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Already doing the work? Get the qualification.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) turns your work experience into a full qualification. Apply free, and you get a fixed price before you pay anything.

How RPL works

You show evidence of what you already do. A qualified assessor checks it against the qualification.

1

Apply online

Pick your qualification and tell us about your work. About five minutes, and no payment.

2

We check you’re eligible

Within 2 business days we confirm the qualification, your price and the evidence you’ll need.

3

Pay and send evidence

Your invoice comes with the agreed price. Then you upload your evidence and talk your assessor through your work.

4

Get your qualification

If you’re assessed as competent in every unit, you receive the full qualification. If there’s a gap, we tell you exactly what’s missing.

Qualifications you can apply for

Civil and building qualifications on Stark Institute’s scope (RTO 45180).

CodeQualification and who it suitsApply
RII30826Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant OperationsExcavator, loader, roller, grader and dozer operatorsApply
RII30926Certificate III in Civil ConstructionCivil labourers, pipelayers, road crew and civil concretersApply
RII40720Certificate IV in Civil ConstructionLeading hands, supervisors and foremen on civil jobsApply
CPC30326Certificate III in CarpentryCarpenters with trade-level experienceApply
CPC33020Certificate III in Bricklaying and BlocklayingBricklayers and blocklayersApply
CPC50220Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)Site managers, builders and estimatorsApply

Business, security and community services qualifications are also on Stark’s scope. Call 0469 338 334 to ask about those.

Free eligibility check

Four quick questions. Nothing is sent, and it takes about 30 seconds.

Which qualification?
How long have you done this work?
Are you doing it now, or in the last 2 years?
What could you show us?

Questions

Is an RPL qualification the same as one from a course?

Yes. It’s the same nationally recognised qualification. RPL is a different way of being assessed, based on what you can already do.

How long does RPL take?

It mostly depends on how quickly you can gather your evidence. Your assessor gives you a timeline at the start and keeps you up to date.

Do I need to come in?

Your assessor may ask to watch you work, in person or by video, and will talk with you about the jobs you’ve done. You don’t sit through the full course.

What if I don't have enough evidence?

Your assessor tells you which units are covered and which aren’t. You can do gap training for the units you’re missing, then finish the qualification.

Can my employer pay?

Yes. Many employers pay for RPL for experienced crews. Tell us when you apply and we invoice the company once you’re approved.

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