The first phase of training artisans involves an integrated learning process of obtaining fundamental and practical training at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college. The second phase covers the trade theory including workplace training at an accredited workplace. The final phase is taking a National Trade Test in the relevant trade. The table below indicates the training that has taken place from 01 April 2018 to 31 December 2018:
Plumbers |
Electricians |
Welders |
Carpenters |
Boilermakers |
Mechanics |
715 |
2 291 |
651 |
102 |
703 |
2 262 |
Candidates are given three chances to pass the trade test. If they are still unsuccessful, they are placed on the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning programme, which will assist them in obtaining their trade qualification.
The knowledge components for the trades are currently provided through the Report 191 qualification at N2 level and National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level three on the National Qualification Framework.
The table below indicates the number of students who passed the theory component of the trades through the Report 191 and NCV qualifications in the November 2018 national examination.
Trade Test |
Passed |
Plumber’s Theory N2 |
402 |
Plumbing L3 |
940 |
Electrical Trade Theory N2 |
3 147 |
Electrical Systems and Construction L3 |
5 288 |
Welder’s Theory N2 |
77 |
Welding L3 |
564 |
Plater’s Theory N2 |
685 |
Engineering Fabrication: Boiler making L3 |
1 054 |
Carpentry Theory N2 |
161 |
Carpentry and Roof Work L3 |
958 |
Motor Trade Theory N2 |
435 |
Automotive Repairs and Maintenance L3 |
1 816 |
Grand Total |
15 527 |
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