FAQ: Will there be the same questions for each client type test?
No. There is a pool of questions and these will be picked on a random basis for each client type test
FAQ: How long will each test last
Two hours
FAQ: What is the pass rate for each test?
60%
FAQ: How will they know what chapters of the Act to focus on for each client type test?
There will be a full list on the NCAP website of what chapters relate to each client type test.
FAQ: What do nominated employees have to bring along when they write the test?
Their original Identity book or card. They also need to bring their own documentation (a hard copy of the Act and rules (if applicable at the time of CSK) as it is an open book test. Only hard copies are allowed. No electronic devices are allowed in the test centre. They also need to bring […]
FAQ: If we want one person to write several client type tests, how do we do it that it doesn’t waste too much time that they would be off work?
When you book, you can try and book for several client type tests in one day but for different sessions as there will be multiple sessions of tests running per day at each training venue.
FAQ: Why can a nominated employee not write one test for all applicable client types?
The requirement and chapters covered per client type differs and therefore the employee must write each test per client type.
FAQ: Can the same employee write more than one client type test?
Yes, if different bookings were made for multiple client types. An employee cannot, however, write different tests for different client types in one session.
FAQ: How many employees can write a CSK test for each client type?
SARS has limited the number to two in the initial registration/licensing phase as is required under the new Customs Control Act as it has insufficient capacity to accommodate ALL traders’ employees for certification. Once a number of clients have had an opportunity to write and therefore register/ licence, then traders can send as many employees […]
FAQ: How do we get more information about these client types, including ones which never existed before under the current Act?
Chapter 28 of the Customs Control Act governs the registration of the different client types. A comprehensive list is found in in the Rules (Rule 28.2 to Rule 28.7) Licence types are found in Rule 29.2 to Rule 29.8.). We will also have more information on our dedicated NCAP website.
