Career Pathway

Skill Recognition & Gap Training

Use your experience and knowledge

Get the recognition you deserve for your earlier experience and knowledge

Gold Coast Trades College can evaluate your already obtained knowledge and work/industry experience, and based on these, you can be eligible to receive a nationally recognised qualification With the Recognition of Prior Learning program, you don’t need to study what you already know; instead you can fast-track toward gaining an accredited qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition is an assessment process allowing individuals to achieve all, or part, of a Nationally Recognised Qualification by demonstrating their knowledge, skills and experience in a particular trade.

These courses are also offered as apprenticeships.

Generally, to complete a qualification via RPL, you provide evidence of experience and assessment materials to prove you meet industry requirements, develop your skills, enhance job opportunities and earn possible university credits.

FAQ

What is a bootcamp training program?

Our Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp Programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.

It depends on the course and the structure, but generally between 3 – 10 weeks.

Yes, depending on which bootcamp course you undertake, you will receive either a level I or II Certificate.

Yes,

Our Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp Programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.

Yes, depending on which bootcamp course you undertake, you will receive either a level I or II Certificate.

Yes,

No you do not require an employer.

No, while it will help you gain valuable skills and knowledge, we can not guarantee that you will get a job. It will certainly increase your chances though.

You must be a minimum of 15 years old to undertake one of our bootcamp courses.

No, we currenlty do not have this as an option.

Yes, Certificate 3 Guarantee funding is available to eligible participants.