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Trade Skills Australia - RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

When you seek out a pre-enrolment eligibility check in Australia, you might discover that you have practically all the skills required to obtain an Australian qualification that could create new employment opportunities. If you’ve been working in engineering-related fields such as boiler making, welding, or even plant design, you’ve probably acquired valuable skills and experience over time. Many of these skills may be the same or similar to what you might learn in a classroom environment. The only difference is that you learned in a hands-on manner — and you don’t have the paperwork to show for it.

At Trade Skills Australia, we can help you assess your skills and determine whether you could pursue a prior learning assessment to earn an Australian qualification without additional and expensive training. Consider what makes that such a valuable proposition.

The Benefits of RPL Qualifications from Trade Skills Australia

Why try to convert your experience into an Australian qualification when you may be comfortably satisfied with your current job performance? Think about the future, and it becomes clear that RPL qualifications offer many benefits, such as:

- You can skip expensive and unnecessary training to “re-learn” skills you already know. Why invest the money, and especially the time, necessary to sit through training sessions when you can prove you already know the material very well? Pricing. To have a skills assessment, RPL providers might first look at what skill needs assessing, your other certifications and also how long it will take to evaluate a bunch of aptitudes. We have a set price for Cert 3 Engineering, and if you wish to do an upgrade to MEM40119 Certificate IV In Engineering Mechanical Trade.
- You could qualify yourself for advancement within your current employment setting or begin looking for more advanced work within your field.
- You can upgrade an existing qualification you have by demonstrating the advancement of your skills through experience in real work conditions.

What to Expect Regarding Our Prior Learning Assessment

What is our process like? With a streamlined approach designed to be as stress free as possible for our clients, pursuing an RPL is easy with our help. You can anticipate the following:

- We’ll provide you with a pre-enrolment eligibility check at first to determine if you are a suitable candidate for an RPL. We never require an up-front fee just to get started. Certificates from a short course you have completed through on the job training.
- We’ll work together with you to start assembling the portfolio you’ll need to prove your qualification. If any areas need shoring up, we can provide helpful suggestions on how to proceed. Your resumé with as many details about your skills as possible and any reference letters from employers and payslips.
- We thoroughly conduct your assessment and provide you with an excellent opportunity to win your RPL. We always look for the best ways to help our clients come away with an Australian qualification at the end of the process.

Why Trade Skills Australia is a Cost-Effective Option

With no fee to check your qualifications and no initial set-up fee, you can go deeper into the RPL process without over-committing your financial resources to the process. While we cannot guarantee outcomes, our aim is always to provide you with the best possible chance of obtaining a passing assessment. We respect your time, your budget, and the hard work you’ve done to build up your career to its current stage. Contact us today to learn more about the prior learning assessment process and the potential to take your work to the next level.

Trade Recognition Service

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Trade Recognition Service

The Trades Recognition Service (TRS) is a type of skills assessment program for tradespeople who are actively engaged in their respective engineering trades. The TRS program is ideal for any resident in Australia who has the skills – but not the Australian qualification – needed to perform a specific job. Trades recognition can help everyone – from native Australians to long-time migrants and new arrivals – to have their prior learning and experience recognised and counted towards their new Australian certification. Trade Skills Australia offers trade skills recognition in NSW to assist individuals who are skilled but not qualified to find better jobs and move closer to achieving their professional goals.

Benefits of a Trade Certificate in Australia

Why do you need to be certified to work in licensed trades? Starting a career in a trade is a very hands-on experience; why not just learn as you go and rely on your experience to land jobs? Unfortunately, it isn’t quite that simple. Becoming certified in your field is an excellent way to learn in a structured way, ensuring that all bases are covered. It can also qualify you for important registrations and licenses. If you do have extensive prior experience, it can even contribute to your certification through Australian trade recognition. Here are some of the advantages of having a certificate in a specific trade.

