Electrical Trade Test & Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)

Accreditation Number: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC070225200506

Prove your skills and become a qualified artisan

Scientec offers accredited Trade Test preparation and ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) for experienced workers in the electrical trade. Training is delivered in a practical workshop environment that simulates real trade test conditions, ensuring candidates are confident and competent on exam day.

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Content:

This program is suitable for people with 3+ years of experience in Electrical Trade. Enquire for more details.

Details:

  • Duration: Varies by candidate (2 days to several weeks depending on gaps)
  • Delivery Location: Scientec Training Centre (Durban)
  • Entry Requirements: 3 years of relevant, verifiable work experience (for ARPL)
  • Fees: Enquire

Frequently Asked Questions:

It is the national assessment required to become a qualified artisan electrician in South Africa.

Candidates with formal training or at least three years of relevant work experience may apply.

 At Scientec’s Durban Training Centre, which has state-of-the-art facilities for simulating trade test conditions.

Yes. The programme accreditation number is 05-QCTO/AC-TTC070225200506.

Successful candidates qualify as electricians and can work in construction, industry, energy, and maintenance.

Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) allows experienced workers without formal qualifications to prove their skills and qualify through assessment.

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  • After working as an electrician for years without a formal qualification, Scientec helped me bridge the gaps and prepare for my Trade Test. The pre-assessment showed exactly where I needed training, and the workshop practice made me confident on exam day.
    Jonathan K.,
    ARPL Candidate & Qualified Artisan
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Prove Your Skills Qualify as an Electrician

 Take the next step in your electrical trade career with Scientec’s Trade Test & ARPL.

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