Industry Assessment Process
In order to complete the process of Certification for Electricians, all applicants will have had to fulfill the requirements as detailed by the National Training Board. These steps include the following;
Items to be vetted by Training Officer;
The following criteria is to be checked and verified by the Standard and Enforcement officer prior to file being forwarded over to the Industry Assessment Panel (IAP)/Electrical Occupational Advisory Committee (EOAC).
Once this has been completed, the applicant will be contacted to sit in front of the IAP. This process is deemed to detail the candidates continuing work experience in the electrical field. The timeframe for each IAP to review a candidate will be one (1) hour. This will be broken down as such;
The Industry Assessment Panel
Each panel will consist of three persons- one Chairman (who have completed the RPL course) and 2 others who have been signed off for Certification by the Minister. Each member of the IAP should be knowledgeable of the Certification process and have a good understanding of the National Certification Act as it relates to our industry.
Prior to each interview, each panel assessor is to review each applicants file for the following;
Standard and Enforcement officers summary
Once this has been done, the proposed candidate can be brought in for the interview process. In this process, the IAP is to start by ensuring the following is completed;
Questions to confirm applicant is proficient in are as follows;
Questions to confirm applicant has worked on are as follows;
Confirm license applicant is applying for-
Full License or Limited license
Full License - Applicant must show complete knowledge of the code and have 8 – 10 consecutive years of work experience. He should be able answer field related questions and show good knowledge of both theory and practical experience.
Applicant must have completed a minimum of 8,000 hours of electrical practical training/apprenticeship training. Further to this, another minimum 8,000 hours of field related experience in installing all phases of electrical work. Applicant must have worked on installing, constructing or maintaining any electrical system that is covered by the National Electric Code. Inclusive of high voltage (minimum of 480volts- above 400 amp, 3 phase service entrance equipment) and show competency in all areas.
Limited License - Applicant must show complete knowledge of the code. He should be able answer most field related questions and show knowledge of both theory and practical experience.
Applicant must have completed a minimum of 8,000 hours of electrical practical training/apprenticeship training. Further to this, another minimum 8,000 hours of field related experience in installing all phases of electrical work. Applicant shall;
(1) perform work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing, or maintaining any electrical system that is covered by the National Electrical Code in single family homes and multifamily units, including hotels and guest houses, where the primary occupancy of the building is considered residential and the maximum voltage received from a utility company is a 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 or 120/240 volts, 400amp single phase service, service entrance equipment.
(2) perform work for an electrical contractor installing the required panel boards and feeders for commercial tenant space in a multi-family/multi-use occupancies falling under subsection (1) above, where less than 50 percent of the first floor level is used for commercial tenant space, but not performing any tenant improvement for these spaces.
(3) not perform work in occupancies that fall under the scope of Article 517 of the National Electrical Code.
Once all questions have been asked and answered, the panel will dismiss the applicant and deliberate on the interview. Applicants may be asked to produce further documentation which may include;
Industry Assessment Panel (IAP) can recommend the following actions based off their interview;
3. Recommend for denial- a detailed description must accompany this process.
NOTE- In all interviews, a detailed description must accompany the decision of the panel;
Industry Assessment Panel (IAP) process will now be complete. Applicants file will be forwarded to the EOAC by the Standards and Enforcement Officer. The EOAC will make a formal recommendation to the Chairman of the OAC Board.
The National Occupational Certification was developed by an extensive liaison, consultations and consensus between multiple layers of Bermudian government, industry and stakeholders.
Occupational Advisory Committees (OAC) of the NTB, consisting entirely of industry representatives, advised the Board on matters of certification making it possible for the Board to approve the content and intent of the regulations surrounding the certification. Therefore, technical service companies, technical educators and industry trade associations have been directly involved in the national certification processes and the electrician, auto service technician and welder Occupation Advisory Committees will continue to advise the Board concerning apprenticeship training and national certification.
National certification under the National Occupational Certification Act 2004 recognizes that a candidate has met the standard required to work in a designated occupation.
The NTP national certification programme will ensure the following outcomes:
National Certification application form
Recognition of Prior Learning Application form
For further questions please visit our “FAQs” page under “National Certification”.
National Technical/ and Vocational Training Tuition Assistance Programme (NTVT): The NTVT tuition assistance award is increasing in demand by those in need of technical training and vocational education. Awards are given to help Bermudians acquire skills and qualifications important to the Island’s economy and progress. In order to facilitate applicants with immediate funding assistance needs and those seeking assistance for short-course programmes.
Technology Under this Programme, the NTB provides funding and advice to Bermudians pursuing job-entry technical and vocational skills and qualifications at local and overseas institutions in areas such as information technology. The National Technical and Vocational Training Tuition Assistance Programme enables applicants, who are not required to have completed the apprenticeship or traineeship programme, to pursue associates or bachelor’s degrees in a chosen technical and vocational occupation.
The NTVT awards are given for two years, but in exceptional circumstances, the National Training Board provides support for shorter periods at the request of employers. The awards cover the tuition portion of the programme for the duration of study. Funding is not provided for food, accommodation, books, medical insurance etc.
