NELSPRUIT · MPUMALANGA

Trade Test Preparation South Africa
Artisan Trade Test Prep & Booking Assistance 2026

United Training Centre offers structured trade test preparation for artisans across South Africa. Whether you are preparing for your first trade test or repeating after a previous failure, our practical workshop-based preparation programme is designed to close the gaps — the specific technical competencies, practical skills and trade knowledge that NAMB-accredited trade test centres assess on test day.

We prepare artisans for trade tests in Welding (TIG, CO2, Arc and Aluminum), Boilermaking, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing, Fitter and Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic and Millwright. We also assist with your trade test centre booking — navigating the NAMB system, gathering the correct documentation and confirming your test date so you arrive prepared and on time.

A trade test is the final step to your Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) certificate or the completion of your apprenticeship. Pass it once — pass it with us.

Duration
4 Weeks
Price
R28,000
Aligned Preparation
MERSETA & CETA
Location
Nelspruit, MP
Trades Covered
Welding • Boilermaking • Electrical • Plumbing • Fitter & Turner • Diesel Mechanic • Motor Mechanic • Millwright
Includes
Hands-On Workshop-Based Preparation & Trade Test Booking Assistance

A trade test in South Africa is the formal practical and theoretical assessment that certifies a worker as a fully qualified artisan in their designated trade. It is the final, legally recognised step in the artisan qualification pathway and is governed by the Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998) and administered through the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Passing your trade test makes you a nationally recognised, qualified artisan — entitled to use the formal trade designation (e.g. qualified Boilermaker, qualified Electrician, qualified Plumber) and command the significantly higher wages that come with full artisan status.

WHO MUST PASS A TRADE TEST?

1. APPRENTICES

All apprentices who have served their full apprenticeship period under a registered employer and training provider must pass a trade test before they can be declared a qualified artisan. The trade test is conducted by an accredited NAMB trade test centre and the results are formally registered with DHET.

2. ARTISAN RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (ARPL) CANDIDATES

Workers who have been performing artisan-level work for years but without formal apprenticeship papers can qualify through the ARPL pathway. ARPL candidates must demonstrate their competence through a portfolio of evidence and then pass the same formal trade test as apprentices. This pathway is particularly important in South Africa where large numbers of skilled workers work without formal recognition of their abilities.

3. CANDIDATES WHO FAILED A PREVIOUS TRADE TEST

A failed trade test is not a final answer. Candidates who failed one or more sections of their trade test can reattempt — but must demonstrate improved competence. United Training Centre’s preparation programme is specifically designed to address the exact areas of failure identified in a previous test report.

WHAT DOES THE TRADE TEST ASSESS?

The trade test assesses a candidate’s competency across three areas:

  • Practical skills — hands-on tasks performed in a workshop under assessment conditions
  • Trade theory — written knowledge assessment covering the principles, regulations and calculations relevant to the trade
  • Trade science — materials, properties, processes and industry standards specific to the trade
  • The assessment criteria and standards are set by NAMB and aligned to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). United Training Centre’s preparation programme is built around these exact assessment criteria.

    Which Trade Tests Does United Training Centre Prepare You For?

    United Training Centre prepares artisans for trade tests across all the trades offered in our workshops. Our preparation programmes are practical, workshop-based and aligned to NAMB assessment criteria. Here are the trades we cover:

    WELDING TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • TIG Welding (GTAW) — precision welding on stainless steel and exotic metals
  • CO2 Welding (MIG/MAG/GMAW) — structural and fabrication welding
  • Arc Welding (SMAW) — heavy structural and construction welding
  • Aluminum Welding — non-ferrous MIG welding on aluminum alloys
  • Double Coded Welding — dual process welding certification
  • Preparation covers: weld joint preparation, welding positions (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 6G), weld quality standards, visual inspection, distortion control and weld procedure specifications (WPS).

    BOILERMAKING TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Plate work — marking off, cutting, forming and fabricating from mild steel plate
  • Structural work — angle iron, channel section and hollow section fabrication
  • Vessel work — tanks, pressure vessel components and pipe work fabrication
  • Drawing interpretation — engineering drawings, welding symbols and fabrication tolerances
  • Welding as applied to boilermaking — SMAW, FCAW and MIG applications
  • Preparation covers: marking off and layout, cutting and forming techniques, assembly and fit-up, welding applications, distortion control and quality inspection.

