Portfolio Development Guidelines

A portfolio is an organized convenient means of collection and presentation of materials which records
and verifies a candidate’s learning achievements and relates them to the depth and breadth of work
required by each unit of the occupational standards. The depth and breadth of work should include a
diversity of exhibits which reflects the following criteria:

 Writing, Reading and Comprehension Skills

 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
 Technology Skills - Practical Skills
 Teamwork Skills

The outline of the portfolio should include information under the following headings:

 Cover Page
 Title Page
 Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Supporting Evidence (Depth & Breadth of Work)
 Self-Assessment/Reflection

Details of EACH Heading

Cover Page

 Name of School
 Picture (related to field)
 Occupational Area CVQ Level 1 (if you are doing CVQ)
 Assessors Name
 Candidate’s Name
 Year

Title Page

 Caribbean Vocational Qualification

 CVQ Level 1
 Occupational Area
 Year

Table of Contents

 By units/sections
 Number pages

Introduction

 Portfolio of candidate to include personal data, background information on education / training

experiences and expectations etc.
 EVIDENCE FOR THE PORTFOLIO
The pieces of evidence MUST depict the candidates’ developmental progress in each of the Section from
which the evidence is derived. Where possible, it is advised that the Sections of the syllabus be
integrated to give evidence of their full coverage.

The portfolio pieces must show the integration of CVQ Units where applicable. Teachers are encouraged
to use the listing below as a guide to selecting pieces from each Section in the Industrial Technology
syllabus:

CORE
SECTION 1: FUNDAMENALS OF INDUSTRY
At least 6 pieces of evidence from Section 1

1. The organization of a selected construction industry. (organizational chart)

2. The organization of a selected manufacturing industry. (organizational chart)
3. A set of 10 safety rules to be followed in a workshop or on the worksite.
4. A set of photographs of students demonstrating the use of protective gear and equipment while
working in the workshop or on a worksite
5. A report on an accident prepared by the student.
6. A small business plan.

SECTION 2: DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES

1. Report on the design analysis of a simple manufactured product. (product analysis)

SECTION 3: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES

1. A PowerPoint presentation on modern trends in engineering technologies.

OPTION C: BUILDING AND FURNITURE TECHNOLOGY

SECTION 1: THE NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
At least three (3) pieces of evidence from Section 1 that include:

1. Selection of a building and an explanation on how history, materials, culture and climate factors
influence its design (Include photographs and site visits).

SECTION 2: SITE WORK OPERATIONS

1. pictures/photographs of students laying setting out a building (step by step).

SECTION 3: BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING

1. a design/redesign of a building component to solve simple functional problems in one of the

categories, namely: Categories (a) Foundations. (a) Walls. (b) Floors. (c) Roofs. (d) Stairs.

2. Orthographic and pictorial drawing of design

3. List of materials (estimate)
4. Procedures for constructing the project
SECTION 5: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

1. Design of a project
2. Orthographic and pictorial drawing of design
3. List of materials (estimate)
4. Procedures for constructing the project
5. Construction of project
6. Pictures of completed projects;
SECTION 6: FURNITURE TECHNOLOGY

1. Design of a project
2. Orthographic and pictorial drawing of design
3. List of materials (estimate)
4. Procedures for constructing the project
5. Construction of project
6. Pictures of completed projects;