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Skill testing and certification

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Skill levels and certificates

1 Level 1 — Basic ~~Basic Skills · Level 1 skill certificate issued~~

A training period of up to 6 months and passing the skill testing criteria — the holder has the knowledge, practical skills and attributes to carry out simple tasks

2 Level 2 — Semi-skilled ~~Semi Skills · Level 2 skill certificate issued~~

A training period of 6 months and passing the skill testing criteria — the holder has the knowledge, abilities, practical skills and attributes to carry out a range of tasks

3 Level 3 — Skilled worker ~~Skills Worker · Level 3 skill certificate issued~~

A training period of 6 months; alternatively, those who have passed the Level 2 test and have at least 1 year of experience in related work may take the Level 3 test — uses the relevant technical equipment to carry out work in their specialised field, both independently and as part of a team

4 Level 4 — Technician ~~Technical Worker · Level 4 skill certificate issued~~

A training period of 6 months; alternatively, those who have passed the Level 3 test and have at least 1 year of experience in related work may take the Level 4 test — able to interpret technical information, control the performance of work and ensure quality to standard

5 Level 5 — Supervisor ~~Trade Man · Level 5 skill certificate issued~~

A training period of 6 months; alternatively, those who have passed the Level 4 test and have 2 or more years of experience in related work may take the Level 5 test — able to plan, lead, control and monitor the work of a unit and coordinate with all relevant parties

Skill testing

Skill testing and certification ~~Under the responsibility of the Skill Testing and Certification Department~~

Conducts skill testing and issues skill certificates in line with the National Skill Standards and the skill standards of enterprises
Testing formats: testing at the centre · supporting enterprises to conduct testing
Those who pass receive a skill certificate for the level they passed