Professional certificate – get an increased annual salary and more in pension

A trade certificate is proof that you have the necessary competence and skills required in the profession. At the same time, you receive an increased annual salary, which gives you more in pension when that day comes. As a bus driver, you can receive an increased basic salary of NOK 27,000 per year (full-time position), before overtime and other supplements are included. Note: You are not guaranteed a trade certificate supplement if you work in a company without a collective agreement.

If you have 4-5 years of work experience, you can get a certificate through the internship candidate scheme.

We understand that there can be a lot to think about when preparing for the professional exam. That's why we at the Norwegian Professional Traffic Association have brought in the best guides who have been through it before - or are in the process of taking the professional certificate. Shop stewards all over the country are now ready to help you on the road to the professional certificate.

Our goal is to make the path to a vocational certificate as simple as possible, so that you are on track and feel confident that you already have the knowledge.

As a freight driver, trainee candidates from 2023 must have both a forklift driver's license and an ADR certificate to take the professional exam.

5 reasons to get a vocational certificate

• You can earn up to 27,000 NOK more per year, before overtime and other allowances are included.
• Many who take a vocational certificate find that they learn a lot along the way and become more confident in their profession.
• An industry where many people have trade certificates helps increase the status and reputation of those who work there.
• As a member of YTF, you will be covered for up to 10,500 NOK in connection with a trade certificate (applies to those who do not have the costs covered by the company through a collective agreement).
• In YTF you will receive assistance along the way and will be assigned a guide if you wish.