05.01.2016 Ankara
In accordance with the work underway by the Ministry of Labor, 40 fields of occupation will require occupational proficiency certificates. This practice will enter into effect on May 25th, 2016. The system will be implemented for hazardous occupations without bringing additional costs to employers and employees. All examination costs will be compensated by the government.
Established through the efforts of TOBB, MEYBEM has also acquired
authorization for examination and certification. TOBB President M. Rifat
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the goal is to minimize occupational mishaps and
increase the qualifications of employees.
Founded by TOBB to provide examination and certification services for
occupational proficiency in the fields of hazardous and very hazardous
occupations, Occupational Proficiency and Examination Centers (MEYBEM) have
received authorization from the Occupational Proficiency Council (MYK) to
provide said services in 12 fields of occupation.
In a statement regarding the matter, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu
reported that the UMEM Ability’10 Project has been providing occupational
training to those without a vocation since 2010. He stated that following the
success of this project they’ve also taken on a new initiative in regards to
occupational proficiency. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We’ve founded MEYBEM Occupational
Proficiency and Examination Centers. MEYBEM provides examination and
certification services for occupational proficiency in 12 fields of hazardous
and very hazardous occupations including construction, elevators and metals.
Accredited by TÜRKAK on November 5th, MEYBEM has received
authorization for examination and certification from the Occupational Proficiency
Council December 28th, 2015.”
-40 fields of occupation will
require occupational proficiency certificates
Stating that they are aiming to provide certification services on all
fields of occupation which has mandatory certification for the business
community, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that 40 fields of occupation will require
occupational proficiency certificates initially. Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that
the 1 year transitional period will be over on May 25th, 2016, and
that afterwards individuals without occupational proficiency certificates will
not be able to work in said fields.
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “All examination costs will be compensated by the
government. The system will be implemented for hazardous occupations without
bringing additional costs to employers and employees. We are aiming to provide
certification services on all fields of occupation which has mandatory
certification for the business community. The goal is to minimize occupational
mishaps and increase the qualifications of employees. We will be promoting the
system extensively in the months to come and raise awareness to it via our
chambers and exchanges in 81 provinces.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that the first examination was conducted to
certify construction scaffolding workers.
- How to apply to MEYBEM
Applications will be made to MEYBEM located in TOBB’s Ankara Twin Towers
via www.meybem.com.tr, individually or as
an institution. MEYBEM Co. Inc. will provide examination and certification in
the following fields: Elevator Maintenance and Repair Level 3, Elevator
Maintenance and Repair Level 4, Wood Mold Level 3, Barbender Level 3, Concrete
Worker Level 3, Waller Level 3, Scaffolding Setup Personnel Level 3, Plasterer
Level 3, CNC Programmer Level 4, CNC Programmer Level 5, Metal Sheet Worker
Level 3, Metal Sheet Worker Level 4.