This article looks at an integral part of being an Artisan who operates in one of the trades. We will briefly explain what Trade Test means and what they consist of.
Trade Test 101
Let’s start off with the basics and lay the foundation, shall we?
What is a Trade Test? This is a final integrated summative assessment for an artisan qualification for a particular listed trade. There are accredited centers and registered bodies that facilitate, conduct, and moderate these tests.
At Qualitas Training, we are an accredited Training and Trade Test Center, and we also prioritize the preparation and readiness that our learners should have for these tests so that they are able to have and understand the importance of having an end goal. The burning question we instill in your mind is: “What do I want to achieve at the end of this learning program?” This is where our preparation comes in through the ARPL Assessment which will give the learner and the assessor an idea of just how ready the candidate is for the trade test as it gives a clear indication of just how much the learner knows and what they need to still learn.
There is the Trade Test, and then there is the Qualitas Training Trade Test. We regard it as the last assessment that is one step away from you being a qualified Artisan. We allow up to 4 attempts at this assessment, but we are elated to express that we seldom see a third attempt on them here.
For more on Trade Tests, our website has the full scope. What you should have confidence in, is that Qualitas Training Trade Tests will always produce South Africa’s finest artisans, thoroughly and with top-tier quality.
The Training Trades we offer
We prune and groom South Africa’s finest Artisans through training courses for 5 different trades. These trades that we offer are Welding Trade, Electrician Trade Diesel Mechanics Trade, Motor Mechanics Trade, and Auto Electricians Trade.
With each of these trades, our training programs are thorough and they are curated to be inclusive of theoretical and practical training and tasks.
How our services are all aligned
Our services are meant to help candidates who are trained and untrained fulfill their dream and goal of being a qualified and working Artisan. Here are the services we offer:
- ARPL Assessment
- Trade Test Readiness Training or Trade Test Preparation
- Gap closure Training
- General Courses/ Personalized courses
What do we require for a Trade Test?
Of course, there are a few finer details that need to be on par for you to qualify for a Trade Test. At Qualitas Training we require you to have the following:
- A certified copy of your ID.
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
- A service letter from your place of work, proving this experience.
- Copy of your CV.
Should the candidate have an N6 Qualification then they will only need 18 months of workplace experience in order for them to do the Trade Test. You can contact us for more information or read our FAQs for any unanswered questions you may have.
Trade Tests the Qualitas Training way
We have given you a brief but thorough rundown of what Trade Tests are, the trades we offer, our services, and what is required for one to do a Trade Test. Knowledge is power, at Qualitas Training, we hold that power in high esteem through theoretical and practical experience. With that said you can trust us to produce the best Artisans South Africa has to offer.