    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Domestic and industrial wiring — single phase and three phase installations
  • Motor control circuits — star-delta, DOL and soft starter wiring
  • Fault finding — systematic fault diagnosis on electrical circuits and equipment
  • Cable sizing and protection — load calculations and circuit protection selection
  • SANS 10142 compliance — South African wiring code requirements
  • Single line diagrams and circuit diagrams — reading and drawing
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    PLUMBING TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Above-ground drainage — DWV (drain, waste, vent) systems installation
  • Below-ground drainage — underground sewerage and stormwater systems
  • Water supply — cold and hot water supply system installation and repair
  • Pipe joining — soldering, compression, push-fit and threaded joints
  • SANS 10252 and SANS 10400-P — South African plumbing code compliance
  • Roof work — gutters, downpipes and rainwater harvesting
  • Preparation covers: pipe work, drainage systems, water supply, fixtures and fitting, pressure testing and plumbing regulations.

    FITTER AND TURNER TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Machining operations — turning, milling, drilling, boring and grinding
  • Hand skills — filing, chiselling, tapping, screwing and surface finishing
  • Precision measurement — vernier callipers, micrometers, dial gauges and gauges
  • Engineering drawings — part drawings, assembly drawings and tolerances
  • Fits and limits — clearance, interference and transition fits
  • Basic hydraulics and pneumatics — circuits and maintenance
  • Preparation covers: lathe operations, milling operations, hand fitting, measurement and inspection, and drawing interpretation.

    DIESEL MECHANIC TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Engine systems — diesel engine overhaul, valve timing and fuel injection
  • Fuel systems — common rail, unit injectors and mechanical injection systems
  • Electrical systems — starting, charging and lighting circuits on heavy vehicles
  • Hydraulic systems — earthmoving machine hydraulic circuit diagnosis
  • Drivetrain — clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, differentials and axles
  • Fault diagnosis — systematic approach to diesel engine and system faults
  • Preparation covers: engine overhaul, fuel system diagnosis, electrical diagnostics and drivetrain maintenance.

    MOTOR MECHANIC TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Petrol and diesel engine diagnosis and overhaul
  • Fuel injection systems — EFI, MPFI and common rail systems
  • Automotive electrical — OBD-II fault diagnosis, wiring and sensors
  • Brake systems — disc, drum, ABS and EBD systems
  • Steering and suspension — alignment, shock absorbers and wheel bearings
  • Automatic transmission — diagnosis and basic maintenance
  • Preparation covers: engine diagnosis, electrical diagnostics, braking systems, drivetrain and trade theory.

    MILLWRIGHT TRADE TEST PREPARATION

  • Mechanical maintenance — bearings, couplings, belts, chains and gearboxes
  • Electrical maintenance — motor control circuits, VSD drives and instrumentation
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems — circuit reading, fault finding and maintenance
  • Welding and fabrication — basic welding and mechanical fabrication
  • Precision alignment — shaft alignment, laser alignment and vibration principles
  • Planned maintenance — maintenance schedules and condition monitoring
  • Preparation covers: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems relevant to industrial plant maintenance.

    United Training Centre’s trade test preparation is structured, practical and targeted. We do not run generic courses. Our preparation is built around the actual NAMB assessment criteria for each specific trade — the same standards used by accredited trade test centres on assessment day.

    WEEK 1 — COMSOC 1: FOUNDATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

    When you enroll for trade test preparation, your instructor conducts a baseline skills assessment in the first session. This identifies exactly where your strengths and weaknesses lie across the practical, theory and trade science components of your specific trade test. Your preparation programme is then structured to focus the most time on the areas most likely to cause failure.

    For repeat candidates (who have failed a previous trade test), we specifically analyse your previous test failure report and direct all preparation toward the failed competency units.

