Trade & Vocational Training Courses

Employability Skills

An essential component to getting a job is knowing how to be employable, so the Cayman Islands Government, along with Inspire Cayman Training, have developed an Employability Skills course which covers the following subjects: how to get and keep a job, communication, diversity in the workplace, teamwork, building strong relationships, managing stress and resolving conflict. Each student then takes a Career Fitter Personality Test to see what career would suit them best. Scholarships are offered for this course and Caymanians are actively encouraged to apply. Visit Inspire Cayman Training to learn more or book a space on the course.

Auto Repair & Maintenance

UCCI offers a one-year part-time auto repair Level 2 and Level 3 programme which uses the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) as the qualifying body, providing everything you need to know to become a qualified motor vehicle mechanic. Superior Auto also offers a training programme in the fundamentals of auto repair. Tel: (345) 949 9570 or email: sa@candw.ky.

Beauty & Massage Therapy Courses

Cayman Career Academy (CCA) is a local CIDESCO and EduQual-accredited beauty school that offers diplomas in Beauty Therapy and Beauty and Spa Management and certificate courses in Aesthetics, Body Therapy and Manual Facial. They also offer a diploma in Massage Therapy, as well as shorter award courses in waxing, manicures and pedicures, etc. CCA is open to anyone 16 and over. Through CIDESCO qualifications, students receive theoretical and practical training (blending learning) and obtain professional expertise, which will ensure they stand out to employers, not only locally but internationally. For those who may not qualify for a scholarship, payment plans are also available. Tel: (345) 936 2228 to book an interview or, for more information, see www.caymancareeracademy.ky.

Boat Training

Boat training can help boost employability, give companies formal safety qualifications and even lower boat insurance. For private/non-commercial boat owners, knowing how to operate a boat safely is critical, and can significantly lower your insurance costs.

Mark Tarsh/Spindrift Charters offers the IYT Small Power Boat Rib Master Course over two days after the e-learning has been completed. He also offers the IYT VHF Radio course and the MCA ICC 10m Power & PWC Coastal course. For anyone who wants to do the International Bareboat Skipper Sail or the MCA International Certificate of Competence 24m Sail/10m power courses then he will put you on a waiting list and do it when he has enough students who want to do it. For more information, call (345) 328 0432, email: info@spindriftcharters.com or visit www.spindriftcharters.com/iytboatingcourses.

Other companies that offer various boating courses include Go Pro Diving who offers the MTCI Small Powerboat Operation Level 1 course. For more information, call Ash McKnight on (345) 925 9092 or see their website www.goprocayman.com. Pro Yacht also offers a Small Powerboat and RIB Master course. This two-day certified course covers the basics of boat handling, operations and safety, which is perfect for families and children wanting to safely handle a boat. You must be 16 years of age or older. Call Tristan Skinner on (345) 945 4676 or email: tskinner@proyacht.ky.

Coding & Computer Technology

Enterprise Cayman, in conjunction with Cayman Enterprise City, places an emphasis on fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering participants not only with technical skills but also with the entrepreneurial mindset and networks needed to excel in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Their programmes feature a unique mentorship component, providing learners with invaluable guidance from industry experts. They offer training at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and provide a mix of live-online, self-paced, and in-person courses in code, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and more. Enterprise Cayman has partnered with Cisco Networking Academy, Oracle Academy, and Code Fellows to provide reputable curriculum and recognisable certifications. For more information, visit their website www.enterprisecayman.ky/tech-training or email: innovate@enterprisecayman.ky.

CompTIA Courses

UCCI offers a full-time Computer Technician Certificate that introduces students to the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, mobile devices, security and networking concepts, and the responsibility of an IT professional. The latest curriculum includes mobile devices and Linux, as well as expanded information about Microsoft Windows operating systems, security, networking and troubleshooting. Inspire Cayman Training also offers nine CompTIA courses including IT Fundamentals, the A+ and A+ Network certifications, the Securities certification, Cloud Essentials and the Cybersecurity CASP+ and CySA+ certifications.

