How to Get Your Trade Qualification Without Studying

If you’ve been working in the trades for years but never got around to completing a formal qualification—you’re not alone. Thousands of skilled workers across Australia have the experience but not the paperwork. That’s where Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) comes in.

RPL allows you to turn your on-the-job experience into a nationally recognised qualification without attending classes or sitting exams. You simply provide evidence of your work—like job photos, referee statements, and work history—and a qualified assessor reviews it to determine if you meet the industry standards.

At Next Era Training Group, we specialise in Certificate III trade qualifications and have designed a streamlined RPL system to make the process as easy and hassle-free as possible. Whether you’re a carpenter, tiler, concreter, or painter, we help you get qualified, fast—without leaving the job site.