Certificate Programs
Certificate Programs
Certificate Programs
BARBERING
Program Description:
The Barbering program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as a barber stylist. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. This program is 15 weeks in duration. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Barbering is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
Program Courses |
Total Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
Total number of weeks |
Days |
Dates |
|
BAR1100 Beauty Culture Science for Barbers |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Sept 1 – 10 |
|
BAR1103 Men’s Facial Shaving |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Sept 15–24 |
|
BAR1110 Intro to Salon Management |
0 |
12 |
1wk |
MTW |
Sept 29 – Oct 1 |
|
BAR1104 Barbering |
4 |
12 |
10wks |
MTW |
Oct 6 – Dec 10 |
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
4 |
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Program Description:
The certificate in Media Technology program is a blend of theoretical and practical training that prepares students to pursue a career in the media industry. Students will develop a strong foundation in the skills and knowledge of the industry.
| SEMESTER I | |||
| ENG | 0100 | English | 1 |
| MAT | 0100 | Math | 2 |
| SLS | 0003 | Student Success | 1 |
| SLS | 0006 | Service Learning | 1 |
| OSHA | 0001 | OSHA 10hr. | 0 |
|
MCA MCA |
0100 0102 |
Introduction to Computers IC3 Certification |
3 |
| MTE | 1100 | Introduction Media Production | 3 |
| SEMESTER II | |||
| MAT | 1100 | Math I | 3 |
| ENG | 1100 | English I | 3 |
| ENT | 1100 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MCA | 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| MTE | 1103 | Radio Production I | 3 |
| SEMESTER III | |||
| MTE | 1107 | Audio Production I | 4 |
| MTE | 1106 | Intro to Media Technology (Analog to Digital) | 3 |
| MTE | 1109 | Video Production I | 4 |
| MTE | 1104 | Television Production I | 4 |
| MTE | 1299 | Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for Completion | 44 | ||
Carpentry
Program Description:
The Carpentry program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Carpentry is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
| PROGRAM COURSE | Total Credit Hours | Lecture Credit Hours | Lab Credit Hours | Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
| OSHA0000 OSHA 10-hour certification | 0 | |||
| CAR1100 Carpentry I | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| ENG0100 English | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MAT0100 Math | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| CON1100 Blueprint Reading | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| SLS0003 Student Success | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| CAR1101 Carpentry II (Prerequisite CAR1100 Carpentry I) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| ENG1100 English I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| CON1101 Trade Estimating (Prerequisite Blueprint Reading) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MCA0100 Intro to Computers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| CTD2101 Roof Framing I | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| CAR1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours Required for Completion | 39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Program Description:
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate validates the ability to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total credit hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor contact hours per week |
|
OSHA Certification |
||||
|
CNA1100 Network Fundamentals |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
CNA1101 Routing Protocols & Concepts |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
CNA1102 LAN Switching & Wireless |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
CNA1103 Accessing the WAN |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
18 |
Drywall Installation
Program Description:
The Drywall Installation program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce at an entry-level position. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Drywall Installation is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSE |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 Hours |
0 |
|||
|
DWC1100 Drywall I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
DWC1101 Drywall II (Prerequisite DWI1100 Drywall I) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (pre-requisite Blueprint Reading) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
DWC1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
35 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy:
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
Electrical Installation
Program Description:
The Electrical Installation program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Electrical Installation is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
2 (7wks) |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certification -10 hours |
0 |
|||
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
EEI2100 AC/DC Circuits & Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ELI1101 Electrical II (Prerequisite ELI1100 Electrical I) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Prerequisite CON1100 Blueprint Reading & Math 0100 ) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ELI1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above.
