NTB

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:

• A satisfied customer who can now rely on quality work and services;
• A Bermudian workforce who can consistently produce a high quality of work and service;
• More jobs to Bermudians and less dependence on work permit holders;
• Greater public safety;
• Greater safety amongst workers;
• A motivated and highly skilled workforce;
• Increased worker productivity; and
• Increased economic progress in Bermuda.

National Certification application form

Recognition of Prior Learning Application form

For further questions please visit our “FAQs” page under “National Certification”.