Fabricators
Cut, shape and assemble metal parts from technical drawings.
Manufacturing
Hire machine operators, with skills checked in person.
Set up, run and monitor production machines to a defined standard.
The evidence
What you can see for machine operators
What a trade test can cover
- Follow start-up and shutdown procedures
- Set up a machine from a work instruction
- Spot and report an out-of-spec part
- Follow lockout and machine safety rules
What employers often ask for too
- Machine types operated
- Technical training record, if any
- Factory safety training
These are examples. The test is agreed for each role and employer, and availability is confirmed with you directly.
Trade tests
How a trade test works
- 1
Book
Confirm the trade, requirements, worker consent and an available appointment.
- 2
Test at a centre
The worker completes practical tasks in person using appropriate tools and safety procedures.
- 3
Assessor scores
A human assessor records observations against agreed criteria and reviews the result.
- 4
Report issued
A reviewed report brings together skills evidence, check status and any gaps.
Related manufacturing roles
Quality inspectors
Check parts and products against a specification and record the results.
Maintenance technicians
Keep plant and machinery running through servicing and repairs.
FAQs
Questions you may have.
How can I check that a machine operator can do the job?
The worker completes practical tasks in person while a human assessor observes and records what they did. You review the evidence, along with check status and any gaps, and you decide who to hire.
Are the test tasks fixed?
No. The tasks on this page are examples. The test is agreed for each role and employer, and it does not replace a licence or certificate the destination requires.
Do workers pay for this?
No. SODH does not charge workers for skills verification or access to opportunities.
Can SODH guarantee machine operators for my project?
No. Availability, corridors and timelines are confirmed directly with you, and visa or placement outcomes are never guaranteed.
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