Artisan Recognition
of
Prior Learning
ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) is a process whereby people’s prior learning can be formally recognized in terms of registered qualifications and unit standards, regardless of where and how the learning was attained.
What you need to do this?
All candidates seeking access to a trade test / External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) through Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning must have:
- Completed a standardised official application form provided.
- Accumulated at least three years relevant verifiable work experience for a particular trade.
- The minimum years of work experience may be accumulated from various traceable employers or services provided to customers in the relevant trade.
- The minimum age for a person to register for ARPL is nineteen (19).
- You have to complete an FLC if you do not have matric with Mathematics (price on request).
We offer ARPL and Trade Tests in the following trades:
- Bricklayer
- Electrical
- Paint and Décor
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Plaster and Tiler
Requirements
- A copy of your South African ID document that is certified no older than 3 months
- A copy of your trade specific certificates if any.
- Letters of the company you have worked for or appraisal/reference letters from your clients, that clearly lists the duties you performed.
- Any Quotations/invoices done on the job.
- Any other documentation that will be evident that you have been an artisan in the field.