    STEP 2 — PRACTICAL WORKSHOP PREPARATION

    The core of the programme is hands-on workshop practice. You work in our fully equipped workshops under instructor supervision, practising the specific tasks you will be assessed on in your trade test. Repetition and quality of output — not just familiarity with the task — is the standard we hold you to. You complete each required practical task to the same standard expected in the formal trade test environment.

    For welders: specific joint configurations, positions and WPS-compliant welds.

    For boilermakers: full fabrication exercises from drawing to finished component.

    For electricians: full installation and motor control circuit tasks from single line diagrams.

    For plumbers: full above-ground and below-ground drainage systems.

    For diesel mechanics and motor mechanics: systematic fault diagnosis routines.

    For fitters and turners: precision machining to drawing tolerance.

    For millwrights: full mechanical and electrical maintenance routines.

    STEP 3 — TRADE THEORY AND TRADE SCIENCE PREPARATION

    The written components of the trade test — trade theory and trade science — are assessed separately from the practical. Many candidates who are strong on the tools fail the written components because they have not studied the formal theory. Our preparation covers:

  • Trade theory — principles, regulations, codes and industry standards for your trade
  • Trade science — materials, properties, calculations and processes relevant to your trade
  • Past paper practice — working through previous trade test theory paper questions under timed conditions
  • Technical drawing interpretation — reading and applying engineering drawings relevant to your trade
  • STEP 4 — MOCK TRADE TEST

    Before your actual assessment date, United Training Centre conducts a full mock trade test under conditions that closely mirror the formal NAMB assessment:

  • Timed practical tasks — same time allocation as the formal test
  • Written theory paper — same format as the NAMB theory assessment
  • Instructor scoring against NAMB competency criteria
  • Full debrief — every area of weakness identified and addressed before your actual test date
  • STEP 5 — TRADE TEST BOOKING ASSISTANCE

    Once you are assessed as ready, we assist you with your formal trade test booking at an accredited NAMB trade test centre. We help you:

  • Identify the correct accredited trade test centre for your trade and location
  • Prepare and verify your supporting documentation (apprenticeship completion documents, ARPL portfolio, ID, proof of experience)
  • Complete and submit the NAMB trade test application correctly
  • Confirm your test date and prepare you for the test centre environment
  • Brief you on exactly what to expect on the day — equipment, sequence, timing and assessor interaction
  • This five-step process gives every candidate the best possible chance of passing their trade test on the first attempt — or on the next attempt after a previous failure.

    Booking a formal trade test through the NAMB system is one of the most common frustrations for artisans in South Africa. The process involves multiple steps, specific documentation requirements and coordination with accredited trade test centres — many of which have long waiting lists. United Training Centre takes this administrative burden off your shoulders.

    As part of our trade test preparation programme, we provide full booking assistance to ensure you have a confirmed test date before you complete your preparation — so you train with a clear, committed target.

    WHAT OUR TRADE TEST BOOKING ASSISTANCE INCLUDES

    Understanding your qualification pathway:

  • Apprenticeship completion pathway — ensuring your apprenticeship completion documentation is in order before booking
  • ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) pathway — assisting with portfolio of evidence requirements if you are applying via the ARPL route
  • Repeat candidate pathway — if you failed a previous trade test, we confirm the correct retest procedure and documentation
  • Trade test centre identification:

  • Identifying accredited NAMB trade test centres for your specific trade and region
  • Assessing waiting list availability and recommending the fastest available centre
  • Repeat candidate pathwaUnderstanding the difference between INDLELA (the national centre in Olifantsfontein) and provincial and private accredited centres [[3](https://www.otc-trainingcentre.co.za/training/)]y — if you failed a previous trade test, we confirm the correct retest procedure and documentation
  • Documentation preparation:

  • Apprenticeship completion certificate or ARPL portfolio sign-off
  • Certified copy of South African ID or passport
  • Proof of trade experience (employer letters, payslips, UIF records)
  • NAMB trade test application form — completed correctly first time
  • Educational qualification documents where required
  • Booking and confirmation:

  • Submitting your application to the accredited trade test centre
  • Following up on booking confirmation
  • Confirming test date, time, location and what to bring
  • Test day briefing — exactly what to expect at the trade test centre [[1](https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/site/Trade%20Test%20Centres.aspx)]
  • Call +27 81 795 8133 or WhatsApp us with your trade and location. We will assess your documentation status immediately and advise you on the fastest route to a confirmed test date.