Construction Trades

The Public Works Department runs the Construction Trades Training Centre (CTTC) where successful candidates take a 52-week training course with an apprenticeship which leads to a City & Guilds certification in different aspects of the construction trade. These include plumbing, masonry, A/C refrigeration, electrical installation, welding, carpentry, plumbing and Advanced Construction Management. Students must be Caymanian and aged 16-29. Call (345) 949 2547 or email: pwdadmin@gov.ky for more information. UCCI also offers TVET courses in construction trades.

Craft Skills

The NCCER Core Curriculum Introductory to Craft Skills encompasses 160 hours of material handling, rigging, power tools, hand tools, construction maths and construction site safety. The course costs CI$3,500 and can be done through Inspire Cayman Training. See Inspire Cayman Training for more information. Once completed, other courses can be taken.

Dive Instructor Training

If you are looking to make scuba diving your career, then you will have to become a PADI Dive Master before you can take the PADI Dive Instructor training course. Go Pro Diving offers all levels of dive training up to Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) and they regularly work with the Fire Department, UCCI and CIFEC. For more information, call Ash McKnight on (345) 925 9092 or visit their website www.goprocayman.com.

Fire Service

Firefighting is an extremely physical career path. To join the Cayman Islands Fire Service, you must be over 18 years of age, be able to regularly lift 20-30lbs, and occasionally lift up to 165lbs. You must also be physically fit, be able to swim, have a clean police record, have no fear of heights and show no signs of claustrophobia. Applications are welcomed from both men and women. All officers must complete a Trainee Firefighter course, which is a comprehensive course that covers all areas that the Service is responsible for. This includes the Domestic Division (which deals with structure and motor vehicle fires) and the Aerodrome Division (which deals with aeronautical/aircraft rescue and firefighting, etc.) Completion of this comprehensive course will give you an internationally recognised certification in Aeronautical Firefighting. The Fire Service also offers internships, which can be a great way to get involved with the Service early on. For more information, visit www.cifs.gov.ky or call (345) 949 2276.

Hospitality & Culinary

UCCI offers an Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management, as well as a Hospitality & Tourism Certificate and various different short courses (14 weeks) in different cooking techniques and disciplines.

Occupational Safety & Health

Risk Consultancy Cayman Ltd. (RCC) offers a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health training programme in rigging and lifting procedures for crane operations, fall protection training, scaffold building, forklift operator training, hazardous material handling, fire warden training and PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) training. It also offers a full risk management consultancy service for the construction industry. Call Julius Jacky on (345) 326 1007 or email: julius.jacky@rcs.ky for more information. Inspire Cayman Training, through BIS Safety Software, also offers Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) courses. They have 2,000 health and safety courses which can be done through online training.

Online Courses

Inspire Cayman Training offers over 12,000 online courses which can be taken in your own time, wherever you have a computer, and the courses are accredited. See Inspire Cayman Training. Scholarships are available through the Ministry of Education and WORC.

Personal Trainer Certification Courses

Fitness Connection located in South Sound, runs ongoing ISCA programmes in kick boxing, personal training and Mat Pilates, AEA (Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification), as well as SAI swimming instructor training courses. The instructor/owner, Laura Ribbins, has been an international training specialist for over 30 years.

Police Service

Applicants for the position of Recruit Constable in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) should be Caymanian (as defined under the Cayman Islands Immigration Act) or Permanent Resident (with the right to work without restrictions), be between the ages of 18 and 40 years old, hold a minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution with a minimum of five CXC passes or equivalent, two of which should be in English and mathematics, be computer literate, have a clean driving licence and criminal record, and be in good health and physical condition. Shortlisted applicants will undergo a comprehensive recruitment and selection process. This includes a complete background check and vetting, an entrance exam focusing on the subjects of maths and English, a physical fitness test (specifically the 5.4 bleep test), a structured formal interview, a medical examination, and if successful in all the preceding stages, then a formal offer to join The Service is made. Prospects who accept the offer to join RCIPS will undergo 17-22 consecutive weeks of initial training. Upon completion of this training, they will graduate before being officially deployed under the guidance of a tutor.

