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Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education
(ABICE)

UNEVOC Centre (Uni/Research) since 2011

The Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education (ABICE) is the leading Technical Vocational Institution in Antigua and Barbuda. ABICE’s aim is to provide a single more focused, efficient and effective service which would serve as a ladder for persons seeking to advance their education and training qualifications.

ABICE caters for persons sixteen (16) years and older, public and private sector employees and by extension the general public.

The curriculum is a modular competency-based which leads to a Caribbean Vocational Qualification, awarded by CXC through the Antigua and Barbuda National Training Agency (NTA). Areas are:-

a. Building Construction - Carpentry and Joinery, Masonry and Plumbing.

b. Technology - Electrical Installation and Automotive Repairs and Services

c. Cosmetology - Hairdressing, Nail Care, and Beauty Therapy.

d. Welding - Arc Welding, Gas and Mig Welding

e. Drafting - building plans using Auto CAD

f. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Installation and Maintenance of Air Condition Units along with repairs of Refrigerated Units.

g. Garment Production addresses Design and Construction of garments.

h. General Office Procedures (Secretarial Studies)

Mission

To provide quality educational opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and ability levels to enable them to acquire the knowledge and skills for sustained employment or the pursuit of further education.

Objectives

To provide quality training at an affordable rate and at convenient times.

To provide Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support a vibrant economy

To obtain the prerequisites that would enable students to access programmes in other institutions, ABICE acts as a bridge between school and college.

To prepare for the job market that is, the skills and competencies necessary for the world of work.

To increase the chance of upward mobility in the workplace, that is, public sector human resource upgrading and development.

To provide skilled workers with certification by way of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ).

Regular tasks

Enhancing the quality of products and services to customers

Supporting opportunities for expansion of programmes and student enrollment

Strengthening the institutional capacity for sustained growth and development

Focus and interest

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