- You may be able to earn more money. Unsurprisingly, workers with certificates not only find it easier to become employed but also may find that they make more money than uncertified employees. By completing trade skills training, you can boost your income, no matter which trade you choose.
- It may help you get a license. Having a trade license is a significant advantage. Today’s customers expect their tradies to hold licenses, and they’ll ask you about yours before securing your services. You may miss out on a large number of savvy potential customers without a license. While you may be able to pass the required tests and retain licensing through experience alone, you’ll be much more likely to succeed if you first complete the appropriate certificates in your field.
- It demonstrates your work ethic. Just like having a license, being certified shows that your work ethic is strong. This is essential because it proves to customers that you don’t cut corners and do business the right way. It will be easier to build customer trust and loyalty, and your customers will be more likely to recommend you to their friends and family.
- It may keep you safer on the job. Proper training and safety procedures can significantly reduce the risk of becoming injured at work. When you get an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate, it shows that you learned all the best practices in safety for your trade. Improving safety not only helps prevent injuries (to you and any people around you, both customers and co-workers), but it also enables you to avoid the missed work and lost income that may accompany an injury.
- It can fill gaps in your knowledge. You may have years of experience under your belt without ever earning a certificate. Through your dedication and hard work, you’ve learned many things that certified, but less experienced tradies haven’t. However, there may still be gaps in your essential knowledge because of the unstructured way in which you’ve learned. The good news is that thanks to trade recognition, it can be much easier for you to earn your certification than for someone who is just starting in the field.

What You Can Expect from Trade Skills Australia Regarding Trade Recognition in NSW

When you plan to participate in a trade certification check or skills assessment, it helps to know what to expect and be prepared. There are two main stages of skills assessments: the documentary assessment and the skills assessment. What each stage involves can vary depending on your specific occupation.

- Documentary assessment. The documentary assessment stage is similar to submitting a CV for a new job. Basically, you’re providing documentation of the different aspects of your trade – for example, proof of work experience and financial evidence. You can prove work experience through documents such as employer references, photographs, or videos. Financial evidence may include wage slips, invoices, or tax documents.
- Skills assessment. The skills assessment stage will differ depending on whether you are in a licensed or unlicensed trade. This stage is the main part of your evaluation. Its purpose is to give your examiners a clear idea of the skills that you possess and how much you understand about your trade. That way, they’ll know where the gaps in your knowledge are (if any) and how to integrate your existing expertise with the remainder of the education you need to achieve full certification.

What You Should Know About Trade Skills Recognition

When it comes to earning the qualification that you need to land better jobs, you should know that three main types of skills recognition can help you. These are:

- Credit transfer. Credit transfer refers to the process of recognising the formal studies you have completed in the past that are the equivalent of one or more units that form part of the qualification you are trying to receive. For a credit transfer, you will be required to submit formal academic transcripts or the equivalent that show the units for which you are seeking credit transfer. If the equivalence is accepted, then you will not need to repeat those units of study.
- Recognition of current competency. Recognition of current competency is just what it sounds like: an assessment of your capacity to perform specific tasks. If you have previously completed the requirements for a module or unit of competency and now need to be reassessed to determine your skill level, this may apply. However, recognition of current competency applies only to specific certifications, such as First Aid, which remains current for a short time and then expire.
- Recognition of prior learning. Your existing knowledge, experience, and skills can help you earn a qualification through this process, known as recognition of prior learning. You may be eligible to receive a full or partial qualification without going through formal training, depending on your skill level, saving you a considerable amount of time and money. This process is ideal for those who have significant work experience (paid or unpaid), prior formal training, community work experience, knowledge and skills gained on the job, or any other work or life experiences that have taught you key skills in a given trade.

Trade Skills Australia offers recognition of prior learning services in the engineering industry.

