Department of Workforce Development

National Occupational Certification

National certification programs in Bermuda ensure vocational professionals meet national standards for proficiency, competence, and safety. The National Certification and Apprenticeship Board (NCAB) oversees this certification to improve workforce quality. Established under the National Occupational Certification Act 2004, the NCAB enforces compulsory certification for designated trades. Initially, welders, electricians, and automotive service technicians were required to be certified by December 31, 2009. Landscape gardeners were added in 2014, with certification required by September 30, 2015. Occupational Advisory Committees, made up of industry experts, set standards for each certified trade. A nationally certified workforce adds credibility to all sectors and industries.

National Certification & Apprenticeship Board

Chairman - Mr. Zane DeSilva JP, MP
Mr. Denton Williams
Mr. Gaven Black
Mr. Ian Milne
Mr. James Welch Jr.
Mr. Kavin Pilgrim
Mr. Leslie Grant
Mr. Martin Brown
Mr. Robin Gray
Mr. Tara Timmins
Mr. Vance Hollis
Mr. Warren Moulaison
Ex-Officio - Chief Immigration Officer
Ex-Officio - Department of Employee & Organization Development
Ex-Officio - Ministry of Economy and Labour
Ex-Officio - Ministry of Education
Ex-Officio - Ministry of Finance
Ex-Officio - Ministry of Works

Certified Trades People

The persons listed as Nationally Certified Welders, Electricians, Automotive Technicians or Landscape Gardeners have completed the requirements and achieved the standards established by the NCAB. They have been listed in “Official Gazette” and are entitled to use the title of “Nationally Certified”. National Occupational Certification (NOC) is for a period of five (5) years for Electricians, Automotive Technicians and Landscape Gardeners. Welders NOC is for a period of two (2) years. The Regulations for the four designated occupations outline the requisite skills and knowledge that individuals must possess. Find further details about the four Regulations listed below are on www.bermudalaws.bm.

Bermuda National Occupational Certification Registration/Application Requirements:

Complete Registration Application Form
Certified copy of Passport
Certified copy of Work Permit (if applicable)
Spousal Letter (if applicable)
Resume
Qualifications/certificates (if applicable)
A reference from the current supervisor (validate current job description and experience)
$265.00 registration fee (paid to Accountant General after documents are vetted)

Non-Traditional Pathway to Certification

Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) is a process that helps adults to demonstrate and obtain recognition for learning that they acquire outside of formal education settings. PLAR focuses on what adults know and can do. This is an alternative pathway to NOC.

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National Occupational Certification

National Certification & Apprenticeship Board

Certified Trades People

Bermuda National Occupational Certification Registration/Application Requirements:

Non-Traditional Pathway to Certification

National Occupational Certification Public Registry

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National Occupational Certification

National Certification & Apprenticeship Board

Certified Trades People

Bermuda National Occupational Certification Registration/Application Requirements:

Non-Traditional Pathway to Certification

National Occupational Certification Public Registry

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to enhance the economic stability
and prosperity of a community