Overview
Identification
Country or Region
HaitiTitle
Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle
Study Type
Public examination
Summary
Abstract
The Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP) is administered annually by the Institut National de Formation Professionnelle to grade 7 (ISCED 2) students in vocational education programmes in public and private schools.
The Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle is a high-stake and mandatory examination for students wishing to enter the labor market. Holders of the CAP are not entitled to pursue studies at the next grade in general education programmes.
The Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle comprises a theoretical component, administered in writing through paper-pencil tests, and a practical component. Oral tests are administered to candidates who are unable to write in French, the language of the examination.
The purpose of this examination is to certify students for the completion of the first year of secondary vocational education programmes.
Kind of Data
Census (all students at the given grades or ages)
Units of Analysis
Results are reported at student, school, sub-national and national levels.
Results are published in reports, which are available in print and online. Examination results are broadcasted on the radio and on the television, and published in the media.
Scope
Notes
The subjects assessed in the Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle vary according to the stream of specialization. The Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle was administered in more than 50 streams of specialization in July 2014.
The Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle comprises a practical test, a technical design test and a theoretical test. The practical test contributes 66.7% of the total score, the technical design test contributes 20%, and the theoretical test contributes 13.3%.
Description of test items: Test items consist of multiple choice questions with three or more response options, open-ended questions requiring short constructed responses, essay writing, as well as individual and group projects.
Description of stimuli: Test stimuli consist of continuous, non-continuous and multiple texts.
Reporting metrics: Student performance is reported by average score.
The minimum requirement to meet the national standard is defined as follows:
- a total average score of 90 out of 150, or 60%; and
- a score of 60% on the practical test
However, the certification is granted only if the candidate scores 60% or more on the practical test.
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Universe
Students enrolled in grade 7 (ISCED 2) in vocational education programmes in public and private schools.
Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|
|
Institut National de Formation Professionnelle
| Government |
Other Producer(s)
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
|
Institut National de Formation Professionnelle
| Government | Test development and administration; data processing and dissemination; programme development |
|
Ministère de l'Education Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle
| Government | Financial support through ministerial budget |
|
Households
| N/A | Financial contribution through examination fees paid by candidates |
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
| Institut National de Formation Professionnelle | INFP | Government | Data collection |
| UNESCO Institute for Statistics | UIS | United Nations | Questionnaire design, metadata collection, review and publication |
Date of Metadata Production
2014
DDI Document ID
HTI-CAP-2014
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