Electrical Trade Test

Electrical Trade Test Preparation

This course is for the person with electrical experience that would like to write his trade test. This will ensure you are prepared before writing the test by practically testing all aspects of the trade and identifying the gaps.

Course Content:
  • Single phase forward/reverse starter

(various controls and motors).

  • Three phase forward/reverse starter

(various control and motors).

  • Star/delta and forward/reverse star/delta starter.
  • Sequence starters

(automatic, semi-automatic and manual).

  • Motor Test

(single and three phase, slip ring).

  • Cable Test (1000V).
  • Energy panel

(single and three phase).

  • Load balancing panel

(240V and 400V loads).

  • Current and Voltage Transformer panels using selector switches.
  • Faultfinding on various star/delta starters.
  • Faultfinding on various resistance starters.
  • Faultfinding on various auto transformer starters.
  • Faultfinding on dual speed motors

(rotary and contactor switching).

  • Construction Work

All work must be done according to national safety standards and electrical regulations.

Course duration:

(This preparation could be shorter depending on the candidate’s experience)

20 working days (4 Weeks)

Monday – Friday Time: 09:00 – 16:00

Admission requirements:
  • Occupational Certificate: Boilermaking
  • N 1-3 TVET College qualification
  • N4-6 TVET College qualification
  • NQF 3 or NQF 4 Relevant Seta Qualification
  • Grade 11 with math’s and science

With minimum of 3-4 years’ workplace experience

ARPL:

ARPL formally credits skills learned on the job. It gives experienced electricians an alternative route to a trade certificate by recognizing informal learning and work experience, rather than requiring a full traditional apprenticeship

Completion (Trade Test):

A two-day practical exam under exam conditions, completing tasks aligned to Red Seal competencies.

In South Africa, the Red Seal qualification is the national artisan trade certificate (a Section 26D certificate) issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) once you’ve passed an external trade test moderated by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). It formally recognises your competence in a specific trade (e.g., electrician) at the appropriate NQF level, is valid nationwide, and replaced the old Section 13/28 certificates under the Manpower Training Act.

For costing of the course with the trade test

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For additional information please contact training@aitf.co.za