practitioners who may be able to demonstrate existing competence through an approved assessment process. This is not a course.
Check My EligibilityStructured Level 1-to-Level 2 progression
Level 1 and Level 2 are separate qualifications. Each has its own mandatory competency and assessment requirements. Completing one does not remove the requirements of the other, and candidates must demonstrate competence in all required units for each award.
A combined timeframe or price will only be advertised after formal confirmation.
Competency areas
- Child growth and development
- Health, safety and wellbeing
- Supporting children’s learning
- Curriculum and activity planning
- Observation and documentation
- Positive guidance and classroom management
- Inclusive early childhood practice
- Communication with families and colleagues
- Ethical and professional practice
- Reflective practice
Four clear steps
1. Complete a free pathway check
Tell us about your qualifications and experience.
2. Receive an admission or eligibility review
We help identify the route that may fit.
3. Complete training or assessment
Follow the appropriate approved process.
4. Complete quality-assurance requirements
Meet assessment, verification and certification requirements.
Strengthen Your Team’s Qualifications
Daycare and preschool owners can request a staff-pathway review to identify employees suited to Level 1, practitioners ready for Level 2, experienced staff who may suit Workforce Assessment, and competency or evidence gaps needing development.
Book a Staff Pathway ReviewApproved pathways with individual guidance
- More than a decade of education and training experience
- Approved National Training Agency centre
- Programme Approval for ECD Levels 1 and 2
- Approved Workforce Assessment Centre
- Competency-based training and assessment
- Flexible learning supported by practical experience
- Open to applicants from every background
Frequently asked questions
Are the programmes open to everyone?
Yes. Al-Ihsaan Institute welcomes applicants from every background.
Which level is right for me?
Level 1 supports entry-level learners. Level 2 supports progression from prior training or relevant competence. Workforce Assessment may suit experienced practitioners able to provide evidence and demonstrate every mandatory competency.
What are the Level 1 entry requirements?
Admission requirements are confirmed during the admission review. Ask our team before applying.
Do I need Level 1 before Level 2?
Your qualifications and competence must be reviewed. The two levels are separate awards, each with mandatory requirements.
Does experience guarantee certification?
No. Experience alone does not guarantee certification.
What evidence may be used in Workforce Assessment?
Evidence may include employment records, qualifications, a portfolio, workplace evidence, observed performance, professional discussion and work products, subject to the approved process.
Who conducts the assessment and awards the qualification?
Approved assessors conduct assessment within the applicable quality-assurance process. Successful candidates may be recommended for certification through the applicable awarding process.
Is training available online?
Level 1 uses online and in-person delivery, with an in-person practicum. Level 2 delivery details will be shared once confirmed.
What practical or workplace activities are required?
Requirements depend on the pathway and approved competency standards. The review explains the applicable activities and evidence.
How long does each pathway take?
Level 1 is nine months. Level 2 and Workforce Assessment timeframes will be published once confirmed.
What are the fees and payment options?
Level 1 is TTD $3,500: TTD $1,000 down, then TTD $500 monthly. Workforce Assessment is TTD $6,500 for assessment only. Level 2 details are not yet published.
Is the CVQ recognised throughout the Caribbean?
The CVQ is a CARICOM-approved, competency-based qualification. Employment, licensing, immigration and appointment requirements may vary by country, employer and position.
Does the qualification guarantee employment or licensing?
No. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, promotion or licensing.
Request your ECCE pathway check
We use your information only to respond to your enquiry and guide you toward an appropriate ECCE pathway. Our team aims to contact you within two business days.
Not sure where to begin?
You do not need to select a level by yourself. Tell us about your qualifications and experience, and our team will help you understand your options.