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CAN YOU BECOME A BUILDER WITHOUT GOING BACK TO TAFE?
Yes. If you already have experience in the building industry, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may allow you to gain a nationally recognised building qualification based on your existing skills and experience rather than completing traditional classroom-based study.
THE GOOD NEWS
You may be able to get the qualification you need for your builder's licence without going back to full-time study.
Your experience could be your pathway.
WHAT IS RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognises the skills, knowledge and experience you've gained through working in your trade.
Instead of repeating training you've already effectively completed through work experience, RPL focuses on what you can already demonstrate.
BASED ON YOUR
EXPERIENCE
Your Real-World Experience is assessed
NO UNNECESSARY CLASSES
You don't have to sit through training you already know.
FLEXIBLE PROCESS
Designed to fit around your work and family life
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
Gain a qualification that is recognised across Australia
WHO IS THIS PATHWAY SUITABLE FOR?
You may be a good candidate if you:
Have numerous years in the construction industry
Work as a carpenter, builder or sub-contractor
Have a solid track record of hands-on work
Want to start your own business
Want to pursue builders licensing oppertunities
Want formal recognition for your years of experience
A journey you don't have to do alone
We know behind many successful Tradies is a partner helping to keep everything moving
We make the process straight forward for both of you
4 STEP PROCESS
1
Hands on Experience
You need at least 2 years building experience and 2 solid references
2
RPL Assesment
Once you jump on board with Southern Construction skills, you'll need to gather evidence to show your competent. Mark will guide you and help you get assessed so you can achieve your goal.
3
Obtain your Cert IV Building & Construction
Once you have met all of the RPL requirements and paid your final payment you with obtain your CPC40120 Cert IV in Building and Construction
4
Apply for your Builders Licence
Having your CPC40120 Qualification means you can now apply for your builder's licence according to your States requirements
How does the Builders RPL Pathway Compare with Going back to TAFE
Traditional TAFE Pathway
Attend Classes
Study Over months or years
Complete Course Work
Fixed Schedules
Builders RPL Pathway
Evidence-Based assesment
Uses exisiting experience
Demonstrate Competency
Flexible process
