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Be employed as an apprentice in the industry.

Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application.

Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

You may be eligible for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW) program. This subsidised program recognises your industry experience and runs at selected TAFE NSW locations. Learn more about TPEW.

Be 21 years or older at the time of enrolment as shown by your photo ID

Have at least 3 years of work experience in your trade including 12 months in Australia

Be currently working in the construction industry or have worked in it within the last 5 years

Not be a registered apprentice or trainee. If your apprenticeship was cancelled it must have ended more than 6 months ago

Not be in Smart and Skilled training and complete 3 units of competency through recognition of prior learning

Live or work in NSW.

Skilled migrant workers may be eligible, see our frequently asked questions for more information.

A strong work ethic

A good understanding of mathematics

A desire to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments

An interest in building and construction projects

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

A valid form of ID to prove you are at least 18 years old as part of SafeWork NSW requirements to undertake the SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessment conducted via this course

You must successfully pass both the TAFE NSW and SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessments to be eligible for your SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence. For more details, see the licensing section below.