How to apply:

1. You should contact theMinistry of Labour and Home Affairs, Directorate of Apprenticeship and Industrial Training department orRegional labour officer near youfor more information on how to file the application.
2. Accurately fill in the application form, which can be obtained from the above offices or click the link below to download.
   • (Madirelo Training and Testing Centre Medical Certificate Form) Form
   • (Apprenticeship Training Form) Form
3. Submit the completed form along with the required supporting documentation (as listed below)for verification and processingin person or by post from January 3rd to March 31ft of every year.
4. If theDirectorate issatisfied that you have complied with the all conditions as set for the application you will be notified in a month and you can begin your training.

• One certified copy of National ID (Omang).
• Three copies of the contract of apprenticeship in order for government to assist with placement and monitoring of the whole apprenticeship.
• Certificates, if applicable, to show prior learning and training.

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs:
Directorate of Apprenticeship and Industrial Training
Plot 18006, Machel Drive
Private Bag 00267
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3609100
Fax. (+267) 00267/3956314
Email. mttc@gov.bw
Regional labour officer’s contact Form.
Opening hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

All citizens who meet the following criteria qualify for the service:

• Above 16 years old.
• Certified medically fit.
• Interested in pursuing a career in vocational courses.
• businesses which meet a certain criteria ( check the list with the department)

• There are no costs associated with this service.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form for Medical Certificate:Forms
  
• Application form:Forms

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• This service takes one month to complete.

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• The medical form must be completed by the medical practitioner at the hospital
• The Apprenticeship Contract is an agreement that binds the employer (company) and the applicant (trainee) on issues pertaining to how the training must be implemented.
• The training placement is done by the government and the government acts as an intermediary between the two parties.
• Applicants apply and are posted for apprenticeship in companies.

• Name of the applicant
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Academic qualifications
• Trade qualifications
• Postal Address ,email ,telephone, cell
• Employer/Sponsoring company detail
• Declaration of the applicant

• The Apprenticeship Contract is an agreement that binds the employer (company) and the applicant (trainee) on issues pertaining to how the training must be implemented.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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