Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Why choose RPL with Everthought Education?
Get access to better jobs, higher pay rates and eligible for your trade, supervisor’s, or builder’s licence.
Simple 3-step RPL process
The whole process is designed around your schedule.
- Submit your application – tell us about your work experience and skills
- Phone interview – chat with our assesor about your skills and experience
- Reference check – We verify your experience with your referees
- Get qualified – Receive your trades qualification upon approval
RPL requirements
You need at least 3 years of industry experience in your trade and 2 references from qualified tradespersons who can verify your skills. You’ll also need evidence of your work experience like photos or work samples.
Receive your qualification upon approval
Once you pass our RPL assessment, you get your nationally recognised qualification straight away. Use it for trade licensing, higher pay rates, supervisor roles, or starting your own business.
Get the recognition you deserve for the skills you already have.
RPL trade specialisations
Train apprentices in carpentry skills your business needs – from basic framing to quality finishing work.
Build a skilled team of bricklayers and blocklayers for your residential and commercial construction jobs.
Develop tiling specialists with in-demand skills for residential and commercial building projects.
Train waterproofing specialists to protect your construction projects from water damage and costly repairs.
Develop wall and ceiling lining experts who deliver quality interior finishes for your building projects.
Build a team of painting and decorating professionals who add value to your residential and commercial work.
Train concreting specialists with the skills to handle foundations, slabs, and structural work for your projects.
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Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help. Please reach out at info@everthought.edu.au.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that assesses your existing skills, knowledge and experience gained through working and learning. It can be used to gain credit towards a qualification without having to complete all the normal coursework.
Anyone who has demonstrated legitimate experience, knowledge or skills that are relevant to the course of study that they want to complete can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Recognition of Current Competency. You will need to have experience in Australia. To be successful, you need to be able to provide evidence of the skills and knowledge you have gained.
A minimum of 3 years experience is necessary for Certificate-level qualifications, and more substantive experience is required for Diploma-level qualifications. The time spent in a role is just one factor to consider when calculating eligibility for RPL – the nature of the experience is just as important. Work and life experience, volunteer work and formal and informal training can contribute to your portfolio of evidence for qualifications through RPL. Currency is also important, which is why our assessor will be reviewing evidence provided demonstrating clients have current industry skills and knowledge.
Everything is done online and over-the-phone with our qualified trainers. Which means if you can provide sufficient evidence of your industry experience or previous training, you may not need to complete any additional formal study. If required, Gap Training can be provided.
RPL means that you do not have to study what you already know. Instead Everthought will assess the skills, knowledge and experience that you have gained through school, study, and life experiences. We do this by looking at:
🡆 Evidence of past work, this can be through paid or voluntary work that you have undertaken in Australia, especially within the past three years in the building and construction industry.
🡆 Past qualifications or statements of attainment.
🡆 References from current and past employment.
Please refer to our course pages and our fees and funding page for more information.
Speak to an expert to discuss your business needs
- info@everthought.com.au
- 1300 728 996
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