RPL focuses on assessing workplace evidence collected and skills demonstrated to achieve a qualification so you can apply for your trade licence. If you have experience as a tradie and want to get licensed, a nationally recognised RPL qualification through Qualify Me is your first and fastest step to becoming trade licensed.
Kick-start your journey into a lucrative, well earning career by taking our Free 60 second Skills Assessment. Once completed, we will contact you to confirm your eligibility for an RPL qualification with Qualify Me!
Our licensed trade assessors will go through your portfolio with you to assist in gathering the required evidence of your work experience such as: resumé, reference letters, work examples, photos, certificates and any overseas qualifications.
Our trade assessors will call you for a competency conversation and a practical observation if required. Where skills or knowledge gaps are identified, we will walk you through any further assessment that is required.
When the review process is completed, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification issued by a Qualify Me! partner college. Now you can grab that trade licence, promotion or even start your own business.
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Fair Trading NSW is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in NSW. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in NSW that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in QLD. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in QLD that is valued at more than $3300 (incl GST) in labour and materials.
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
Victoria Building Association (VBA) is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in VIC. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in VIC that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
SA Government is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in SA. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in SA.
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
ACT Government is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in ACT. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in ACT that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
WA Government Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in WA. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in WA that is valued at more than $20,000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
NT Business and Industry is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in NT. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in NT that is valued at more than $12,000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
TAS Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in TAS. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in TAS that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..
Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:
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You will require a carpentry licence in most states across Australia. This ensures that you comply with regulations and standards. For example, in NSW, carpenters need a licence to perform any residential waterproofing, including strata, valued at more than $5000 in labour and materials.. Holding a carpentry licence also ensures you meet the requirements of any regulating bodies which will avoid you incurring penalties or fines. You can also legally market your services and initiate contracts/tenders, both of which ensure you earn more than unlicensed carpenters.
To become a licensed carpenter, you need to meet the minimum requirements in your state. For example, in NSW, here are the steps to becoming a licensed carpenter:
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