The Admissions Department of the Institute and its responsibilities fall under the patronage of the Registrar and the Assistant Registrar. The institute’s Registrar is responsible for the acceptance of all new applicants at Vector Technology Institute.
Participants need not have any background in working with computers at a professional level for entry into Vector programmes; however, it is necessary that the individual shows an affinity for working with electrical or electronic devices.
There are three main types of admission offered by Vector: full, provisional and mature entry.
- Full- Refers to an applicant who meets VTI’s basic matriculation requirements completely to enter into a VTI programme.
- Provisional- Refers to an applicant who does not meet all the requirements for full admission into a VTI programme. Admission may be granted to students of provisional status needing one additional subject to meet the minimum matriculation requirements for VTI programmes. On applying the applicant must either be enrolled in a related program or registered for the next sitting of the CXC, GCE, O’Level or a relevant equivalent examination for the purpose of satisfying the basic matriculation requirement. Failure to gain the necessary passes within the year will result in the student’s withdrawal from the programme until matriculation requirements have been met and full admission status will not be attained.
- Mature Entry- The Mature Age Entry Scheme is an avenue for entry into the institute for applicants over the age of 25 years who would not normally qualify for admission in full or provisional status. Applicants instead would be granted admission based on four main areas: work experience, job responsibilities, technical qualifications, and competence. Applicants applying for mature entry will also be required to sit an English Language and/or Mathematics examination set by the institute. Applicants should provide the following documents along with a completed application form:
- Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
- Recommendation letter
Academic Programmes: Matriculation Requirements
Vector provides some of the most comprehensive educational programs seen anywhere in the field of Information Communication Technology. Whether degrees, diplomas or certificates, Vector Technology Institute give students the education and training they need to make themselves more marketable as we transform their education into careers.
Entry to Certificate programme:
- 3 C.X.C. subjects grades 1 to 3 (from1998), must include English Language and a numeric subject (Mathematics/Accounts).
- 3 G.C.E. O’ Level subjects to grade C level
- 3 U.L.C.I. subjects to the pass level
- 3 City & Guilds to the pass level
Entry to Diploma programme:
- 4 C.X.C. subjects grades 1 to 3 (from1998), must include English Language and a numeric subject (Mathematics/Accounts).
- 4 G.C.E. O’ Level subjects to grade C level
- 4 U.L.C.I. subjects to the pass level
- 4 City & Guilds to the pass level
Entry to Associate programme:
- 5 C.X.C. subjects grades 1 to 3 (from1998), must include English Language and a numeric subject (Mathematics/Accounts).
- 5 G.C.E. O’ Level subjects to grade C level
- 5 U.L.C.I. subjects to the pass level
- 5 City & Guilds to the pass level
Entry into Bachelor programme:
- 5 C.X.C. subjects grades 1 to 3 (from1998), must include English Language and a numeric subject (Mathematics/Accounts).
- 5 G.C.E. O’ Level subjects to grade C level
- 5 U.L.C.I. subjects to the pass level
- 5 City & Guilds to the pass level
Entry for International Applicants
For admission, international students will be assessed by the University Council of Jamaica for the matriculation into Vector programmes.
Professional Development Courses
A professional course is a course that leads to certification from a professional body. Students admitted into Vector Professional Development Courses are not required to meet the strict standards for matriculation into the academic programmes; however, all students are expected to display a high level of interest and professional attitude.
It is important that the applicant displays the desire to succeed, a willingness to make those sacrifices necessary to successfully complete the programme of study and a commitment to adhere to the Institution’s rules and expectations. Each applicant is expected to spend additional time outside of class hours studying, completing assignments, and doing research.
General Registration Process
Students must fill out an application form. Application forms are available to be downloaded from the Vector Website, or through collection at the institutes head office. Late application forms for courses will be accepted two weeks after first closing off date. After these two weeks no more application forms will be collected for that programme.
Two Options are available:
Option A: Apply at main office
1. Form collected at head Office
2. Relevant documents collected and brought in to head office with completed file
3. No application form will be collected without relevant documentation
Option B: Download the Application Form
1. Download application form from Vector Technology Institute website at
www.vti.edu.jm.
2. After downloading, simply complete the form
3. Mail to the Assistant Registrar or Registrar of the campus or come in person and drop off form along with relevant documents.
Application forms are processed by the Registrar Department, and students are informed of the interview time and dates if necessary. Applicants should submit the following documents:
Day:
a) A photocopy of the Academic Qualifications must be submitted along with originals
b) Original Academic Qualification must be submitted with application form
c) One (1) passport size photograph
d) Copy of Birth Certificate
N.B. Grade Slips are accepted only in cases where the certificates are not yet available.
Marriage Certificate/Deed Poll (whichever is applicable) if present name is different from that on documents.
Evening:
a) Proof of Academic Qualification
b) Original Academic Qualification (for verification)
c) One (1) passport size photograph
d) Drivers License/National Id
N.B. Grade Slips are accepted only in cases where the certificates are not yet available.
Marriage Certificate/Deed Poll (whichever is applicable) if present name is different from that on documents.
Mature Entrants:
a) Proof of Academic Qualification (any available, for example certificates from courses done)
b) Original Academic Qualification (for verification)
c) One (1) passport size photograph
d) Drivers License/National Id
e) Recommendation Letter
f) Curriculum Vitae
N.B. Grade Slips are accepted only in cases where the certificates are not yet available.
Marriage Certificate/Deed Poll (whichever is applicable) if present name is different from that on documents.
N.B. Complete the form legibly and accurately. The institute will not process forms that are incomplete or where accompanying certificates and documents have been tampered with or altered.
Once the application procedure has been successfully completed, students who have been offered a place at the institution will collect their letters of acceptance and payment plan sheet from the Admissions Department. They will then select a payment plan option and sign a payment plan form.
All fees must be paid in full (according to payment option selected) before registration can be completed. Fees can be paid at Vector Technology Institute Head office, located at 35A Eastwood Park Road, or at any other financial institution or agency as specified by the Institute.
Cancellation Policy
A student may withdraw from the program or a particular module; however, all such cancellations are subjected to the following penalty:
- Cancellations made ten or more working days before the commencement date of the programme or module will attract a penalty of 5% of course fee.
- Cancellations made between four to ten working days before the commencement date of the program or module will attract a penalty of 10% of course fee.
- Cancellations made less than four working days before the commencement date of the program or module will attract a penalty of 20% of course fee.
- Once the program or module commences, the student is liable for the full cost of the programme.
Fees/ Payment Plans
Fees are set on an annual basis for each programme. Several payment plans are available to facilitate flexible payment dates over a six month period. A payment plan application form (PPAF) must be completed and approval obtained by the Bursar before applicant may begin classes.
In exceptional cases the terms of payment may differ, however all must ensure that the PPAF is adhered to as it may affect future applications.
Refunds
Fees are refundable subject to the cancellation policy. However, once a student has started attending classes, he/she will be liable for the full cost of the course/ programme.