    Thousands of skilled workers across South Africa are performing fully qualified artisan work every day without the formal papers to prove it. The ARPL — Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning — pathway exists specifically for these workers. It allows experienced tradespeople to be formally assessed and recognised as qualified artisans without having to serve a formal apprenticeship.

    WHAT IS ARPL?

    ARPL is a formal recognition process under the Skills Development Act that allows a candidate with substantial work experience in a trade to prove their competence through a structured assessment process and then proceed directly to a formal trade test at an accredited NAMB centre.

    WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE ARPL PATHWAY?

    You may qualify for ARPL if:

  • You have been working in your trade for 5 or more years
  • You can demonstrate practical competence across the trade test criteria for your trade
  • You have employer references, payslips, photographs, project records or other evidence of your work experience
  • You have not completed a formal apprenticeship but have learned the trade on the job
  • THE ARPL PROCESS

    Step 1 — RPL Application: Apply to a NAMB-registered RPL provider or trade test centre for ARPL assessment

    Step 2 — Portfolio of Evidence: Compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your trade competence (United Training Centre assists with this)

    Step 3 — Formative Assessment: A NAMB-aligned assessment of your portfolio and practical skills

    Step 4 — Gap Training: Any identified competency gaps are addressed through targeted practical and theory training

    Step 5 — Trade Test: Once assessed as ready, you proceed to the formal NAMB trade test — the same test as an apprentice

    WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CAREER

    Without formal trade certification, experienced artisans:

  • Cannot be formally appointed to roles that require a qualified artisan designation
  • Earn significantly less than formally qualified artisans doing the same work
  • Cannot legally sign off on certain types of work (electrical COC, plumbing certificates)
  • Are vulnerable to replacement by formally qualified candidates
  • IMPORTANT NOTE

    United Training Centre assists ARPL candidates with portfolio compilation, gap training preparation and trade test booking as a complete service.

    Call +27 81 795 8133 to discuss your ARPL status and find out how quickly you can reach your trade test date.

    Why Do Artisans Fail Trade Tests — and How United Training Centre Fixes It

    The trade test failure rate in South Africa is significant. Many experienced, skilled workers fail their trade test not because they lack ability, but because the formal trade test environment and assessment criteria are very different from typical on-the-job conditions. Understanding why candidates fail is the foundation of our preparation programme.

    THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR TRADE TEST FAILURE

    1. NOT KNOWING THE SPECIFIC TASKS THAT WILL BE ASSESSED

    The NAMB trade test assesses specific competency units. Candidates who approach the test as a general test of their trade skills — rather than preparing for the specific tasks listed in the trade assessment criteria — often fail tasks they could actually perform competently if they had practised the right version.

    2. POOR WELD QUALITY UNDER ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS (WELDERS AND BOILERMAKERS)

    Many welders produce excellent work in their daily jobs but fail the trade test because the test requires welds in specific positions (particularly 3G and 6G uphill) to specific WPS standards. Without practising exactly those positions and standards, even experienced welders fail.

    3. FAILING THE WRITTEN THEORY COMPONENT

    A large number of candidates who pass the practical components fail on trade theory or trade science. Many artisans have never formally studied the theory behind what they do every day. The written paper requires knowledge of calculations, material properties, codes and regulations that are not always learned on the job.

    4. INCORRECT OR INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION

    Some candidates arrive at the trade test centre with incomplete or incorrect documentation and are turned away before the assessment even begins. Apprenticeship records, ID documents, employer letters and application forms all have specific requirements.

    5. TEST ANXIETY AND UNFAMILIARITY WITH THE ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENT

    The formal trade test environment — with an assessor watching and scoring every action — is very different from daily work. Candidates who have never practised under assessment conditions often underperform despite being fully capable.

