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You Call Yourself A Tradie. But Not Qualified?

That missing qualification is stopping you from better opportunities, higher-paying positions, future licensing pathways and taking your trade career to the next level.

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Confused about the process?

  • Turn the experience you've already earned into a recognised qualification - faster, while continuing to work and staying fully compliant in Australia.

Qualification Pathways We Support

Building & Construction

Diploma of Building & Construction

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting & Decorating

Mechanical Trades

Fabrication Trades

  • 🛠️ Get Qualified Or It's Free*
  • 💰 Up To 20% Off Available
  • 📋 Free Eligibility Assessment
  • 💳 Flexible Payment Options
  • 🚀 Placement Assistance Available*
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Assessment

Is This Right For You?

2+ Years Trade Experience
Currently Working In The Industry
Australian Industry Experience
Able To Demonstrate Your Skills
Looking To Gain A Recognised Qualification

What Changes After Qualification?

Before After
Years Of Experience Recognised Qualification
Experience Only Experience + Credentials
Limited Opportunities Expanded Career Opportunities
Skills Without Recognition Industry Recognition
Potential Licensing Limitations Future Licensing Pathways
Unclear Career Direction Greater Professional Confidence
Find Out If I Qualify
Assessment

Why More Tradies Are Getting Qualified?

The trade industry is evolving.
More employers, contractors, projects and licensing pathways are placing greater value on recognised qualifications.
For many experienced tradies, the qualification is no longer the next step.
It's the missing piece.

How The Qualification Process Works

1. Free Eligibility Assessment
  • Share your trade, experience, current work status and goals.
2. Experience & Evidence Review
  • Your practical skills, work history and supporting evidence are reviewed.
3. Qualification Pathway Mapping
  • You are guided toward the most suitable qualification pathway based on your background.
4. Assessment & Gap Training
  • Your experience is assessed against qualification requirements. If any gap exists, you may complete only the required gap training or assessment.
5. Additional Requirements (Program-Specific)
  • Once all competency requirements are met, you receive your recognised qualification.
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Assessment

What Evidence Can Be Used?

  • Payslips
  • Resume
  • Employment History
  • Reference Letters
  • Photos Of Work Completed
  • Videos Of Work Performed
  • Licences & Tickets
  • Invoices & Contracts
  • Tax Documents
  • Other Supporting Evidence

You May Be Eligible If You:

✔ Have Relevant Trade Experience
✔ Have worked in Australia
✔ Can show real practical skills
✔ Can provide supporting evidence
✔ Want to gain a recognised qualification

Where A Qualification Could Lead

Building & Construction
  • ✔ Progress toward builder registration pathways
    ✔ Site Supervisor opportunities
    ✔ Construction Management career pathways
    ✔ Access to larger commercial and residential projects
Diploma of Building & Construction
  • ✔ Pathways toward builder-level responsibilities
    ✔ Project Management opportunities
    ✔ Construction leadership roles
    ✔ Business ownership and growth opportunities
Carpentry
  • ✔ Future licensing pathway support
    ✔ Leading Hand and Supervisor opportunities
    ✔ Residential and commercial project opportunities
    ✔ Greater credibility with employers and clients
Plumbing
  • ✔ Plumbing licence pathway support
    ✔ Expanded employment opportunities
    ✔ Future contractor and business opportunities
    ✔ Increased career progression potential
Painting & Decorating
  • ✔ Greater trade recognition
    ✔ Larger project opportunities
    ✔ Contractor and subcontractor opportunities
    ✔ Stronger professional credibility
Mechanical Trades
  • ✔ Advanced trade and technical roles
    ✔ Workshop leadership opportunities
    ✔ Career progression into supervisory positions
    ✔ Greater industry recognition
Fabrication Trades
  • ✔ Welding and fabrication trade recognition
    ✔ Workshop and site leadership opportunities
    ✔ Larger project opportunities
    ✔ Expanded career pathways within the industry

Free Eligibility Assessment

Complete the assessment below and find out whether your experience may support a recognised qualification pathway

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    How Much Experience Do I Need?

    Requirements vary depending on your trade and qualification pathway. Many applicants usually have at least 2 years of hands-on industry experience.

    Evidence may include payslips, employment history, resumes, references, photos, videos, licences, tickets, invoices, contracts and other supporting documents.

    Yes. The process is designed for experienced workers, so many applicants continue working while progressing through their qualification pathway.

    Yes. The initial eligibility assessment is free and helps identify whether your experience may support a recognised qualification pathway.

    A qualification advisor will review your information and contact you to discuss your
    experience, evidence, suitable pathways and next steps.

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    RPL Pathways Available

    Australian Training Standards Compliant

    ✓ Nationally Recognised Qualification   |   ✓ RPL Pathways Available   |   ✓ Australian Training Standards Compliant

    Your Experience Built The Skills.

    A recognised qualification could be the next step toward greater opportunities, future pathways and long-term career growth.

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