CARICOM has set out specific criteria for who would be able to qualify for a Certificate of Recognition of CARICOM Skills Qualification.

University Graduates

* Graduates of the University of the West Indies, the University of Guyana and the University of Suriname.

* Graduates from other recognised institutions within the Region

* Graduates from institutions outside the Region

Media Workers

* Media managers and administrators

* Editors and sub-editors

* Reporters, producers, announcers and broadcasters

* Camera operators, sound engineering and video technicians, production workers (in the print and electronic media, etc.), graphic artists, cartoonists and photographers

* Other related personnel whose functions are not classified above

Sportspersons

Professional Athletes:

* Athletes who registered or are in the process of registering themselves as professional or semi-professional

Coaches:

* Qualifications at a specified level obtained from an international association or regional and international institution as approved by the regional federation for the specific sport.

* Minimum period of practice and experience at a specified level of the sport

* Affiliation to the respective Sport Federation

The specific professional standards for cricket, football and athletic coaches as proposed by the Regional Associations are:

1. Cricket Coaches:

* WICB Senior Coaching Certificate

* Must have been attached to or involved in coaching at the territorial level (i.e., under-15, under-19, etc) within three years prior to application

* Affiliation to the [respective] National Cricket Association.

2. Football Coaches:

* Diplomas from reputable institutions

* Practicing within 18 months prior to application

* Affiliation to the [respective] National Football Association.

3. Track and Field Coaches:

* IAAFCES Level II Coaching Certificate in sprints and hurdles; middle and long-distance running; throws and jumps

* A Diploma in Coaching from reputable institution

* Practical experience within 24 months prior to application

* Affiliation to National Athletic Association.

Artistes and Musicians

1. Artistes (visual, plastic, performing, literary, folk, carnival):

* Impact in area of activity at community or national level.

* Record of awards from professional or national body

* Record of employment in the respective field

2. Technician (stage managers, road managers, light/sound operators etc.):

* Impact in area of activity at national level

* Track record in specified area

* Evidence of special training in the specific field

3. Support Staff (road crew etc.)

* Attachment to artistes/musicians

4. Arts Educator who is a Non-University Graduate:

* Qualifications suitable to the level of operation within the education system