What You Should Know About Trade Skills Recognition

When it comes to earning the qualification that you need to land better jobs, you should know that three main types of skills recognition can help you. These are:

- Credit transfer. Credit transfer refers to the process of recognising the formal studies you have completed in the past that are the equivalent of one or more units that form part of the qualification you are trying to receive. For a credit transfer, you will be required to submit formal academic transcripts or the equivalent that show the units for which you are seeking credit transfer. If the equivalence is accepted, then you will not need to repeat those units of study.
- Recognition of current competency. Recognition of current competency is just what it sounds like: an assessment of your capacity to perform specific tasks. If you have previously completed the requirements for a module or unit of competency and now need to be reassessed to determine your skill level, this may apply. However, recognition of current competency applies only to specific certifications, such as First Aid, which remains current for a short time and then expire.
- Recognition of prior learning. Your existing knowledge, experience, and skills can help you earn a qualification through this process, known as recognition of prior learning. You may be eligible to receive a full or partial qualification without going through formal training, depending on your skill level, saving you a considerable amount of time and money. This process is ideal for those who have significant work experience (paid or unpaid), prior formal training, community work experience, knowledge and skills gained on the job, or any other work or life experiences that have taught you key skills in a given trade.

Trade Skills Australia offers recognition of prior learning services in the engineering industry.

Related Services We Provide to an Australian Trade Certificate

At Trade Skills Australia, we offer skills assessment and recognition services for the mechanical engineering and fabrication industries. We recognise prior learning for many different Australian qualifications, such as:

- MEM 30319 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Welding). This qualification is for those working in the metal fabrication industry in oil and gas, maintenance, mining, marine, and more. Also known as structural steel and welding trades workers, welders cut, shape, and join metals such as iron and steel for many large and small projects. These workers may also repair small items such as watches and furniture or large items such as buildings and ships. People with this qualification hold job titles such as First-Class Welder, Heavy Welder, Structural Welder, and Pipe Welder.
- MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing). This qualification is for people who work in various sectors of the surface preparation and finishing industry. It covers mechanical and chemical surface preparation, including abrasive blasting and protective coating application. Common job titles for individuals with this qualification include Abrasive Blaster, Industrial Coater, Blaster Painter, Industrial Painter, Marine Painter, Industrial Spray Painter, and Powder Coater.
- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade (Machining). Candidates working in the mechanical engineering industry in marine, mining, or food processing may benefit from this qualification. A machining professional studies specifications and drawings to determine suitable methods, materials, machine settings, and sequences of operations for various machines. They may also fit fabricated components into assemblies, shape cutting tools, check for accuracy using precision measuring equipment and perform maintenance tasks on the machines. Someone with this qualification may hold a job title such as First-Class Machinist, CNC Machinist, CNC Lathe Operator, Manual Machinist, Milling Machinist, or Turner.
- MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering. This qualification is for candidates who have honed their skills in their existing trade or added to their skillset from other trades. Depending on their areas of focus, they may possess advanced skills in design, manufacture, assembly, installation, testing, modification, commissioning, fault finding, and maintenance of machinery and equipment. This qualification is also ideal for people who have held leadership roles within the engineering, metal, manufacturing, and associated industries. Jobs within this certification may include CNC programming, maintenance, boilermaking, patternmaking, toolmaking, welding, and plant mechanic.

About Trade Skills Australia

At Trade Skills Australia, we provide trade skills recognition and recognition of prior learning within the engineering industry. We are passionate about offering exceptional and intensive skills management services to skilled but non-qualified workers in the engineering space, both nationally and internationally, to help open the door to better employment opportunities throughout Australia. It’s our greatest aspiration to deliver the best quality of service and provide essential trades recognition in NSW to help Australian workers. If you have prior learning in the engineering industry that you would like to have counted towards an official certification in your field, contact us today.

Skills Assessment

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Taking a skills assessment is an excellent way to determine what techniques you need to focus on to build your career. The Trade Skills Australia team allows you to tap into practical trade skills you learned on the job to advance your professional opportunities.

