Published 12 June 2026
Buckie Got It,
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
CWIT’s GENERAL CONSTRUCTION STUDIES STUDENTS AIM FOR NVQ – LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, June 12, 2026: Students engaging in studies under the General
Construction syllabus at the Christopher-Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT) got an
opportunity to apply classroom theory to employ a true-to-life solution as they were tasked with
managing the pouring of concrete to complete one of three physical aesthetic enhancements of
the institution.
CWIT’s Director, Mr. Eston Williams shared.
“Behind me is one of three projects that we have started to give the General Construction group
an opportunity to work on real construction projects. The infrastructure behind me is called a
planter. Through this project, our trainees are given the opportunity to gain experience in the
construction field. At the same time, we are looking for this project to improve the physical
appearance of the institution. Thus far. our trainees have been doing well and we look forward to
the completion of this project.”
Boris Connor, temporary instructor for the course, explained that the major aim of the project is
to offer the students practical learning skills as well as to ensure that they graduate the institution
as nationally certified construction workers.
“The trainees are receiving firsthand training as this is not a theoretical programme. We at CWIT
want to ensure that they develop their practical skills in construction. We will be pouring
concrete today, laying our first row of blocks, which will be repeated until the planter is
completed. We are hoping to get the trainees certified at the level 2 in General Construction at
the NVQ standard. We are also hoping that this planter will meet all of the requirements. This is
the third practical project that we are engaged in on the premises. We have completed a retaining wall at the back of the property, as well as a small guard hut at the facility’s back gate. These projects are intended to help our students become certified at the NVQ level.” CWIT continues to commit itself to delivering expert vocational training to students.
