Cap. 576 Art. 20Assessment and certification.

(1) It shall be the duty of the VET provider to administer interim assessments and final assessments based on the learning outcomes in the training programme plan.

(2) Interim assessments shall occur at least once every six months during the training programme.

(3) Interim assessments can take place at the place of work or at the premises of the VET provider or any other premises, which may be designated by the VET provider. The object of the final AND APPRENTICESHIP

assessment shall be to determine whether learners have achieved the learning outcomes defined in the training programme plan for both the school-based and work-based components. The final assessment shall demonstrate that Learners have mastered the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviours, attitudes and vocational competences required to carry out a skilled and technical occupation.

(4) The sponsor may withdraw from the training agreement with the VET provider and the learner if the learner fails the final assessment.

(5) Learners shall be admitted to the final assessment provided that:

(a) the Learner completed the full period of combined school-based and work-based learning in accordance with the training programme plan or if the period is due to end no later than two months from the date set for the assessment; and

(b) the learner conducted and passed the prescribed interim assessments.

(6) The decision on admission to the final assessment shall be taken by the VET provider. If it deems that the conditions for admission have not been fulfilled, a decision shall be taken by the Board of Examiners.

(7) In the event of failure to pass interim or final assessments, the assessments may be repeated subject to the regulations established by the VET provider.