Key Questions to Ask Trade Skills Australia Regarding Skill Recognition

Many of our clients come from backgrounds where they have never experienced a skill recognition process before, which usually triggers many questions. Examples of queries that we receive from interested clients include:

- How is the assessment performed? Our team will set you up with online access to your evaluation. We coordinate with you to find a day and a time that doesn’t impede your work schedule so that you can give the assessment your undivided attention.
- Will I receive a certificate in recognition of my skills? Obtaining a certificate as a result of your assessment is something you should take pride in, and why we provide every client with a certificate that they can display in their home or office.
- What documentation do you need? Our team will let you know precisely what we need to perform the assessment. Pre-enrolment documentation, as well as workplace information and other supporting documents, are examples of what we will request. You can provide this information to us via e-mail. If you have concerns about what we need, just let us know.

What You Can Expect from Trade Skills Australia Regarding Skills Recognition in QLD

Our team wants to see you make the most out of your skills recognition assessment in QLD, which is why you can always expect the following from us:

- Multiple certificate options: Are you interested in becoming a boilermaker? Perhaps you have an affinity for welding? Do you consider yourself a jack of all trades? Regardless of your answer, we provide you with the opportunity to earn a variety of certificates that help to authorise your skillset.
- Fast response times: We understand that you want to move forward with an assessment as soon as possible. When you trust us with your skills assessment needs, you can count on a fast response time around your unique schedule.
- Two site access: Do you feel more comfortable talking in-person to a member of our team about your skills assessment? Not a problem. We maintain a location in both West Lakes and Greenmount to cater to your needs. Our Greenmount site is by appointment only, so be sure to contact us ahead of time if you would like to come to this location.

The Best Advice You Can Hear Regarding a Skill Recognition Assessment

At Trade Skills Australia, we pride ourselves on offering our clients every opportunity to capitalise on their career goals. Don’t waste any more time second-guessing whether you can enhance the skills you already possess. Contact us today for more information.

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RPL Australia

What do you do if you have all the skills you need for a job, but you are non-qualified according to the job spec? We deliver relevant, high standard, compliant RPL service in Australia to have you assessed and working in no time. If you work in fabrication or mechanical engineering, we will be sure to evaluate you and recognise prior learning courses in a range of certifications.

Fast Facts About RPL Courses in Australia

In most hands-on jobs, you learn most of your skills during informal training or learning the ropes. We know that it is not fair to judge one’s ability to do a job simply based on a certificate, which is why we can assess you in the following Australian qualifications:

- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. For you to obtain a certificate in general mechanical engineering, we will assess your skills as fitter and turner, machinist, operator, maintainer or technician.
- MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and mobile plant mechanic. We can assess your fixed and mobile plant mechanics skills that include experience as diesel, HD and Plant mechanic, among others.
- MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade. With an emphasis on surface finishing. Specific jobs include spray painter, powder coater, and industrial painter.

Very often, skills that you perform with your hands or learn as an apprentice are not valued or accredited through RPL courses in Australia. We want to change that through an assessment of your boiler making, welding, sheet metalworking, surface finishing, fitting and machining skills.

What You Can Expect from us Regarding Recognition of Prior Learning in Australia

To obtain a recognition of prior learning certificate in Australia, you must provide us with certain information before assessing your skills.

- Convenience. We provide you with online assessments so we can work around your schedule. We support you to make the process fast and efficient.
- Assessment. Once we have processed your application, our assessor will contact you to do a technical and a documentary assessment of your relevant skills.
- Submission. For us to truly know that you can do your job, we further require any supporting or workplace evidence in the form of documents that will allow us to provide you with a full certificate.

We aim to provide a fast, compliant assessment of your skills and knowledge. You can find us in West Lakes and Greenmount, but our assessments mainly take place online for efficiency. We advise that you contact us first on the journey of career enhancement so that you know what documentation we will require from you during the process.

