Have you been working as a plumbing technician or assistant for at least three years in South Africa, and do you dream of becoming a qualified plumber? The good news is you likely qualify to write your trade exam.
At Nomanzi Trade College, we can turn your aspirations into a reality. We can help you prepare for your Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) and Section 26D Red Seal plumbing trade tests.
The Need-To-Know
- The plumbing trade preparation course and test price is R12500 in Pretoria and R14500 in Cape Town.
- Gap training requirements and extra costs will be communicated after the pre-assessment is conducted.
- The ARPL test and preparation training for plumbers require ten workdays.
- Your final test is conducted over two workdays.
- You must pass all modules to qualify.
- You receive two further attempts to pass failed modules.
- Classes start upon individual application.
- Students who pass their trade test may use the Nomanzi Trade College feedback report to register with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB). Only PIRB-licensed plumbers may issue a plumbing Certificate of Compliance (COC).
