Trade Recognition
Trade recognition is a process which assesses and formally recognises the skills and experience of an individual.
If your employee has trade skills and experience but has never completed an apprenticeship or gained a formal certificate, they can apply to have their skills assessed and be formally recognised as a tradesperson.
Benefits of trade recognition
If your employee obtains a trade certificate it could help your business through
- having a better qualified worker
- opening-up promotional opportunities
- meeting industry licensing requirements
- meeting contractual and tender requirements regarding workforce skills.
Who can apply?
If your employee has experience working in a trade but does not have formal qualifications in that trade, they can apply to have their trade skills assessed and formally recognised if they have
- worked in the particular trade for at least four years in Australia or Overseas, or
- completed an apprenticeship or other trade training in Australia or Overseas, or
- completed a recognised industry assessment program, or
- acquired an appropriate qualification.
How to apply
Go to our Trade Recognition page
- for extended information on the trade recognition process
- to print out the application form for your employee to complete
- for a copy of the Trade Recognition brochure.
Page last updated: 08 May 2012
