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TRADE TESTING
Trade Testing Assessment Process
Understand the general steps involved in preparing for and completing a practical trade skill assessment.
About the Assessment Journey
Trade testing evaluates practical technical ability in a specific trade. It focuses on what a candidate can demonstrate in a structured assessment setting, rather than on classroom teaching alone.
This page outlines a general pathway from first enquiry to assessment and next steps. The exact assessment steps may vary depending on the trade and assessment requirements.
General Assessment Process
Enquiry
The candidate (or organisation) contacts AKR and shares information about the trade and the testing requirement.
Candidate Guidance
The AKR team provides available information about the relevant assessment, what to expect at a high level, and any requirements that apply.
Preparation
The candidate prepares according to the applicable trade and assessment requirements. Preparation may include practical readiness and following any instructions provided by AKR.
Practical Assessment
The candidate demonstrates relevant practical technical skills in a structured assessment environment.
Result / Next Step
The assessment outcome and any applicable next steps are communicated according to the relevant process.
Before the Assessment
A simple preparation checklist:
• Confirm the trade for which assessment is requested
• Understand the requirements shared by AKR for that assessment
• Follow all safety instructions
• Arrive prepared for practical demonstration
• Bring any documents or items requested for your assessment (if applicable)
• Follow assessor instructions during the process
Specific documents or items are confirmed by AKR for each case — this page does not list fixed requirements.
During the Assessment
During practical assessment, candidates can generally expect focus on:
• Practical demonstration of technical ability
• Trade-specific skills relevant to the assessment
• Safety awareness in the assessment environment
• Correct use of tools and equipment where applicable
• Following instructions from the assessor
The exact tasks depend on the trade and assessment requirements.
After the Assessment
After the practical assessment, candidates may receive information about the assessment outcome and any applicable next steps, according to the process that applies to their assessment.
Further details are provided by AKR as relevant to each case.
After the practical assessment, candidates may receive information about the assessment outcome and any applicable next steps, according to the process that applies to their assessment.
Further details are provided by AKR as relevant to each case.