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Verification

Skills verified in person, not just on paper

Workers demonstrate their trade. Human assessors record what they can do, alongside background checks and document review.

Trade tests

How a trade test works

  1. 1

    Book

    Confirm the trade, requirements, worker consent and an available appointment.

  2. 2

    Test at a centre

    The worker completes practical tasks in person using appropriate tools and safety procedures.

  3. 3

    Assessor scores

    A human assessor records observations against agreed criteria and reviews the result.

  4. 4

    Report issued

    A reviewed report brings together skills evidence, check status and any gaps.

Trades we test

Proposed trade coverage. Tests, equipment and assessor availability are confirmed per location.

  • Electrician
  • Welder
  • Plumber
  • Mason
  • Carpenter
  • HVAC technician
  • Driver
  • Steel fixer
  • Caregiver
  • Hospitality staff

  • Background checks

    Checks are relevant to the role and corridor, and coordinated with worker consent. Reports distinguish completed checks, pending work and concerns that need human review. A pending check is never presented as a clear result.

  • Our assessors

    The proposed standard is relevant trade expertise, training in assessment criteria, safe test delivery and evidence recording. People sign off results and review disputed scores. Assessor profiles and the final training standard will be shared with partners before any test.

Evidence

A full sample verification report

Discuss verification for your trade

Sample report

Skills verification report

Report ID
Unique report reference
Worker name
Shown with the worker's consent
Worker consent
What was agreed, and when
Trade
The trade assessed
Trade test score
Result on the agreed scale
Assessor
Who observed and signed off
Test centre
Centre and location
Date
Date of the assessment
Background check status
Pending, completed or review needed
Document status
Outcome of the document review

Practical assessment evidence

Tasks demonstrated
Recorded by the assessor
Safety observations
Recorded by the assessor
Scoring criteria
Recorded by the assessor
Assessor observations
Recorded by the assessor
Training gaps / recommendations
Recorded by the assessor
Human sign-off and review status
Recorded by the assessor

Audit trail

Timestamp · Action taken · Reviewer · Supporting evidence

A report records evidence and pending checks; it does not guarantee a job, a visa or a successful outcome.

Planned coverage

Test centres across origin countries

Where we plan to run trade tests. These are not open centres yet, and the location and appointment are confirmed before any booking.

  • India
  • Nepal
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Vietnam
  • Myanmar
  • Cambodia
  • Thailand

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is a trade test the same as document verification?

No. A trade test observes practical work in person. Documents provide supporting information but do not replace a skills demonstration.

What if a worker fails a test?

The report records the skills demonstrated and gaps identified. The worker can ask for a review and discuss training or reassessment. Retest arrangements are confirmed directly; passing and placement are never guaranteed.

Can I book any of these centres now?

The list shows planned coverage in origin countries, not open centres. Contact SODH to confirm a real location, trade and appointment before making arrangements.

Who approves the score?

A human assessor reviews the practical evidence and signs off the result. AI organises the records; it does not make the final assessment.

Do workers pay SODH?

No. SODH does not charge workers for skills verification or access to opportunities.