Frequently Asked Questions

We are known in the Industry for presenting a highly effective Electrical Trade Test Preparation Course. Our success rate and testimonials from learners is proof of this. You will be led through the complete Trade Test Syllabus, both theoretical and practical. Our highly knowledgeable and skilled facilitator will continuously assist you throughout the learning experience. Our practical venue has all the required panels and you will have ample opportunity to practice the various tasks to prepare you for the Trade Test.

No, you are required to write an ARPL assessment on completion of the course. This is a compulsory evaluation that determines a candidate’s readiness for Trade Test. By successfully passing this test you will receive a serial number which we will use to book the Trade Test final exam. The waiting period for the serial number can range from 3 – 6 weeks.

Yes, you can schedule your training at any time; however it needs to be on one of our scheduled courses. A revision period of 4 days prior to your examination date is provided free of charge.

The course content will cover all the topics and tasks as prescribed by QCTO. Please read our course description on Electrical Trade Test Preparation

The course can be done either full time or part time. The full-time course is three weeks long, while the part time course is 6 Weekends long. Please refer to Electrical Trade Test Preparation for more details regarding the schedule.

Coffee and Tea is served during breaks. Meals are however not provided

There is also a restaurant/cafeteria in the park where one could order meals.

Yes, as it is a practical course it is necessary to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate safety footwear. This is not supplied by Renkalec Training Centre as it is personal

Yes, you have to supply your own basic tools. Please see minimum basic tools to bring along for training.

• Multimeter
• Side Cutter
• Screwdriver Set
• Wireman’s Pliers
• 10mm Tube Spanner

Trade Test Assessment does not work on a percentage but your competence for a task is assessed. There are usually eight categories against which you will be assessed and you have to pass all eight categories to obtain your Trade (Red Seal).

You only have to repeat those categories that you have failed, however any of the tasks within the category can be assessed and not necessarily the task that was given the first time. You will receive a new exam date after which Renkalec Training Centre will give you an opportunity to revise these tasks at our practical facility. A fee per day/category will be applicable.

There is quite a big difference between the two. In short the trade test is a trade qualification, in other words if you have passed a Trade Test you can call yourself an ELECTRICIAN. In the same way that a mechanic that passed a trade test can call himself/herself a MECHANIC. The same apply to a FITTER, MILLWRIGHT etc. A Wireman’s License is a registration that is done at Department of Labour. This registration is subject to certain qualifications, of which Trade Test is one, as described in the Information brochure for application as a registered person.

Renkalec Training Centre is a MERSETA accredited provider for this training and the course will result in you achieving a certificate of competence with your name recorded on the national data base. The courses are offered at our venue or on your site with the required equipment for all the practical work at hand. The course is presented by a facilitator with many years of practical experience throughout South Africa and Africa on PLC systems.

The courses cover the principles and techniques as specified by IEC 61131 and the practical work makes use of mainly the Siemens PLC’s and equipment