Part 4 75 VPET SERVICES VOCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ASSESSMENTS TRADE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION 4.38 VTC operates a voluntary trade testing and certification scheme for in-service workers. The objectives of the scheme are to help workers acquire recognised qualifications, enhance the status of skilled workers, establish a hierarchy of skills for career advancement, and help employers recruit workers for skilled jobs. The Training Boards advise VTC on the operation of trade tests. 4.39 The Trade Test Registry is responsible for providing administrative support to trade tests, such as processing applications, test results and issuing certifications. The trade tests currently administered by the Registry are as follows: Industry Trade Test Automobile Vehicle Body Repairer Vehicle Electrician Vehicle Mechanic Vehicle Painter Electrical & Mechanical Services Electrician Escalator Mechanic Lift Mechanic Advanced Manufacturing Mechanical Fitter Beauty Care Intense Pulsed Light Equipment Operator VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT 4.40 VTC has developed the Vocational Assessment (VA) system by referring to the generic level descriptors or competency standards drawn up by industries under the QF. VA is a territory-wide competency assessment (i.e. skills qualifications) offered by VTC. It aims to provide a platform to enhance the quality of the local workforce and ascertain that the required skill standards of in-service practitioners/learners are attained.
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