It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
Electronics and Cable Installation
Program Description:
The certificate program in Electronics and Cable Installation provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and test computer network cables. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a cable installer, cable tester, cable technician, or to provide supplemental training to persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. More specifically, students will be able to use the various types of precision test equipment found in general use throughout the electronics industry for the purpose of analyzing, troubleshooting and repairing electronic circuitry. The program also prepares students for CompTIA NetworkPlus certification.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total credit hours |
Lecture credit hours |
Lab credit hours |
Instructor contact hours per week |
|
EEI2100 AC/DC Circuits & Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
SLS 0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
ECI 1101 Electronics Assembly & Cabling with Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
EEI 2101 Digital Circuits & Digital Communications |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ECI 1100 Analog Devices & Circuits I with Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT1101 Electronic Math |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
ENG 1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
ITM 1100 Network Plus with Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
NET0000 Network + Exam |
0 |
|||
|
ECI 1299 Cooperative Educational Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
ENT 1100 Entrepreneurship |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
40 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
ESTHETICS
Program Description:
The Esthetics program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as a self-employed esthetician, an esthetician’s assistant, a make up artist’s assistant, or a cosmetics salesperson. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by the student are found in the course syllabi. This program is 20 weeks in duration. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Esthetics is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total credit hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
Total Number of weeks |
Days |
|
|
EST1100 Principles of Beauty Therapy |
4 |
12 |
7wks |
MTW |
|
|
EST1101 Esthetics I |
3 |
12 |
8wks |
MTW |
|
|
EST1102 Esthetics II |
1 |
12 |
3wks |
MTW |
|
|
EST1106 Make-up Application |
0 |
12 |
1wks |
MTW |
|
|
EST1110 Intro to Salon Management |
0 |
12 |
1wk |
MTW |
|
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
8 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
FASHION DESIGN PRODUCTION I
Program Description:
The Fashion Design Production I program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as a self-employed garment maker, a machinist, or garment industry occupations involving altering, pressing, and pattern making. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. This program requires a minimum of 5 semesters. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Fashion Design Production I is awarded for successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture credit hours |
Lab. Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
FDP1100 Garment Making Technology |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
FDP1102 Tailoring Technology |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
FDP1101 Skirt Making |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
FDP1103 Garment Design & Portfolio Selection |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
FDP1104 Pants Making (Prerequisite FDP1100 Garment Making Technology) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
FDP1109 Shirt Making (prerequisite FDP 1100 Garment Making Technology) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
MCA0100 Intro Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Prep |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
FDP1106 Dress Making (Prerequisite FDP1100 Garment Making Technology) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
FDP1107 Jacket Making (Prerequisite FDP1102 Tailoring Technology) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
FDP1108 Blouse Making (Prerequisite FDP1100 Garment Making Technology) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
FDP1288 Practicum (Prerequisite all above courses) |
6 |
1 |
5 |
12 |
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
47 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
HEATING VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Program Description:
The Heating Ventilation & Air-conditioning program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce at an entry-level. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Heating Ventilation & Air-conditioning is awarded for successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 Hour Certification |
0 |
|||
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
HVAC1100 HVAC I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
EEI2100 AC/DC Circuits & Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
HVAC1101 HVAC II (Prerequisite HVAC1100 HVAC I ) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Prerequisite CON1100 Blueprint Reading & Math 0100 ) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
HVAC 1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
43 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
Information Technology Entry Level
Program Description:
The Information Technology Entry Level Certificate program provides a thorough understanding of the computer hardware and software and prepares the student to enter the Information Technology field department at the entry-level. This program prepares the student for A+ Essentials and A+ Practical applications certification. This program also provides students with some Microsoft application software skills. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute awards a certificate in Information Technology Entry Level upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total credit hours |
Lecture credit hours |
Lab credit hours |
Instructor contact hours per week |
|
OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 hours Certification |
||||
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
CRT1102 A+ Essentials (Co-requisite CRT1103 A+ Practical Applications) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CRT1103 A+ Practical Applications (Co-requisite CRT1102 A+ Essentials) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ENT1100 Entrepreneurship |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
A+ International Certification Exam |
0 |
|||
|
A+E0000 A+ Practical Exam |
0 |
|||
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
18 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
Land Surveying
Program Description:
The Land Surveying program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as a Land Survey Technician. The skills, knowledge and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Land Surveying is awarded for successful completion of the program.
