Licensing for Tradespersons that are operating in Australia ensures that the work that is being completed conforms with the applicable Australian Standards.

It is important to know that each State and Territory of Australia has different compliance requirements for the Licensing of Tradespersons.

The Licence requirements will also vary depending on the trade industry you work in and the scope of the work you are performing.

Here are the steps required:

Get a free no-obligation skills review from GQ

Send your resume, chat with a Skills Assessor. You'll be given advice on the best options.

Compile your evidence

Send us job contracts, invoices, industry or client references, photos or videos of you working on jobs or projects, plus evidence of any "on the job" or technical training you've done.

Complete Skills Recognition and RPL

A Skills Assessor will review your evidence and submit your application to the RTO

Complete practical assessment and gap training - only if required

Practical "hands on" assessments are generally only required for high risk trades. Gap training is only required if you have no experience in particular Units.

Qualification issued by RTO

Once assessments are completed you will issed your Trade Qualification.

Check licence requirements and make application

Your portfolio of evidence and the qualification can be used for the Licensing application. To check the Trades Licensing requirements in your region, use the link below

Australian Business and Licence Information Service

Mutual recognition of trades licences

If you are planning to operate as a Licensed Tradesperson in more than one State or Territory of Australia, you will need to comply with the Licensing requirements of all regions.

You can check the mutual recognition requirements here

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