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Building & Construction qualifications through RPL

Carpenters, painters, tilers, concreters, bricklayers and builders who learned on the tools can have that experience assessed against a trade qualification, often the first step towards a contractor licence.

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15 building & construction qualifications

Experienced carpenter with a grey beard in his timber workshop
CPC30220Certificate III

Certificate III in Carpentry

The trade qualification for carpenters. If you have framed, fixed out and finished residential or commercial jobs, RPL lets an assessor measure that work against the national carpentry standard.

From $1,000
Painter rolling paint onto an interior wall
CPC30620Certificate III

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

For painters who prepare surfaces and apply finishes to a trade standard on homes and commercial buildings.

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Construction workers pouring concrete on site
CPC30320Certificate III

Certificate III in Concreting

For concreters who place, finish and cure concrete for slabs, footings, driveways and paths.

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Tiler holding a white wall tile ready to lay
CPC31320Certificate III

Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

For tilers who set out and fix ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles on walls and floors, including wet areas.

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Plasterer applying plaster to a wall with trowels
CPC31020Certificate III

Certificate III in Solid Plastering

For solid plasterers who render and finish internal and external walls.

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Plasterer applying plaster to a wall with trowels
CPC31220Certificate III

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

For plasterboard fixers and stoppers who line walls and ceilings in homes and commercial fit-outs.

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Bricklayer applying mortar to a brick wall
CPC33020Certificate III

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

For bricklayers and blocklayers who build veneer, cavity and structural masonry walls.

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Tiler holding a white wall tile ready to lay
CPC31420Certificate III

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

For waterproofers who apply membranes to wet areas, balconies, roofs and below-ground structures.

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Roof tilers installing tiles on a new building
CPC30820Certificate III

Certificate III in Roof Tiling

For roof tilers who set out and fix concrete and terracotta tiles, ridges and valleys.

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Plumber working on pipework inside a wall
CPC32420Certificate III

Certificate III in Plumbing

The trade qualification for plumbers covering water, sanitary, drainage, roofing and gas work. Plumbing is tightly regulated, so RTOs apply strict evidence rules.

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Joiner cutting a slot in a timber board with a biscuit joiner
CPC31920Certificate III

Certificate III in Joinery

For joiners who manufacture and install doors, windows, stairs and fitments in a workshop and on site.

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Cabinet maker assembling furniture in a workshop
MSF30322Certificate III

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

For cabinet makers who build and install kitchens, bathrooms and built-in furniture.

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Construction workers in hard hats and safety vests on a building site
CPC40120Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

For experienced tradespeople and supervisors who run residential and low-rise building jobs. This is the qualification most often asked for in builder licence applications.

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Plumber working on pipework inside a wall
CPC40920Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

For licensed plumbers moving into contracting, design or supervision.

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Construction crew meeting on a building site
CPC50220Diploma

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

For builders and construction managers who manage medium-rise projects, contracts and teams.

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Evidence

What building & construction applicants usually provide

  • Dated photos and videos of jobs at different stages
  • White Card and any tickets or licences
  • Quotes, invoices, plans or job sheets you worked from
  • References from builders, supervisors or clients

Alongside these you will need ID, a résumé and proof of time in the industry. Your consultant sends a checklist for the exact qualification.

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Tell us about your trades experience.

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