    HOW UNITED TRAINING CENTRE ADDRESSES EVERY ONE OF THESE FAILURE POINTS

  • We prepare you for the specific NAMB competency units — not general trade skills
  • We practise the exact weld positions and quality standards required in the trade test
  • We run structured trade theory and trade science preparation with past paper practice
  • We check and prepare every document before your booking is submitted
  • We run mock trade tests under assessment conditions to eliminate test anxiety
  • We brief you fully on the trade test centre environment before your test day
  • Call +27 81 795 8133 to discuss your specific trade and book your preparation programme.

    What Our COMSOC Graduates Say About the Course

    "I had been working as an informal safety representative on construction sites for four years without any formal qualification. My employer told me I needed to complete COMSOC 1, 2 and 3 or I would be replaced with a qualified officer. I enrolled at United Training Centre in Nelspruit and completed all three levels in one four-week block. The facilitators have real construction site experience — they did not just teach from a textbook, they gave us practical examples from actual projects. I passed all three levels and received my CETA-accredited certificate. Three weeks later I was appointed as the permanent CHSO on a R45 million commercial development in Nelspruit. My salary increased by R12,000 per month. The R15,000 investment paid for itself in the first month."
    — Lungelo M, Nelspruit
    COMSOC 1, 2 and 3 — Completed in 4 Weeks. Now employed as CHSO — Commercial Construction, Nelspruit

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    COMSOC Training South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions

    A trade test in South Africa is the formal practical and theoretical assessment that certifies a worker as a nationally recognised, qualified artisan. It is governed by the Skills Development Act and administered by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) under the Department of Higher Education and Training. Passing a trade test is required to receive an official artisan qualification and use the trade designation.
    NAMB stands for the National Artisan Moderation Body. It is the body established under the Skills Development Act to quality assure artisan trade tests in South Africa. NAMB accredits trade test centres, sets trade test standards and moderates assessment outcomes. All formal artisan trade tests in South Africa must be conducted at a NAMB-accredited trade test centre.
    INDLELA (the Institute for the National Development of Learnerships, Employment Skills and Labour Assessments) in Olifantsfontein, Midrand, is the national trade test centre operated by the Department of Higher Education and Training. It is one of South Africa’s primary NAMB-accredited trade test facilities. Many artisans travel from across the country to test at INDLELA. However there are also provincial and private NAMB-accredited trade test centres that candidates can use. United Training Centre assists you in identifying and booking the most accessible accredited centre for your trade.
    ARPL stands for Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning. It is a pathway under the Skills Development Act that allows workers with substantial trade experience but no formal apprenticeship to be assessed for competence and proceed to a formal NAMB trade test. Candidates generally need at least 5 years of relevant trade experience, a portfolio of evidence and an assessment by a registered RPL provider. United Training Centre assists ARPL candidates with portfolio compilation, gap training and trade test booking.
    To book a trade test in South Africa you must apply to a NAMB-accredited trade test centre with your supporting documentation — apprenticeship completion or ARPL sign-off, South African ID, proof of trade experience and a completed application form. United Training Centre assists all enrolled candidates with the full trade test booking process, including identifying the correct centre, preparing documentation and confirming your test date. Call +27 81 795 8133 for booking assistance.
    For a trade test at an accredited NAMB centre you typically need: your apprenticeship completion certificate or ARPL sign-off documentation, a certified copy of your South African ID or passport, proof of trade experience (employer letters, payslips or employment records), your educational qualifications, a completed NAMB trade test application form, and any trade-specific documentation required by the test centre. United Training Centre provides a full documents checklist and assists with document preparation for all enrolled candidates.
    Yes. The ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) pathway exists specifically for experienced tradespeople who learned their trade on the job without a formal apprenticeship. If you have substantial trade experience and can demonstrate competence through a portfolio of evidence and practical assessment, you can qualify to sit for the formal NAMB trade test. Contact United Training Centre on +27 81 795 8133 to discuss your ARPL eligibility.
    If you fail your trade test you will receive a results report identifying which competency units you failed. You must undergo further training in those specific areas before reattempting. There is no limit to the number of times you can attempt the trade test. United Training Centre specialises in preparing repeat candidates — we analyse your failure report and build a targeted preparation programme focused entirely on the areas you failed. Many candidates who failed twice or more pass on their next attempt after proper preparation.
    The duration of trade test preparation at United Training Centre depends on your current competency level, the specific trade and whether you are a first-time or repeat candidate. Most candidates require between 1 and 4 weeks of focused preparation. Repeat candidates with specific failure areas identified from a previous report can often be prepared in 1 to 2 weeks of targeted workshop practice and theory. Contact us on +27 81 795 8133 for a personalised assessment.
    NAMB-accredited trade test centres assess a wide range of artisan trades in South Africa. United Training Centre prepares candidates for trade tests in Welding (TIG, CO2, Arc and Aluminum), Boilermaking, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing, Fitter and Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic and Millwright. The availability of specific trades at different test centres varies — United Training Centre assists you in identifying the correct accredited centre for your specific trade.