Following graduation, Recruit Constables will embark on a two-year probationary period. Throughout this duration, they will engage in continuous training and development, gaining exposure to various units including Community Policing, Traffic, Drugs and Serious Crime, Criminal Investigations, Financial Crimes, Firearms Response, Air Operations, Security Intelligence Unit, and the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. This period also provides opportunities for Recruit Constables to interact with senior officers and explore areas where they exhibit a natural inclination. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, Recruit Constables will then culminate in their formal designation as Police Constables.

For more information, please visit the RCIPS website at www.rcips.ky. You can also find them on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn or email the RCIPS Human Resources Unit at RCIPSRecruitment@rcips.ky. To apply to an open recruitment, visit the Cayman Islands Government website at www.career.gov.ky — recruitment season varies from year to year.

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Those wanting to qualify as a primary school teacher can take the required PGCE course at UCCI. It is an intensive 15-month programme for bachelor’s degree holders and the course focuses on teaching and learning methodologies designed to enhance teaching skills at the primary level. Courses in Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies include practical experience affording candidates the opportunity to connect theory and practice in the classroom. Candidates will develop the technological and professional skills required to foster positive development and learning in children.

Prison Service

To join H M Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS), the requirements are as follows: you must be 18 or over, have three high school pass grades (including maths and English), and a clear criminal record. The recruitment process involves three stages. First, a written exam, then a fitness assessment and finally, an in-person interview. If successful, you will begin a 9-11 week training course comprised of classroom work and field-based training that will lead to a six month probationary contract followed by an open contract (for Caymanians) and a two-year contract (for non-Caymanians). Tel: (345) 640 3000 or email: prisoncareers@gov.ky.

Technology Courses

Inspire Cayman Training (ICT) offers NCCER certified courses in craft professions (Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical and Construction Craft Labourer). Partnering with Caribbean Utilities Company, courses are taught at Grade 8 standard. ICT provides portable credentials to all trainees and these credentials are tracked through NCCER’s Registry System, which allows all organisations to track the qualifications of their craft professionals and/or check the qualifications of new hires. Trainees must achieve a passing score of 70% or greater on the module test and performance profile to earn certification. For more information, visit Inspire Cayman Training.

UCCI

UCCI's TVET courses and vocational certificate programmes are designed to provide career and vocational qualifications to a diverse group of learners, including post-high school students, industry workers, and individuals seeking alternative educational pathways. Some are offered full-time and others part-time in the evening for working professionals.

TVET courses at UCCI include:

• Social Work Certificate
• Early Childhood Education Diploma
• Electro-Technology Level 2 Diploma
• Hospitality and Tourism Level 2 Diploma
• Computer Technician Level 2 Diploma
• General Business Studies Level 2 Diploma
• General Accounting Certificate
• The Cayman Islands Banking Certificate
• Construction Technology Level 2 Diploma
• Digital Certificate
• Electrical Installation - Level 1 & Level 2
• Plumbing Application - Level 1 & Level 2
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Level 1 & 2
• Construction Technology - Level 1
• Auto Repairs & Maintenance -Level 2 & Level 3

In addition to TVET Certification, UCCI offers a wide variety of stand-alone short and hobby courses, delivered over 7-14 weeks each semester. These courses are designed to cater to individuals of all ages and skill levels, providing both personal enrichment and professional development opportunities:

Cake Decorating: Master the art of cake design and decoration.

Conversational Spanish: Improve your Spanish speaking abilities for everyday communication.

English as a Second Language: Enhance your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Real Estate: Learn the fundamentals of real estate sales and property management.

QuickBooks: Acquire skills in using QuickBooks for accounting and financial management.