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 Hairdressing Trade Test Centre

How does it work?

To apply for your hairdressing trade test, you need to submit your application with the necessary evidence as stipulated by Services SETA and NAMB. Your application will then be processes and once you are found compliant; Services SETA will issue us with your unique trade test serial number after which we will book a trade test date for you to do your trade test.

You will either apply as a Non-contracted/ARPL learner or a Contracted learner.  If you are not a Contracted learner, it means that you will first need to do the ARPL before you can apply for your trade test.  Please choose your option from the tables below.

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Contracted Learner

​Contracted learner means you have a learnership contract with your salon. You will need to supply your SETA issued learnership number on your application form. And you will need to submit copies of the following:

 

  • Trade test application form

  • Certified copy of your ID

  • Certified copy of your National Senior Certificate or last high school report.

  • Certified copy of your Services SETA issued Level 2, 3 & 4 Hairdressing certificate.

  • Service letter from your workplace.

  • POPPI consent form

  • Qualification form

 

​Trade Test Fee: R6 500.00

Email your application to: louise@blushacademy.co.za 

Non-contracted/ARPL Learner

A non-contracted learner means you do not have your SAQA National qualifications or a Learnership agreement, in which case an ARPL (artisan recognition of prior learning) process must be followed to determine if you are ready for a Trade test.

You need 3 years of full-time hairdressing work experience to qualify for this option.

The ARPL will be done by an interview with the learner in which they will also write a theory paper to determine if they have the required knowledge as a hairdresser. A practical test will also be set-up to determine if the learner has any gaps which need to be covered to qualify for the trade test. Once the learner is found competent a statement of results is issued, after which SETA will issue us with your trade test serial number and your trade test date will then be booked.

 

  •  Trade test application form

  • Comprehensive CV (please make sure you list all duties under each workplace your have worked at)

  • Certified copy of your ID (certification must not be older than 3 months)

  • Certified copy of your National Senior Certificate or last high school report.

  • Service letter from your workplace. (Service letter must proof a minimum of 3 years full-time workexperience as a hairdresser)

  • POPPI consent form

  • Qualification form

 

ARPL + Trade Test Fee: R9 500.00

Email your application to: louise@blushacademy.co.za 

Forms you need to download to use for your application:

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