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.

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    *Name

    *Birth date

    *Phone

    *Email

    *Do you have the right to work in Australia (this does not include International Student Visas)?

    *Are you currently working in the Building & Construction industry in Queensland?

    *Which qualification are you apply for SAGT/RPL in?

    *How many years experience in the above trade?

    *Please provide a brief description of your experience in this trade:

    *What is your preferred campus location?

    *Are you committed to completing the RPL process within 3 months (this includes gathering your evidence and attending campus training where required?

    DECLARATION*

    I understand that this is an application to be considered for eligibility to be enrolled in the Skills Assessment & Gap Training (SAGT) program funded by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ). You will receive a phone call from a qualified Trainer & Assessor who will discuss your application and confirm that you have the ability to provide evidence to achieve Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in 70% or more of the units of competency.
    I understand that fees are applicable if successful.

    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.