How to get Trade Test Certificate in Nigeria: a helpful guide

How to get Trade Test Certificate in Nigeria: a helpful guide

Trade Test Certificate in Nigeria is important when searching for specific jobs. The Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity is the only state body authorized to issue a certificate of competence (Trade Test Certificates) to artisans whose working skills meet the required standards.

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Learn how to get the Trade Test Certificate in Nigeria and other essential details about it from this article. This information is essential for job seekers because most artisan employers require this certificate.

What is Trade Test Certificate?

Trade testing is a specific process of qualified assessment of the level of skills in various professions and specialties. The issuance of the Trade Test Certificate in Nigeria occurs after an artisan proves they are skilled in their areas of specialization. Trade Test Certificate can be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class.

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How to get Trade Test Certificate

You must pass a Trade Test at an accredited trade test centre in Nigeria to get this certificate from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Productivity. Please contact your nearest accredited trade test centre for a thorough explanation of registering for this test. One of the best trade test centers in Nigeria is IDCL Africa.

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Where to get Trade Test Certificate?

The Federal Ministry of Labor and Productivity organizes trade testing seminars to determine the level of skills of employed and temporarily unemployed tradesmen and students in 46 professions. Certified personnel invigilate the test.

The Trade Test Certificate gives tradesmen an upper hand when seeking jobs. You can get a higher-paying position in your company if you have this certificate because it proves to employers that they can trust your skills.

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Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Labor and Productivity improves the trade test syllabus yearly to make the document beneficial to society.

How to get Trade Test Certificate
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List of trade test courses in Nigeria

The Federal Government set up a committee in response to Nigeria's high unemployment rate. The committee's primary objective was to reduce unemployment. They, therefore, created training centers and upgraded the Trade Testing Syllabus.

You will get a trade test certificate if you have at least 3 years of work experience. In addition, some trade tests require educational certificates to prove you are knowledgeable in your field of specialization. Below is a list of trade test in Nigeria.

  • Auto Mechanics
  • Audio Visual Equipment Mechanic
  • Auto Electrician Work
  • Automotive Mechatronics
  • Blacksmith
  • Bricklaying & Masonry
  • Cabinet Making
  • Carpentry & Joinery
  • Carpentry (Boat making)
  • Ceramic, Brick & Pottery making
  • Coach Building
  • Computer craftwork
  • Driver Mechanic work
  • Driver Mechanic work (EMM)
  • Electrical Fitting
  • Electrician work (D&I)
  • Filming/Event videographer Metal Fabrication
  • Metal Machining
  • Motor body Building
  • Spray Painting
  • Stream Fitt.
  • Tailoring
  • Television Mechanic work
  • Turnpiking
  • Vulcanizing & Tire work
  • Weaving (Textile)
  • Weaving (Blind)
  • Welding (Gas)

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The Trade Test Syllabus covers many emerging trades or business opportunities. Most of them offer an artisan an independent Trade status. These trades are:

  • Plaster of Paris (P.O.P)
  • Tiling
  • Beads making
  • Hats making
  • Scaffolding work
  • Pipe welding
  • Aluminum work
  • Automotive Mechatronics
  • Satellite Dish and Telephone Mechanic work
  • Plant and Generator Mechanic work
  • Glass and plastic work
  • Marine Mechanic work
  • Driver/ Mechanics work
  • Piggery
  • Poultry

How to contact Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment?

Reach out to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment using these contact details:

  • Address: P.M.B. 04, Federal Secretariat Complex Phase I, Annex II, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja FCT. Nigeria
  • Email: info@labour.gov.ng
  • Website: fmic.gov.ng

Trade Test has created many job opportunities and promoted technological advancement. Find out how to get Trade Test Certificate in Nigeria from accredited centres and kick off your career as soon as possible.

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