Over 60 Students Receive Technical Certifications

Last week Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson presented over sixty Berkeley Institute students with technical certifications during the school’s annual “Technical Showcase” on May 27th.

The majority of students received their National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certificates, transcripts and wallet cards, which they can use locally and internationally as stepping stones. NCCER is an accrediting body for the Construction industry.

This morning [June 1] Minister Wilson spoke about the technical certifications in the Senate, saying “While Bermuda does not have a technical school, I trust that as a result of the recent achievements of the many students at the Berkeley Institute that it is clear that high quality technical education is being delivered via the senior secondary schools at a level that is preparing students for industry.”

The full statement follows below:

Madam President, I am delighted to share with Honourable Members today how pleased I was to present the Berkeley Institute students with technical certifications last week.

Over 60 students were presented with certifications during the school’s annual “Technical Showcase” on May 27th.

The majority of these students received their National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certificates, transcripts and wallet cards. Students who have earned these industry credentials are able to use them locally and internationally as stepping stones in whatever careers they intend to pursue.

Madam President, it should be noted that the certification programmes are also delivered at Cedarbridge Academy and the Bermuda College.

The NCCER is an accrediting body for the Construction industry.

The National Training Board in partnership with the Bermuda Construction Association provides the opportunity for the curriculum to be taught in the local school system. This accreditation process assures that students and vocational professionals receive quality training based on uniform standards and criteria. The curriculum is:

• competency based with measurable objectives;
• developed by industry experts and educators;
• modular in format to allow flexibility and custom task training;
• compliant with Apprenticeship bodies within the US; and
• portable with industry recognized credentials.

Generally, individuals will go on to learning additional skills by entering an Apprenticeship Program.

Madam President, while Bermuda does not have a technical school, I trust that as a result of the recent achievements of the many students at the Berkeley Institute that it is clear that high quality technical education is being delivered via the senior secondary schools at a level that is preparing students for industry.

Madam President, education and certification are key components of the overall workforce development initiative.

Thank you Madam President.

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