About Trade Skills Australia

We want you to gain all the recognition of prior learning you can for your on the job skills through an intensive skills assessment so that you have certification for your skills and knowledge. We have a set price for Cert Engineering 3 and 4, respectively, and you can download our fees and pricing structure, or you can contact us if you require more information on our process or certification.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

When you have a broad set of skills and a deep technical understanding of engineering-related tasks but no formal qualifications, recognition of prior learning could open the door to new opportunities. Don’t allow your career to become stagnant because you do not have the appropriate Australian qualifications showcasing your capabilities. In some cases, you may have acquired experience “on the job” over many years because you chose to enter the workforce early, didn’t finish trade school or didn’t go to trade school at all. Some who pursue an RPL or recognition of prior learning are newcomers to the nation who need a convenient way to translate qualifications from overseas into Australian Qualifications.

Excessive heat exposureAt Trade Skills Australia, we are here to help you achieve an RPL certification so you can start making steps towards advancing and enhancing your career. With a friendly team, a proven process, and one of the most candidate-friendly pricing structures in the industry, we hope to play an important role in opening new doors for you. First, explore what this process involves, then explore more in-depth information about how RPL qualification works.

What You Should Know About RPL

If you have never considered this process before, it can seem a bit daunting. You may hear a lot of talk about “assessments,” “evidence,” and “portfolios.” It doesn’t take long before you can end up feeling overwhelmed. Let’s break down the major elements of how an RPL works to de-mystify this process.

- The most important element of an RPL is the evidence you supply to support a claim that you should earn a particular certificate by bypassing the usual educational route. You will need to collect this evidence into a “portfolio” that we will use as part of your assessment. Reviewing the types of machinery and equipment, and
- Additionally, it is a requirement to undertake a thorough technical assessment during an RPL so that we may determine what units you are competent in. The Qualifications “Packaging Rules” determine the competencies needed to earn a qualification. We use our understanding of these rules to provide a fair yet comprehensive assessment of your skills and knowledge.
- When granted, an RPL is identical to the classroom qualification itself. There is no functional difference, so it is just as if you devoted the hours necessary to learning and passing an examination.

The Benefits of Obtaining an RPL Certificate from Trade Skills Australia

What makes Trade Skills Australia the right option for those in engineering-related careers who want to undertake a recognition of prior learning assessment? A fresh face in the world of RTOs and RPL, we bring a better understanding and a more customer-friendly approach to the table. Here’s what that means in terms of the benefits you’ll experience:

- We provide an entirely online service for your convenience. We understand that your working hours may be complex, and it is often difficult to fit additional tasks into the few hours you have free each day. Trade Services Australia has designed a process that is easy for anyone to access. Even our document submission process is entirely online and at your discretion.
- We offer a free pre-enrolment review before you begin the process. Want to know whether you should consider investing in the RPL process at all? Let’s have a conversation about your experience and the kind of evidence you might bring to the table to see if you qualify.
- We don’t require any payment upon your initial evidence submission. Unlike some other providers you may find, we believe in doing our pre-enrolment review first before asking you to open your wallet.

Problems an RPL Assessment Can Help Address

Pursuing an RPL can be an important stepping stone on your path to career advancement. By trying to convert your experience into a real qualification, you can address several problems you may have encountered already, such as:

- A slowdown in your career advancement. Feelings of stagnation aren’t always solved by making lateral moves to similar positions in other companies. Moving forward to the next growth stage in your career could require more credentials.
- Missed opportunities for promotion or increases in your compensation packages. You and your employer may both know you are well-suited to a particular position or job role. Still, procedures require that employees hold the appropriate qualifications for the job role. Without the right certificate, it could mean you’ve missed out on something.
- A lack of time to use for pursuing classroom-based training and education to advance an existing qualification. Perhaps you already hold a Certificate III, for example, and you would like to upgrade to a Certificate IV. It’s possible your work experience and efforts may already qualify you for such an upgrade, and an RPL can help you get there.

