Qualifications

Why do I need to be Skills Assessed?

There are many reasons to obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification or Statement of Attainment. Each state of Australia is different in the requirements to operate as a contractor or licensee, within the building and construction industry. Here are some reasons to achieve the final result:
- Obtaining a Licence to operate within your state or territory
- Working without a licence can lead to hefty fines and penalties
- Working without a licence can lead to forfeit of payment by the client

- You need to hold a trade qualification to put on an apprentice

Please see your local state authority for further information on your states/territory requirements

What is Skills Assessment?

Skills Assessment is a process of Recognising Prior Learning (RPL) or experience, whereby an individual can be granted credit towards a Nationally Recognised Qualification, in this case, the CPC30208 Certificate III in Carpentry

What do you need to provide?

The Skills Assessment looks at your current and previous experience within the construction industry. ACTS is able to map this experience and knowledge to the Nationally Recognised Qualification, enabling you to receive a Statement of Attainment, or a Qualification in your professional trade area.

What type of evidence do I need to provide?

ACTS works with you to achieve the final result. Your part in the process is to gather the evidence of previous work, prior learning and experience. Typically, the evidence gathering will include the following:

    * Employment History
    * Photographs
    * Live worksites
    * Reports by other workers, suppliers and supervisors
    * Proof of residency (may be required for funding)

ACTS will provide you with a guide to completing this process, once enrolled.

What next?

Once the evidence gathering process takes place, the ACTS assessor will work with you to discover any gaps within your experience, which may need “Gap Training”. ACTS will then conduct the “Gap Training” to gather further evidence and finalise the results.

In some states you may be required to do further courses, to obtain the appropriate licences. ACTS can assist with this process

Fees and Charges

ACTS will quote you a nominal fee for this service. Please call 1300 726 810 or email skills@tradetrain.com.au

Funding

Funding may be available in your state. Please call 1300 726 810 or email skills@tradetrain.com.au

Trades Recognition