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Construction, Plumbing and Services

Spent years on-site as a carpenter, bricklayer, roof plumber, or builder? That trade experience is real construction competency. ATSR helps tradespeople turn on-site experience into a Nationally Recognised Qualification.
Popular Qualifications

Most Requested Certificates

CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction
CPC10120Certificate I
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction

CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction RPL - turn entry-level site experience into a nationally recognised qualification with ATSR.

Key Metrics: 11 units of competency
Typical Roles:
General Construction LabourerCertificate II Pre-vocational TraineeAustralian Apprentice (Construction)
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CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction
CPC10126Certificate I
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction

CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction RPL turns your on-site experience and safety know-how into a nationally recognised construction qualification.

Key Metrics: 11 units of competency
Typical Roles:
General Construction WorkerCertificate II Pre-Vocational EntrantAustralian Apprenticeship Entrant
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CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC30220Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry RPL turns real carpentry site experience into a nationally recognised AQF trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 34 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Carpenter - CommercialCarpenter - FormworkCarpenter - Residential
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CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting
CPC30320Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting

CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting RPL: turn your on-site concreting experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 22 units of competency
Typical Roles:
ConcreterConcrete Tilt Panel FabricatorConcrete Pump Operator
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CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CPC30620Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating RPL: turn your on-site painting experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 29 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Painter and Decorator
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CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling
CPC30820Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling

Turn your hands-on roof tiling experience into the nationally recognised CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling through ATSR's RPL pathway.

Key Metrics: 17 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Roof TilerRoofing SupervisorRoofing Contractor
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CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
CPC31020Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering RPL - turn real plastering experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 20 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Solid PlastererRenderer
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CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
CPC31220Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining RPL turns your plastering and drywalling experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 29 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Wall and ceiling linerDrywallerPlasterer
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CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
CPC31320Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling RPL: turn your on-the-job tiling experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 20 units of competency
Typical Roles:
TilerWall and Floor Tiler
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CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
CPC31420Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing RPL turns real waterproofing experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 19 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Waterproofer
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CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery
CPC31920Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery RPL turns real joinery and stair-building experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 29 units of competency
Typical Roles:
JoinerStair Builder
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CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry
CPC32320Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry

CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry RPL: turn years of stonework experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 30 units of competency
Typical Roles:
StonemasonHeritage StonemasonMonumental Stonemason
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CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing RPL: turn hands-on trade experience into a nationally recognised plumbing qualification.

Key Metrics: 58 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Plumber (General)Plumber (Airconditioning and Mechanical Services)Roof Plumber
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CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
CPC32620Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing RPL: turn your real roof plumbing experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Metrics: 23 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Roof Plumber
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CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
CPC33020Certificate III
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying RPL turns your on-site trade experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 28 units of competency
Typical Roles:
BricklayerBlocklayerPaver
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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
CPC40120Certificate IV
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction RPL turns real building and site experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 19 units of competency
Typical Roles:
BuilderSite ManagerConstruction Supervisor
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CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
CPC40920Certificate IV
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Get recognised for CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services experience through RPL and earn a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 15 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Plumbing ContractorHydraulic DesignerSenior Plumber
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CPC41020 Certificate IV in Demolition
CPC41020Certificate IV
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC41020 Certificate IV in Demolition

Formal recognition of your demolition planning, supervision and site safety experience against the nationally recognised CPC41020 Certificate IV in Demolition.

Key Metrics: 15 units of competency
Typical Roles:
DemolisherDemolition SupervisorDemolition Project Manager
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CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220Diploma
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) RPL turns your site and project experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Metrics: 27 units of competency
Typical Roles:
BuilderGeneral ForepersonBuilding Inspector
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CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
CPC60220Advanced Diploma
Industry: Construction and Plumbing and Services

CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) RPL turns senior construction management experience into a formal qualification.

Key Metrics: 10 units of competency
Typical Roles:
Construction Manager
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Looking to move from tradesperson to site supervisor?

Our Navigators can map your construction experience to the right CPC qualification pathway for your career goals.
How It Works

The Navigator's Path to Trade Recognition

A step-by-step pathway to formal recognition of your on-site experience.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
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Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We’ll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you’ll receive your Self-Assessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
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Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
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Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
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Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.
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Evidence Examples

Your Site Is Your Evidence

Submitting proof of your trade experience is more straightforward than it looks.

Site Photos & Video

Photos or short videos of you carrying out carpentry, bricklaying, tiling, plumbing, or other trade tasks on-site.

Job Records & Plans

Job sheets, site plans, or project documentation showing the scope of work you've completed.

Supervisor References

Written verification from a licensed builder, site manager, or employer confirming your trade skills.

Tickets & Licences

White Card, plumbing licence, or other current trade tickets you already hold.

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FAQ

The Answers You Need Before You Start Your Construction and Trade Recognition
I've worked on-site for years without finishing a formal apprenticeship. Can RPL still assess me for a trade certificate?

Yes. RPL assesses your real on-site experience against the required units regardless of whether you completed a traditional apprenticeship — this can apply to trade qualifications such as CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry or CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, depending on your trade.

Does finishing my qualification through RPL give me a builder's licence on its own?+

No — RPL issues the nationally recognised qualification itself, not a licence. Builder or trade licensing is managed separately by state and territory regulators, so you'll still need to apply through the relevant licensing authority once your qualification is issued.

I've picked up skills across several trades on-site rather than specialising in one. Does that count against me?+

It doesn't disqualify you, but each trade qualification is assessed against its own specific units — your Navigator can map your combined experience, though you may need trade-specific evidence for each qualification you're seeking.

I manage construction projects now rather than working on the tools. Is there still a pathway for me?+

Yes. CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) and CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) are built for people in project and construction management roles, separate from the hands-on trade qualifications.

Join The Thousands of Pros Who Have Secured Their Future With ATSR.

Don’t let your experience go to waste. Get the recognition.
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Industry & Qualification

Tell us about your industry & qualification interest — select an industry or a qualification (at least one).

Work Experience

Tell us about your relevant experience

Timeline & Evidence

Help us understand your urgency and available documents

Personal Information

Your basic details

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