Hairdressing Trade Test Center
Hairdressing Trade Test Center
How does it work?
As stipulated by Services SETA and NAMB we need certain evidence to be submitted with your trade test application, once you are found compliant, Services SETA will issue us with your unique trade test serial number. Once we receive your serial number 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
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 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 Fee: R9 500.00
More information for APRL learners
3 years of hairdressing work experience. (proofed through services letter/s)
Completed application form. Please make sure all areas are filled in correctly as no incomplete application forms can be accepted. Make sure you sign the form as well.
Completed checklist for compliance. Please make sure all areas are filled in correctly.
Certified copy of your ID or Passport. Please make sure copy is clear and certified not older than 3 months.
Certified copy of highest school leaving certificate or Matric certificate. (minimum entry requirement is grade 9) Please make sure copy is clear and certified not older than 3 months.
Certified copy of Service letter on the salon’s letter head stating the following: (if you worked at various salons you need a letter for each salon)
Duration of employment (start and end date)
State if you are full-time or part-time employee
Your position in the salon
List of duties you performed in the salon
Contact numbers of salon owner
Contact number of your mentor in the salon (person who signed your logbook)
Letter must be signed and dated.
Letter must be certified (not older than 3 months)
If previous salon no longer exists, you need to submit proof of liquidation or closure.
If learner is self-employed a letter on a letter head is required, as well as affidavits from clients and proof of legal entity registration.
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.
Trade Test Fee: R6 500.00
Completed application form. (Please make sure all areas are filled in correctly as no incomplete application forms can be accepted. Make sure you sign the form as well.)
Completed checklist for compliance. (Please make sure all areas are filled in correctly.)
Certified copy of your ID or Passport. (Please make sure copy is clear and certified not older than 3 months.)
Certified copy of highest school leaving certificate or Matric certificate. (minimum entry requirement is grade 9. Please make sure copy is clear and certified not older than 3 months.)
Certified SAQA National certificates. You need to submit your level 2, 3 & 4 gold seal certificates issued by Services SETA. (No college progress reports/certificates count.)
Log book for at least a year, that is signed by a qualified in your salon. It needs to stipulate your duties performed.
Certified copy of Service letter on the salon’s letter head stating the following:
Duration of employment (start and end date)
State if you are full-time or part-time employee
Your position in the salon
List of duties you performed in the salon
Contact numbers of salon owner
Contact number of your mentor in the salon (person who signed your logbook)
Letter must be signed and dated.
Letter must be certified (now older than 3 months)
If previous salon no longer exists, you need to submit proof of liquidation or closure.
If learner is self-employed. We Require a letter (on letter head), affidavits from clients and proof of legal entity registration.
Trade Test Application Form
Choice of Trade Test
Trade Test Specialization
When applying for your trade test you can choose between 3 options: