Already working with your hands but don’t have a formal trade certificate? The Hamba Nathi Training Center Artisan Trade Test Programme 2026 gives experienced workers and trade-test-ready learners the chance to become nationally certified artisans – at no cost. Fully funded by Services SETA, this programme helps you turn your skills into a recognised qualification. Apply before 29 December 2025.
About the Artisan Trade Test Programme
Hamba Nathi Training Center is offering trade test opportunities for skilled workers and learners who are ready to be formally assessed. This programme allows individuals with workplace experience or completed training modules to sit for a national trade test, leading to an officially recognised artisan certificate.
A successful trade test can help you:
- Prove your skills formally
- Earn better pay
- Qualify for promotions
- Access more job opportunities
Who Is This Programme For?
You may qualify if:
- You have completed the required theoretical and practical modules, or
- You have three or more years of relevant work experience and can provide proof
This programme is ideal for people who already have hands-on skills but need formal recognition.
Available Artisan Trades
Trade tests are available in the following fields:
- Boilermaking
- Welding
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Bricklaying
- Millwright
- Fitting and Turning
- Mechanical Fitting
- Plastering and Tiling
- Automotive Motor Mechanics
- Diesel Mechanics
If one of these trades matches your experience, this opportunity could help you qualify officially.
SETA-Funded Training Programmes
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to:
- Trade-test-ready learners
- Learners who have completed all required modules (with proof)
- Experienced workers with at least three years of relevant experience
Experienced workers must provide:
- A service letter confirming work experience
- Company registration details
- A signed confirmation from the employer
Minimum Documents Required
Your application must include certified copies of:
- South African ID
- Statement of results for your highest qualification or Standard Diploma Programme
- Service letter confirming at least three years’ relevant experience
⚠️ Incomplete applications may not be considered.
What Is ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning)?
ARPL is designed for workers who gained skills on the job rather than through a formal apprenticeship. It allows experienced individuals to obtain a national trade certificate based on proven workplace experience.
ARPL Is Ideal For:
- Workers with four or more years of experience
- Individuals trained informally or through workplace exposure
- Artisans who never completed a formal apprenticeship
- Skilled workers seeking official recognition
Benefits of ARPL
- Faster access to a formal qualification
- Nationally recognised artisan certification
- Improved job prospects and earning potential
- Legal recognition as a qualified artisan
- Proof that your experience and skills matter
Programme Funding
- 100% funded by Services SETA
- No tuition or assessment fees
- No cost to the applicant
How to Apply
Submit your application and required documents to Hamba Nathi Training Center:
📧 Email: thusa@hambanathitc.co.za
📞 Phone: 072 185 8178 / 060 217 5601
Ensure all documents are clear and correctly certified. Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date
🗓️ Applications close on 29 December 2025
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Why You Should Apply
- Turn years of experience into a formal qualification
- Gain a nationally recognised trade certificate
- Improve employment and promotion opportunities
- Get certified without paying fees
- Strengthen your future as a professional artisan
If you’re an experienced worker or a learner ready for a trade test, this is your chance to formalise your skills and open new doors.
Apply before 29 December 2025 and take the next step in your artisan career.
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