Apprenticeship Officer
| Reference Number: AD 13/26 |
Location(s): Narere Campus
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| Department: Apprenticeship & Trade Test |
Division/College: National Training & Productivity Centre |
| Job Openings: 1 |
Closing Date: 20/02/2026 |
Background:
The apprenticeship
officer will report to Manager Apprenticeship and Trade Test. The purpose of this
position is to operate effectively as part of a team of administrative
colleagues in order to provide executive assistance and administrative support
to the efficient operation of the Apprenticeship & National Trade Test
department.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Planning and
carrying out inspections of on the job training and ascertain the
performance of Apprentices.
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- Conduct inductions/
orientation for apprentices and employers on the apprenticeship training
scheme.
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- Inspecting employer
premises, training equipment’s/tools, training facilities, number of
skilled personals before recommending the issue of new permits to employ
new apprentices.
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- Process application
of apprentice’s contract for registration, verify that all documents are
received before commencing registration.
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- Preparing summary
and reports for each of the apprentices’ on job training, provide update
and recommendation to employers.
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- Counselling
apprentices for their non-performance, attitude/behaviour issues,
absenteeism, conduct, job rotation and safety.
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- Programming
apprentices to attend theory training.
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- Providing employers
apprentice attendances when attending theory training.
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- Providing employers
two weeks advance notice before carrying out inspections.
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- Preparing
apprentice’s investigation report for cases of contract termination/
reduction/ extension and providing recommendation to Manager -
Apprenticeship and National Trade Test.
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- Vet and process all
daily and residential grants for Method B employers including tool and
travel allowance.
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- Providing necessary
information to Finance in terms of tool and travel allowance.
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- Maintaining
administrative records including compiling, coding, updating, filing of
records including electronic documents management.
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- Maintaining all
personal files and records of apprentices and employers (hardcopy and
electronic).
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- Assisting in the
promotion and marketing of the Apprenticeship Scheme and provide
guidance and assistance to employers, apprentices and workplace
assessors on Competency Based Training.
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- Preparing and
maintaining all inspection reports, industry visit records of employers
and apprentices.
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- Analysis of facts
and figures for apprenticeship training and must be able to operate
computers including emails, electronic calendars and other computer
software’s.
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- Coordinates events
such as graduation and other office related office activities and
committee meetings.
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Carry out duties and
responsibilities with limited supervision, make decisions and establish work
priorities on essentially procedure-orientated operations.
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- At all times
maintain high integrity, conduct and professionalism.
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- To undertake any other duties/ special projects assigned by the
supervisor from time to time.
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Person Specification:
Essential:
- Served
as Craft Apprenticeship with 4 years post industry work experience or
Certificate IV/ Diploma with 7 years of post-industry work experience.
Specific Areas: Welding
and Fabrication, Fitter Machinist, Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing.
- Applicants also need to hold Certificate IV
in Training and Assessment or Higher Education Certificate in Teaching TVET
(FQF level 5) and TOTS 1 and 2.
Note: Applicants who do not hold this
qualification should be willing to upgrade.- Applicants must hold a valid driving license
(group 2).
- Applicants must have good command in both
writing and oral English and excellent computer skills with the ability to
create reports.
Desirable:
- Applicants
with extensive field work experience in the above specified areas.
Salary: FJD30,720 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation
To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:
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Name: Ms. Nau
Sereana Vuli |
Email: nau.vuli@fnu.ac.fj |
Application Details
All applications are to include:
• A letter
of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person
Specification more specifically the Essential and
Desirable criteria. This application letter will form
the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide
the application letter will result in
your application not being considered.
• A detailed CV with three referees full
contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses).
Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line
manager, former postgraduate supervisor).
• Copies of academic transcripts
and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements
of the advertised position.
All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online
job applications system which can be accessed at this address:
https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .
Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be
accepted.
Should
you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in
submitting the application online, please email the following:
1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries
regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you
have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has
not been successful.
FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.