    Formally qualified artisans earn significantly more than unqualified workers performing the same tasks. A qualified Electrician in South Africa typically earns R25,000 to R45,000 per month. A qualified Boilermaker earns R20,000 to R40,000 per month. A qualified Plumber earns R18,000 to R35,000 per month. A qualified Diesel Mechanic earns R20,000 to R38,000 per month. An unqualified worker performing the same work may earn R8,000 to R15,000 per month. The trade test qualification typically doubles or triples earning potential immediately.

    An apprenticeship is the structured learning programme — typically 2 to 4 years — during which an artisan learns a trade under a registered employer and training provider. A trade test is the formal final assessment at the end of the apprenticeship that certifies the artisan as competent. The trade test is the final step; the apprenticeship is the journey that leads to it. ARPL candidates skip the formal apprenticeship and go directly to the trade test after demonstrating prior learning through experience.

    Yes. The 6G pipe welding position is the most challenging and most commonly failed component of the welding trade test in South Africa. United Training Centre’s welding preparation specifically includes extensive 6G uphill practice in TIG, CO2 and Arc processes — the exact positions and standards used in the NAMB trade test assessment. We also cover weld joint preparation, WPS compliance and visual inspection criteria. Call +27 81 795 8133 to book your welding trade test preparation.

    Yes. United Training Centre provides free accommodation for trade test preparation candidates travelling from outside the training centre area at all 5 of our branches — Nelspruit, Germiston, Witbank, Polokwane and Rustenburg. Notify us when booking your preparation and we will arrange accommodation for the full duration of your programme. Call +27 81 795 8133 to confirm availability.

    Yes. United Training Centre provides full trade test booking assistance to all enrolled preparation candidates. We help identify the correct accredited NAMB trade test centre for your trade and location, prepare and verify your documentation, complete and submit the application correctly and confirm your test date. This service is included as part of our trade test preparation programme. Call +27 81 795 8133 to start the process.

    Artisan and Trade Courses at United Training Centre

    If you need to complete or upgrade your artisan training before attempting your trade test, United Training Centre offers the following accredited trade courses:
    TIG Welding Course South Africa
    Precision TIG welding — stainless, mild steel and exotic metals
    R6,000
    4 Weeks
    CO2 Welding Course South Africa
    MIG/MAG structural and fabrication welding
    R6,000
    4 Weeks
    Boilermaking Course South Africa
    Plate work, structural fabrication and vessel construction
    R8,000
    4 Weeks
    Electrical Engineering Course South Africa
    Domestic and industrial electrical installation
    R12,000
    4 Weeks
    Plumbing Training South Africa
    Above and below ground drainage, water supply and fittings
    R12,000
    4 Weeks
    Diesel Mechanic Course South Africa
    Heavy vehicle engine, fuel system and drivetrain training
    R12,000
    2 Weeks

    Ready to Pass Your Trade Test? Enroll in United Training Centre's Preparation Programme Today.

    Your trade test is the gateway to a formally recognised artisan career — higher wages, better employment, legal trade designation and professional credibility. United Training Centre prepares you for the specific tasks, theory and standards that NAMB assessors test on the day — and we handle the booking so you do not have to.

    Whether you are attempting your trade test for the first time, coming through the ARPL pathway after years of experience, or preparing to reattempt after a previous failure — we have the workshops, the instructors and the systems to get you there.

    32 Bell Street, Nelspruit Central
    Monday to Saturday: 08:00 — 17:30
    Sunday: Closed