| PROGRAM COURSES | Total Credit Hours | Lecture Credit Hours | Lab Credit Hours | Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
| OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 hours | 0 | |||
| LSG 1100 Intro to Geospatial Technologies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| LSG 1101 Intro to Computer Aided Drafting | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| LSG1103 Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| MAT1103 Intermediate Algebra | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| LSG1105 Elementary Surveying | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MAT1105 College Algebra (Prerequisite Intermediate Algebra) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| LSG1107 Construction – Layout Surveying | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| LSG1110 Pre-Calculus (Prerequisite Intermediate Algebra) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| LSG1113 Route Surveying (Prerequisite Elementary Surveying) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| LSG1115 Boundary Surveying (Prerequisite Elementary Surveying) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MAT1107 College Trigonometry (Prerequisite College Algebra) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| LSG1117 Introduction to Control Surveys (Prerequisite Route Surveying, Boundary Surveying) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| LSG1120 Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| LSG1123 Topographic Surveying (Prerequisite Elementary Surveying) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| LSG1125 Field Procedures (Prerequisite Pre-Calculus, College Trigonometry, Elementary Surveying) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| LSG1127 Professional Ethics in Land Surveying | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| LSG1130 Advanced Survey Instrumentation (Prerequisite Field Procedures) | 3 | |||
| LSG1133 Land Law | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| LSG1135 Law of Property | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| LSG1137 Land Development | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Total credits required for completion | 61 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BGCSE with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math, if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
Maintenance Technician
Program Description:
The Maintenance Technician program is designed to prepare students to be proficient in property operations as it will expose them to various disciplines in building maintenance. Persons completing this program can have careers as room technicians, general maintenance technicians, and shift engineers in service properties. This is a full-time program for a period of one academic year. The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute Certificate in Maintenance Technician will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
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|
PROGRAM COURSE |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certificate |
0 |
|||
|
MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
HVAC1100 HVAC I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
ENG0100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
TLY1100 Tile Laying I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
0 |
||||
|
CAR1100 Carpentry I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
PLM1100 Plumbing I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MTC1100 Painting & Drywall |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
0 |
||||
|
MTC1299 Internship |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
Masonry
Program Description:
The Masonry program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce at an entry level. Students will receive instructions about masonry techniques inclusive of materials used, mixing mortar, laying masonry units, block and brick making and block laying. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Masonry is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 hours |
0 |
|||
|
MAS1100 Masonry I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAS1101 Masonry II (Prerequisite MAS1100 Masonry I ) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Prerequisite Blueprint Reading) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAS 1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours required for completion |
35 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
Nail Technology
Program Description:
The Nail Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as a manicurist/pedicurist or a nail technician. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Nail Technology is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total credit hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
Total Weeks |
Days |
DATES |
|
NLT1100 Client Inter-Dynamics |
0 |
12 |
1wks |
MTW |
Sept 1 – 3 |
|
NLT1101 Beauty Culture Science for Nails |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Sept 8 – 17 |
|
NLT1110 Intro to Salon Management |
0 |
12 |
1wks |
MTW |
Sept 22 – 24 |
|
NLT1102 Manicure & Pedicure |
1 |
12 |
3wks |
MTW |
Sept 29 – Oct 15 |
|
NLT1103 Acrylic Nails |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Oct 20 – 29 |
|
NLT1104 Gel Nails |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Nov 3 – 12 |
|
NLT1105 Nail Design |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Nov 17 – 26 |
|
NLT1106 Air Brush |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Dec 1 – 10 |
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
1 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
Natural Hair Styling Spring
Program Description:
The Natural Hair Styling program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to care for and maintain natural hair. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Natural Hair Styling is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total credit hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
Total Weeks |
Days |
DATES |
|
NLT1100 Client Inter-Dynamics |
0 |
12 |
1wks |
MTW |
Sept 1 – 3 |
|
NLT1101 Beauty Culture Science for Nails |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Sept 8 – 17 |
|
NLT1110 Intro to Salon Management |
0 |
12 |
1wks |
MTW |
Sept 22 – 24 |
|
NLT1102 Manicure & Pedicure |
1 |
12 |
3wks |
MTW |
Sept 29 – Oct 15 |
|
NLT1103 Acrylic Nails |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Oct 20 – 29 |
|
NLT1104 Gel Nails |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Nov 3 – 12 |
|
NLT1105 Nail Design |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Nov 17 – 26 |
|
NLT1106 Air Brush |
0 |
12 |
2wks |
MTW |
Dec 1 – 10 |
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
1 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Program Description:
This program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to work in a business office environment. Students are required to have BJC grades C or above in Math and English to enter the program. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by the student are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Office Assistant is awarded for successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours
|
Lecture
Credit
Hours
|
Lab
Credit
Hours
|
Instructor contact hours per week
|
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Workforce Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
ADM1102 Office Procedures |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
ADM1100 Keyboarding (Prerequisite MCA0100 Intro to Comp) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ADM1104 Records Management |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
ADM1105 Intro to Business |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
ADM1103 Advanced Speed Building (Prerequisite MCA0100 Intro to Computers, ADM1100 Keyboarding) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1101 Public Speaking |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
ADM1199 Internship |
3 |
|||
|
Total credit hours required for completion |
36 |
Painting & Decorating
This program is designed to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that are needed for entry level painters. This program will give students the basic skills requited to paint any building. It will instruct them on the many changes in the manufacture of coating materials. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Painting and Decorating will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
| PROGRAM COURSE | Total Credit Hours | Lecture Credit Hours | Lab Credit Hours | Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
| SLS0003 Student Success | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 hours | 0 | |||
| PAD1100 Introduction to Painting | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| ENG0100 English | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MAT0100 Math | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| CON1100 Blueprint Reading | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
|
PAD1105 Exterior Painting (prerequisite PAD1101 Intro to Painting) |
4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| ENG1100 English I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite Blueprint Reading) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MCA0100 Intro to Computers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
|
PAD1106 Interior Painting (prerequisite PAD1105 Exterior Painting) |
4 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for Completion | 34 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
PLUMBING
Program Description:
This program is designed to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that are needed in the plumbing trade. Students will learn the various types of plumbing fixtures and their functions. They will also learn the proper installation, maintenance and servicing of fixtures; pipe and fittings required in drainage waste and ventilation (DWV) and water distribution systems. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Plumbing is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
Program Courses |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 hours Certification |
0 |
|||
|
PLM1100 Plumbing I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
PLM1101 Plumbing II (Prerequisite PLM1100 Plumbing I) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Prerequisite CON1100 Blueprint Reading & Math 0100 ) |
3 |
1 |
6 |
6 |
|
PLM1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
Tile Laying
Program Description:
The Tile Laying program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce at an entry level position. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Tile Laying is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSE |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 hours |
0 |
|||
|
TLY1100 Tiling I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
TLY1101 Tiling II (Prerequisite TLY1100 Tiling I) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
TLY1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
35 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
Welding
Program Description:
The Welding program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as a welder. This program requires approximately four semesters for completion provided that the student is full time. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Welding is awarded for successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 hours Certification |
0 |
|||
|
WEL1106 Welding Fundamentals |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1105 Oxyacetylene Welding |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
WEL1107 Positional Shield Metal Arc Welding (Prerequisite WEL1106 Welding Fundamentals, WEL1105 Oxy. Welding) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1104 Steel Structures & Fabrication (Prerequisite WEL1106 Welding Fundamentals, WEL1105 Oxy. Welding) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1103 Blueprint for Welders |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Prerequisite Blueprint reading) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
WEL1102 Pipe Welding (Prerequisite WEL1107 Positional, WEL1104 Steel Structure) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Prerequisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
44 |