What is a Section 28 trade test?

This is also an RPL. It is for people who has completed all required training or a person who has never been trained but is an artisan (section 28) but meets all the requirements by the Merseta to qualify.

What are the requirements for section 28?

Minimum Eighteen (18) months relevant work experience within South Africa and relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (S and N Stream) F. Minimum four (4) years work experience within South Africa with Grade 9 (Standard 7) G.

What is the difference between Section 28 and Section 26D?

“Artisan RPL, previously known as Section 28 and now called Section 26D, allows for experienced artisan assistants, skilled maintenance workers and acting artisans, who possess no formal proof of qualifications in the mechanical trade attempt a national trade test”.

What is a trade test assessment?

A trade test is a final integrated summative assessment for an artisan qualification for a listed trade that is conducted at an accredited Trade Test Centre by an Assessor registered with National Artisan Moderating Body.

What is the difference between Section 13 and Section 28 trade Test?

Section 13 candidates need to complete their trade test within the contracted period. Section 28: The other way is known as a Section 28 certification which involves the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Section 28 candidates have an unlimited time period to complete their trade test.

What are the requirements for trade test?

Technical Grade 12 with Maths, Science and related trade theory subject and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or. Grade 9 and a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience; or. Relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (T,S or N stream.)

How do you qualify for trade test?

How long does it take to complete trade test?

The course can be done either full time or part time. The full time course is four weeks long, while the part time course is 6 Weekends long.

How long does a trade test take?

What trade is the highest paid?

The Highest-Paid Trade Jobs

  • Radiation Therapists.
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
  • Dental Hygienists.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians.
  • Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians.
  • Boilermakers.
  • Construction and Building Inspectors.
  • Electricians.

What is a trade test interview?

The majority of companies in the beauty industry will conduct a trade test as part of the interview process when recruiting therapists. Before a trade test there will generally be an interview where questions can be fired at you and you really don’t know what to say especially when nerves get the better of you.

What NQF level is a red seal?

NQF Level 5
It serves as a prerequisite for entry into the certificate at NQF Level 5. After completion of this certificate a learner could be summatively assessed towards the red seal certification by the Department of Labour.

Who is eligible for Section 28 trade test?

F. Former apprentices under Section 13 terminated before they could qualify for trade test, and either have proven eligibility for a Section 28 Trade test based on acquired skills from the formal training part under Section 13, or have undergone additional approved training to meet the requirement.

What was Section 28 of the Manpower Training Act 1981?

Provision by way of Section 28 of the Manpower Training Act (1981) afforded opportunity for such employees to apply for a trade test on the basis meeting qualifying criteria.

What are the requirements for Section 28 South Africa?

What are the requirements for section 28 (Section to 26D) According to the Department of Higher Education and Training. Trade Test Regulations 2014 Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act97 of 1998) Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience within South Africa and N2 certificate including relevant trade theory.

When does a trade test need to be written?

A trade test will be written after the completion of formal training. A leanership is a 3 year qualification, with NQF Level 2, 3, 4. Qualification will be awarded for each level. There is no trade test involved after the completion of Level 4.