Kenya - Apply for Trade Test Assessment

ProcedureEdit

Testing is a systematic way of evaluating the skills of an artisan/apprentice to ascertain competencies possessed in a given trade area.
This is done by designing a test guideline or curriculum from which an identified setter may develop a test paper for a specific trade, which gives a working technical drawing with details of what is to be produced by a candidate at the end of the test.
The Assessment and Certification is one of the key functions for NITA and is being carried out by the Trade Test Unit.

Apply in Person

Visit the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) offices near to make the application.
Here you will be given an Application for Trade Test: Booking Form to fill .You can also download the booking form from the NITA website and fill it before visiting the offices for submission.
- Choose your preferred testing centre and Trade Test Series
Proceeded to make the prescribed test fees. The fee are as follows
- Artisan Grade I Ksh. 7,500.00
- Artisan Grade II Ksh. 6,000.00
- Artisan Grade III Ksh. 5,000.00
Payments are to be made to the following bank account

Account Name: National Industrial Training Authority

Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank

Branch: KCB, Industrial Area

Account No. 1102588075
Attach the relevant documents to the application form. These documents include;

(i). Copy of an identity card

(ii). Government trade test certificate/results slip copy (if any)

(iii). Academic certificates copy

(iv). Two studio passport size photographs (Head and Shoulder) Size 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 with name and address in block letters on the reverse side

(v). Banking slips

(vi). Duly completed booking form
Submit the application (booking) form to the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) offices for processing. You can also send the application (booking) form by post through the following postal address.

The Director General

National Industrial Training Authority,

P.O Box 74494 - 00200

NAIROBI
You will receive notification about testing dates through a phone call and through the mail.

Required DocumentsEdit

Identity card
government trade test certificate/results slip copy
Academic certificates copy
Two studio passport size photographs (Head and Shoulder) Size 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 with name and address in block letters on the reverse side
Banking slips
Duly completed booking form

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) - Head Office
Commercial Street, Industrial Area Nairobi
Telephone: +254-20-2695586/9
Mobile No: +254-720-917897,254-736-290676,+254-772-212488
Email: [email protected]
Website: NITA Link

EligibilityEdit

The tests are open to candidates with:
- Grade III: Practical exposure acquired in a training institution and/or workplace.
- Grade II: Hands-on practical experience acquired after passing Grade III (or equivalent)
- Grade I: Hands-on practical experience acquired after passing Grade II (or equivalent)
Candidates who were tested in the past and were successful are advised to use result slips to book for the next level of test
Candidates who book later than the stipulated period indicated in the table above will not be considered for the current year trade test
At least 2 years’ experience in the skill area;
Book for relevant level in the skill area;
Payment of exam fee

FeesEdit

Artisan Grade I Ksh. 7,500.00
Artisan Grade II Ksh. 6,000.00
Artisan Grade III Ksh. 5,000.00

Payments are to be made in favour of the National Industrial Training Authority

Account Name: National Industrial Training Authority
Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank
Branch: KCB, Industrial Area
Account No. 1102588075

ValidityEdit

One year

Documents to UseEdit

Application For Trade Test: Booking Form

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

You should not apply for the next test until you have received your results slip OR unless it is a different trade
The booking period is between:- ( 2nd January to 31st July )
Testing Period are during the months of April, August and December.
An applicant who fails to receive calling letters but is in possession of valid official booking receipt should present themselves to the examiner at the appropriate Trade Test Centre during the testing period (First week of April, August and December).
An applicant who fails to report for the Trade Test will be required to pay examination fee afresh during the next test series.
All ready certificates will be sent to the Test Centre where the Candidate took the Trade Test.

Required InformationEdit

full names of applicant
nationality
identity card number
age
call phone number
email address
name of nearest trade testing centre
test centre code
nature of test required
trade name
trade code
trade test series
previous government trade test taken
academic level achieved
other technical training/ course
employment status
contact address

Need for the DocumentEdit

Trade Test Assessment assesses individuals who have acquired knowledge, skills and competence in a particular occupation but do not possess a formal qualification.
Through Trade Testing a person can be assessed in a particular area by sitting for particular types of assessment.

Information which might helpEdit

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is mandated under Industrial Training Act Cap.237 and the Amendment Act 2011 to conduct Testing and Issue Certificates to successful candidates and students.
Currently, there are over 500 institutions and workplaces spread all over the country that, based on their capacity in terms of testing equipment/facilities, have been accredited and approved as Testing Centres. Out of the 500 approved testing institutions, NITA has only 5 institutions being used for testing.