Nigeria - Apply for Trade Test Certificate (Certificate of Competence)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Trade Test Certificate (Certificate of Competence), the applicant has to approach the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. The applicant will receive a notification from the NBTE regarding the date and venue for the trade test.
11. The applicant will need to appear in person on the scheduled date with the necessary documents, such as his/her valid ID card, educational qualifications, and proof of payment.
12. After completing the trade test, the applicant will receive his/her Trade Test Certificate of Competence.
13. This entire process can be completed within 20 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identification (national identity card, international passport or driver's license.)
• Education qualification (primary, secondary or tertiary education certificates)
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

The Executive Secretary
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
Plot B Bida Road
P.M.B. 2239
Kaduna - Nigeria
email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any qualified person who intends to Apply for a Trade Test Certificate (Certificate of Competence) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Trade Test Certificate (also known as the Certificate of Competence) in Nigeria is a document that certifies an individual's competence in a particular trade. It is issued by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria.

Information which might help

• The Trade Test Certificate is obtained after an individual has completed a trade test in their chosen trade. The trade test is a practical assessment that evaluates an individual's skills, knowledge, and competence in their chosen trade. The test is conducted by an accredited examining body, and it typically includes both theoretical and practical components.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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