Common Mistakes People Make When Pursuing an RPL Course

Although RPLs are a popular way to approach professional development for both industry veterans and new arrivals, the procedure does have some complexities. Our team is here to keep you on the right path, but you should be aware of some typical pitfalls you may encounter:

- Failing to allocate enough time to pursue your RPL fully. We understand that many RPL candidates have a full-time position in their industry already, and that led us to invest in the implementation of our online communication process. However, it is important to recognise that you will still need to invest some time in meeting the requirements.
- Missing the opportunity to include substantial evidence in your portfolio. If anything could support your assessment for an RPL, it should go into your portfolio. Don’t make the mistake of believing that certain items are unimportant or not relevant enough for inclusion. When in doubt, you can always ask for our insight.

Tips to Plan for Obtaining Recognised Prior Learning

Think you’re ready to get started? We can’t wait to work with you to assess your skills and knowledge and guide you towards achieving an Australian qualification. As you prepare to engage our services, please consider the following tips to make a strong start:

- Start thinking about the kind of evidence you can put into your portfolio right now. A quick internet search can give you some idea about what others typically include in RPL portfolios for engineering applications. For example, someone who was educated overseas and emigrated to Australia could produce a diploma or certificate obtained from their nation of origin.
- Determine when you can set aside some time in your schedule each week to focus on the RPL process. Figuring this out in advance and building a routine around it will let you zero in on meeting the requirements without enduring unnecessary stress from an inappropriate work-life balance.

What to Expect from Trade Skills Australia’s RPL Assessment

What is it like to work with one of our assessors on your prior learning assessment and recognition? We employ a smooth four-step process that’s easy to follow, and we keep you informed of your responsibilities at every step along the way. Here’s what to expect:

- Step one: get in touch with our team for a consultative conversation about RPL, the process, and why you might be a suitable candidate for it. Our friendly team can answer all the questions you have and perform a free pre-enrolment eligibility check.
- Step two: proceed through the evidence-gathering phase and undertake the pre-enrolment process. We will provide as much guidance as possible to make this step less confusing and more straightforward.
- Step three: complete your submissions to our assessors, who will then begin a comprehensive documentary assessment of your evidence and a technical assessment of your skills and knowledge.
- Step four: receive your RPL upon satisfaction of all the requirements. Congratulations! You’ve successfully “upskilled” your Australian qualifications, and you can begin the work of advancing your career even further.

The Best Advice You Can Hear Regarding the RPL Process

In closing, we’d also like to share some helpful words of advice for those prepared to undertake this effort. Here’s some of what we’ve learned from helping others navigate the RPL procedure from start to finish:

- Be confident in yourself and your abilities. At Trade Skills Australia, we recognise the hard work you’ve already performed to reach this stage. Although RPLs can seem daunting at first, they are nothing compared to the challenges you’ve already faced and surmounted in your career.
- Be patient. Evidence gathering and portfolio building can take time, though it is still faster than pursuing the classroom option. Our assessors work as quickly as possible, but making the final assessment decision requires careful attention to detail.
- Be thorough. Give yourself the best chance to be awarded your new Australian qualification by doing what it takes to get the proof of competency you need. Whether that’s contacting an old educational institute or reaching out to a colleague from a previous employer for a letter, go the extra mile — the results are worth the effort.

Why Trust Trade Skills Australia With Your RPL Training?

At Trade Skills Australia, we’ve helped many Trades Workers obtain a prior recognition of learning, and we have an in-depth understanding of the system. Our goal is always the same – to support our clients as they work hard to prepare for the next stage in their career. Because we do not require an initial fee to begin the process, we make it more accessible to explore your options. When it comes to your livelihood and professional development, we believe that your needs should always come first. Learn more about the different Australian qualifications that we offer an RPL online, or contact us to request more information and begin an initial assessment.