Employer's Application for Approval to employ/host Apprenticeship and/or Traineeship

Employer's Application for Approval to employ/host Apprenticeship and/or Traineeship

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Employer Information
Application Notice

To be eligible to apply to be an Approved Employer, Applicant Employers must first be lawfully constituted and operating in the islands of Bermuda.
The name of your business?
Primary business contact

First NameLast Name
Post of the primary contact?
Primary contact E-mail address
example@example.com
What is the business structure?
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityParish

Postal Code
Primary Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Proof of Business Registration and Regulatory Compliance

Please upload a current certificate of Business Registration and licenses where applicable, Regulatory Compliance (most recent Payroll Tax and Social Insurance statements), and other relevant operating certificates.
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The Applicant Employer is required to maintain a safe and healthy place of employment in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1982 and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009, including a written safety and health policy where required, and shall provide each apprentice or trainee with the induction, instruction, training, protective equipment and supervision necessary for their safety and wellbeing at work. The Applicant Employer shall maintain, and will keep in force throughout any contract of apprenticeship or training, health insurance providing not less than the standard health benefit under the Health Insurance Act 1970, cover for its liability under the Workers' Compensation Act 1965, and any other insurance required by law for its operations, and it shall notify the Training Section promptly of any material change to these arrangements.
Proof of Compliance with Health & Safety Requirements

Please upload documentation demonstrating your organization's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This may include current Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies and/or workplace safety policy.
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Proof of Employer Insurance

Please upload copies of your current insurance documentation demonstrating that your employees are adequately covered. (These documents are required to verify that your organization maintains the appropriate insurance coverage to participate in the Apprenticeship Programme.) Ensure all documents are current and show clearly the employer's name and policy effective dates. These shall be Employee Health Insurance valid for coverage of employees and Workers' Compensation Insurance.
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Apprenticeship / Traineeship Interest
Choosing the Right Programme

The Department of Workforce Development offers both Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to support workforce development and help employers build a skilled workforce. While both programmes provide structured, employment-based learning, they differ in duration, purpose, and expected outcomes.

Apprenticeship Programme

An Apprenticeship is a structured, employment-based training programme that combines supervised workplace learning with formal technical education, enabling an individual to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to become qualified in a designated occupation.

In accordance with the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board Act 1997, an apprenticeship contract is for a period of not less than four (4) years, unless otherwise approved by the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board (NCAB).

Under the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board Act 1997, the NCAB is responsible for, among other things:
- Approving employers to participate in the Apprenticeship Programme,
  Registering apprenticeship contracts, and
- Ensuring employers provide appropriate supervision, mentoring, and structured training in accordance with approved training schemes and the requirements of the Act and Regulations
An apprenticeship is most appropriate for employers seeking to develop individuals into fully competent, skilled professionals within a designated trade or occupation through a long-term commitment to workplace training and technical education.

Traineeship Programme

A Traineeship is a structured, employment-based training programme designed to provide individuals with practical workplace experience and foundational occupational skills while addressing current industry workforce needs.

A Traineeship contract is established for a period of no more than three (3) years and focuses on developing an individual's practical skills, workplace competencies, and employability through supervised, on-the-job training.

A traineeship is most appropriate for employers who wish to:
- Develop entry-level talent,
- Provide practical workplace experience,
- Address immediate or emerging workforce skill needs, and
- Prepare individuals for forward career progression and/or continuing employment.
In which apprenticeship or traineeship areas can your business provide opportunities?
If "OTHER" Please state area of apprenticeship.
Important Notice

To be eligible for approval under the Department of Workforce Development's Apprenticeship or Traineeship Programme, the proposed candidate must be a bona fide employee of the applicant employer.

Approval will only be granted once the candidate has been formally employed by the company and all required employment documentation have been completed. Applicant Employers submitting for individuals who are not employed or who have not yet commenced employment will not be approved until employment agreements are signed and submitted.
Does your organization have the capacity to provide on-the-job training and mentorship?
Supervisor Information
How many certified supervisors does your organization have who are available to support apprentices?
Please provide the details of each certified supervisor.
Supervisor CV and Certification

A Certified Supervisor is a qualified and experienced practitioner in the relevant occupation who has been approved by the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board to oversee an apprentice’s or trainee’s day-to-day practical training. The Certified Supervisor directs and monitors the apprentice’s work, gives the lawful instructions the apprentice is required to follow, meets with the apprentice regularly to review progress against the training scheme, and verifies and signs the apprentice’s record book.
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Training Plan
A training plan is the individualised schedule showing how a specific apprentice or trainee will be trained, in a specific workplace, to reach the standard required for the occupation.

It demonstrates that the establishment offers reasonable opportunities for proper training and that the employer can deliver all the practical and theoretical requirements of the applicable training scheme. It also shows that progression from basic to advanced competencies is structured and can be measured.

It should contain:
- the occupation and the applicable training scheme,
- practical training by year, with hours and competency areas,
- theoretical courses, the provider, and release arrangements,
- the required proficiency tests and examinations,
- the approved supervisor, and
- how progress will be recorded (record book and annual return).
The training plan is required to assess your organization's ability to provide a structured and meaningful learning experience that supports the apprentice's successful completion of the programme.
Please upload draft training plan

Upload draft training plan.
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Current Engagement
Do you currently have any apprentices or trainees within your business?
If yes, are your current apprentices/trainees registered with the Department of Workforce Development?
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Employer's Application for Approval to employ/host Apprenticeship and/or Traineeship

Employer Information

Application Notice

Apprenticeship / Traineeship Interest

Supervisor Information

Training Plan

Current Engagement