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Trade Skills Recognition eligibility form

This form will enable you to determine if you are eligible to apply for a Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency.

You must complete this form prior to completing an application for a Certificate of Proficiency. 

You will be prompted to the next question based on your selection. Your answers must be based on the evidence and information you have readily available to support your application. 

To find out if you are eligible to apply for a Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency, please answer the following questions:

Eligibility questions

Do you have a trade skills recognition application in process with the Department?

You will need to email trade.skills@det.nsw.edu.au to discuss your current application.

Do you have an active apprenticeship or have completed an apprenticeship less than 6 months ago?

You will need to contact Training Services NSW on 13 28 11 to enquire about your certificate.

Do you need a reissue of a previous certificate?

You will need to contact Training Services NSW on 13 28 11 to enquire about your certificate.

Have you completed an Australian Certificate III for the trade you are seeking a Certificate of Proficiency for?
If you answer Yes, you will need to provide the certified Certificate/ Transcript as proof of training. 

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

You need to hold a current Australian qualification to qualify.

Are you able to provide the evidence of how you acquired your Australian certification?
This includes trackers or written letters from the RTO confirming the duration of your training. 

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

You need to provide evidence to support the delivery of your training. 

Was your certification delivered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT)?
If eligible, will you be submitting a portfolio of evidence to support how you attained your qualifications relevant to this application?

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

You need to provide evidence to support the delivery of your training.

Was more than 6 units of your qualification acquired by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
Do you have more than 12 months experience working in Australia?

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

You need to demonstrate 12 months experience working in Australia prior to applying to qualify. 

Was your previous training acquired overseas?
Do you have evidence of recognised overseas qualifications and transcripts including GAP training?

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

Do you have 3 years or more of full time employment in your trade and able to demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the entire scope of duties for the vocation you are applying for?

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

You need to provide detailed references of your work experience demonstrating your skills and knowledge across the entire scope of duties for your vocation over a period of no less than 3 years full time.

If eligible, will you be providing written references on your employer's business letterhead and signed by a licensed/qualified supervisor?
(For Electrotechnology they must have supervised you for the duration stated on your reference and provide license number)

You do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for a NSW Certificate of Proficiency.

Your reference must be on your employer's letterhead and all information can be validated.

A trade test may be required for certain trades to confirm skills and knowledge. Will you have any issue undertaking a trade test?
What evidence will you be providing to support your application?
Tick all that apply.

Applicant details

(First name and last name)

Declaration

Based on the information you have provided, you may qualify to apply for a Certificate of Proficiency. 

Your evidence must demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the entire scope of duties for the vocation you want to pursue. 

After submitting this form, you will receive a confirmation email advising the next steps for you to apply. 

The fee for your application is not payable until your application has been accepted.  

We will not be able to respond to you until your form has been reviewed. 

Privacy notice

Your personal information will only be used for the purpose you are providing it in this form. Please read the privacy collection notice for more information about how we handle your information.

You are providing this personal information so that the Training Services can process your request.  

This information will only be used for a prequalification eligibility check for Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency application and for directly related actions arising from that request.  

The Training Services will not disclose your personal information to anybody else unless required or authorised by law, such as by court order. 

The Training Services will store and protect your personal information until the enquiry or purpose of contact has concluded. Subject to any other legal requirements regarding information retention, your information may be retained for 30 days. You may opt-in to be placed on mailing lists, newsletters or other recurring communications forums. If you do, your information will be used for this purpose and stored until you chose to opt-out.  

More information 

This privacy notice applies only to the information you are providing in this form. If you would like to know more about how the Training Services meets its regulatory obligations in collecting, using, sharing and storing personal information, you can read the complete Privacy Policy and Plan at https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-accountability/privacy.

You have the right to access your personal information held by the Training Services, without excessive delay or expense. You also have the right to have your personal information corrected if it is inaccurate or out-of-date.  

If you would like to access or correct your personal information, please contact below: 

Legal Services - Privacy

Department of Education
GPO Box 33
SydneyNSW2001
Australia

02 7814 3896

Access to information

You may also contact the Training Services if you have any questions about this privacy notice. 

Background 

Personal information  

Personal information is any information or an opinion about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained. 

Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 

NSW Government Agencies must comply with the Information Protection Principles (IPPs), which are outlined in the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act). These regulate the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information held by Government Agencies. 

Type: Form
Author: Department of Education Training Services
Publication Date: 30 January 2023

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