The number of vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) awarded in Northern Ireland fell by about 20% during the Covid pandemic
Like GCSEs, AS and A-Levels many exams and assessments in VTQs were cancelled in 2020 and 2021
The department commissioned the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment to review what affect that had on the awarding of vocational and technical qualifications in Northern Ireland.It said many VTQs relied on practical skills or competencies being assessed and that this had proven difficult in some cases during the pandemic.
"In some cases, assessments would need to be delayed until they could be carried out safely in line with public health guidance. The report stated that hair, beauty, and hospitality were most affected with some of these learners having deferred to 2022.Hair, beauty, and hospitality were most impacted with some of these learners have deferred to 2022.
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