Download checklists, take the readiness quiz and use our guides to gather the right evidence before your independent RTO or assessing body review.
A 2-minute check on experience years, tax and pay records and on-site photo availability, giving you an instant Portfolio Readiness Score for a qualification.
Start the RPL quizThe same 2-minute check read against migration requirements: ANZSCO occupation match, employment reference quality and document coverage for TRA or VETASSESS.
Check visa readinessDownloadable guides such as the Carpentry Evidence Vault Checklist and the Community Services Duty-Mapping Guide.
Get a checklistReference letter structures, bank statement proofing and ANZSCO task mapping criteria for TRA and VETASSESS.
Download the guideTrade-by-trade guides showing exactly which photos, videos and documents an independent RTO needs. Read them online or download a printable PDF to take to work.
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Property Services
CPP51122 — Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
Evidence portfolio guide for agency principals, licensees in charge and senior property managers seeking RPL for CPP51122.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
FBP30521 — Certificate III in Baking
Evidence portfolio guide for bakers producing bread, rolls and cakes seeking RPL for FBP30521.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hairdressing & Beauty
SHB50115 — Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Evidence portfolio guide for beauty therapists seeking RPL for SHB50115.
Updated 8 September 2026
Furnishing & Cabinetmaking
MSF30322 — Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
Step-by-step evidence portfolio guide for cabinet makers and wood machinists seeking RPL for MSF30322.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
SIT40521 — Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Evidence portfolio guide for chefs de partie and sous chefs seeking RPL for SIT40521.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
SIT30821 — Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Evidence portfolio guide for cooks and chefs seeking RPL for SIT30821.
Updated 8 September 2026
Engineering & Manufacturing
MEM30319 — Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Complete preparation guide for boilermakers, welders and metal fabricators assembling a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for MEM30319.
Updated 8 September 2026
Furnishing & Cabinetmaking
MSF30413 — Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
Evidence portfolio guide for glaziers and glass installers seeking RPL for MSF30413.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hairdressing & Beauty
SHB30416 — Certificate III in Hairdressing
Evidence portfolio guide for hairdressers and salon stylists seeking RPL for SHB30416.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
SIT60322 — Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Evidence portfolio guide for general managers and multi-site hospitality leaders seeking RPL for SIT60322.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
SIT50422 — Diploma of Hospitality Management
Evidence portfolio guide for venue supervisors and hospitality managers seeking RPL for SIT50422.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
SIT31021 — Certificate III in Patisserie
Evidence portfolio guide for pastry chefs and pâtissiers seeking RPL for SIT31021.
Updated 8 September 2026
Property Services
CPP41419 — Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Evidence portfolio guide for real estate agents, property managers and strata officers seeking RPL for CPP41419.
Updated 8 September 2026
Hairdressing & Beauty
SHB50216 — Diploma of Salon Management
Evidence portfolio guide for salon managers and owners seeking RPL for SHB50216.
Updated 8 September 2026
Community Services
CHC43015 — Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Evidence portfolio guide for experienced aged care workers stepping up to team leader, care coordination and CHC43015 recognition.
Updated 7 September 2026
Automotive
AUR40216 — Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC33020 — Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC30220 — Certificate III in Carpentry
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Carpentry.
Updated 7 September 2026
Community Services
CHC52021 — Diploma of Community Services
Evidence portfolio guide for case managers and community workers seeking CHC52021, and the qualification most often paired with an ACWA skills assessment.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC30320 — Certificate III in Concreting
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Concreting.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC31420 — Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.
Updated 7 September 2026
Community Services
CHC43121 — Certificate IV in Disability Support
Evidence portfolio guide for NDIS disability support workers seeking CHC43121 recognition, built around person-centred practice and positive behaviour support.
Updated 7 September 2026
Health Services
HLT33115 — Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work)
Evidence portfolio guide for assistants in nursing and hospital support staff seeking HLT33115 recognition under registered nurse supervision.
Updated 7 September 2026
Automotive
AUR31120 — Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Updated 7 September 2026
Community Services
CHC33021 — Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Evidence portfolio guide for support workers seeking recognition against CHC33021, including the supervised workplace hours assessors must see.
Updated 7 September 2026
Automotive
AUR30620 — Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for independent RTO evaluation.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC30620 — Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC32620 — Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Roof Tiling.
Updated 7 September 2026
Skills Assessment
VETASSESS / ACWA — Migration skills assessment for community, health and social welfare occupations
How to build an evidence file that satisfies VETASSESS or ACWA for community, welfare, disability, aged care and allied health support occupations.
Updated 7 September 2026
Construction
CPC31320 — Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Step-by-step preparation guide for building a decision-ready RPL evidence portfolio for Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.
Updated 7 September 2026
State contractor licensing
State licence and registration forms are issued and updated by the regulators themselves, so each card opens the current official version rather than a copy that can go out of date. Every link below was last checked on 7 September 2026.
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ABLIS licence and permit finder
Australian Government
Enter your trade, location and business type to get a personalised list of every licence, permit and registration form that applies to you, with links to each application.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Apply for a tradesperson certificate
NSW Fair Trading via Service NSW
Application for a NSW tradesperson certificate. Lists the qualification, experience and identity evidence you must attach, and lets you lodge online or download the paper form.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Building and Energy licensing forms
Building and Energy (WA)
Western Australian builder, painter, electrical and gas licence application forms, renewal notices and supporting evidence checklists.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Consumer and Business Services licence applications
Consumer and Business Services
South Australian building work contractor and supervisor licence applications, including the approved qualification list for each licence class.
Last checked 7 September 2026
NSW Fair Trading licence categories and requirements
NSW Fair Trading
Reference guide to every NSW licence class, the qualifications accepted for each, and the contractor licence application pathway.
Last checked 7 September 2026
QBCC contractor and trade licence applications
Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Queensland licence application forms for contractor, nominee supervisor and site supervisor classes, with the technical qualification and experience schedules.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Service NSW business licences directory
Service NSW
The NSW starting point for trade and contractor licence applications, renewals and the supporting evidence each licence class requires.
Last checked 7 September 2026
VBA registration and licensing applications
Victorian Building Authority
Victorian builder registration and plumbing licensing applications, including the categories, fees and evidence packs required for each class.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Links open on the relevant government or assessing body website. Requirements and forms change — always confirm the current version with the regulator before you apply.
Skills assessment
Skills assessments for migration are lodged with the assessing authority, not a state regulator. Each card opens the current official application portal and evidence guidelines. Every link below was last checked on 7 September 2026.
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Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) application
Trades Recognition Australia
The MSA pathway for skilled migration visa applicants, with the document checklist, fees and lodgement steps for your nominated ANZSCO occupation.
Last checked 7 September 2026
TRA skills assessment programs
Trades Recognition Australia
Choose the right TRA program for your occupation and visa, then open the application portal and the evidence guidelines for that program.
Last checked 7 September 2026
VETASSESS skills assessment application
VETASSESS
Skills assessment applications for trade and professional occupations assessed by VETASSESS, including the online portal and occupation criteria.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Links open on the relevant government or assessing body website. Requirements and forms change — always confirm the current version with the regulator before you apply.
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