The principal benefit to the recipients of the assistance, from the National Training Board is the provision of funding for the duration of the training period. However, individuals are not contracted to any single employer and, on the successful completion of their courses, can seek employment in any area or with any employer in their chosen field of expertise.
For information about our application process, please visit the “Finance Training” page
| One of NTB’s key programmes is our expanding apprenticeship scheme, which benefits both individuals and businesses. Working with employers and the Bermuda College, we have arranged apprenticeship programmes in 14 high-demand occupational areas.
Under the Programmes, employers enter contractual arrangements with apprentices and trainees to provide training for a specific period, at the end of which, if successful, the apprentices or trainees are offered employment by the employer. Essentially, an employer provides employed apprentices and trainees contracts of employment and wages, whilst they train to become qualified technicians. Government may fund the formal training and learning at local or overseas accredited technical training institutions. Apprentices gain real world experience while they learn a skilled trade. They also learn the practical academic skills that support their trade. Successful apprentices also earn international certification. Better still, they earn a salary while they learn. Apprenticeships are available in these occupations:
In the future, apprenticeships may also be combined with the Associate of Applied Technology degree, offered by the Bermuda College. For further questions please visit our “FAQs” page under “Apprenticeship”. |
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The National Certification is a three phase process that comprises:
The National Certification was developed by an extensive liaison, consultations and concensus between multiple layers of Bermudian government, industry and stakeholders.
Occupational Advisory Committees (OAC) of the NTB, consisting entirely of industry representatives, advised the Board on matters of certification making it possible for the Board to approve the content and intent of the regulations surrounding the certification. Therefore, technical service companies, technical educators and industry associations have been directly involved in the national certification process.
What is National Certification?
A national certification is awarded to a tradesperson who has proven that they have acquired the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to ply their trade in a professional and satisfactory manner.
Why is the national certification necessary?
The trades are an important part of the Bermudian economy and as such, need to be held to the highest standard. The national certification will ensure that the Bermudian workforce have proven their ability to attain this standard and ensure safety and professionalism on the jobsite.
The initial grant of national certification was made to the serving OAC and a select/small group of practitioners deemed by the OAC to be competent in their craft. These practitioners were vetted and interviewed by the OAC before recommendations were made to the Board for the granting of national certification. This first group of applicants was successful and each person was granted national certification by the Minister. This allows the National Training Board to have a pool of nationally certified tradespersons available to serve as assessors at the OAC level and also on the ever evolving, ever changing Industry Assessment Panels (IAPs).
What are some benefits?
Certification will reduce the degree of risk of physical harm to a worker or other persons from the improper application of the materials and methodology of the occupation. It will result in increased productivity, customer satisfaction and ultimately, economic progress in
The National Occupational Certificate will result in increased worker mobility in the global workplace. The Bermuda national certification will an internationally recognized certification and accepted in other jurisdictions, just as, for example, the Canadian Red Seal and the
This phase is comprised of five parts.
If referred to the IAP, the applicant must meet with a Training and Assessment Officer in order to be informed about the assessment process and to receive direction on the proper preparation of a portfolio.
The Training and Assessment Officer will remain available to offer assistance to the applicant while he prepares the document and to answer any questions about any of the components of the national certification process moving forward.
Note: Training and Assessment Officer refers to the Executive Officer, Programme Manager, Standards and Enforcement Officer and the Training and Assessment Officers of the NTB.
The application at this stage is considered to be SUBSISTING. This means that the applicant can continue to work at their trade until national certification is granted.
The application can take one of two routes in this phase.
In other cases, the Standards and Enforcement Officer of the National Training Board will be charged with carrying out the verification process and making recommendation/reporting to the OAC.
This function may be carried out agencies in other jurisdictions that have the infrastructure and capacity to do so with relative ease. This could be done on a fee for service basis (eg. The Accreditation Council of
The IAP will be comprised of three assessors. Members of the IAP must have agreed to serve as assessors and must have also secured approval from their employers to sit on the IAP.
A Training and Assessment Officer will sit with the IAP when it meets to provide any technical assistance that may be required. He will also have oversight of the Panels activities. This will help to ensure that the actions and deliberations of the IAP remain unbiased and consistent
Once the applicant successfully passes the interview, submits an acceptable portfolio and completes any other form of assessment that the IAP may deem necessary (demonstration, simulation, course upgrade) etc, the IAP will make a recommendation to the OAC.
3. Certification Phase
During this phase:
National Certification is valid for a period of five years, after which time the applicant must subscribe to any additional recommendations, if any, that may be put into place by the OAC as a result of developments in the industry or that the OAC deems necessary for continued practice in the field.
National Certification can also be achieved via the apprenticeship route. The National Training Board is responsible for setting examinations at the end of each year of apprenticeship in addition to a certification examination at the end of the apprenticeship period. Successful completion of the yearly examinations will secure certificates of proficiency at the apprenticeship level, while successful completion of the certification examination will lead to the granting of national certification.
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