RPL Counselling That Matches Your Skills to the Right Qualification

Chat with a Skills Certified advisor about your experience and career goals. We’ll help you identify the most suitable qualification to support your future success.
Your personal consultant will support you in compiling a strong portfolio of evidence. This may include past qualifications with transcripts, certificates, photos or videos of your work, work samples, reference letters, your updated resume, and more.
Once your portfolio is submitted, one of our partnered Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) will assess it. If additional documentation is needed, an assessor may contact you. If there are any skill gaps, the RTO may arrange complimentary training to help you meet the requirements.
Once approved, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Australian qualification through one of our partner RTOs — the same as completing full-time study. Your qualification can also support licensing or registration applications where required.

4 Simple Steps to Success​

Got the experience? Let’s convert it into a qualification!

Have industry experience but no formal qualification? Through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), you can convert your skills into a nationally recognised certificate—saving time and money.

Have industry experience but no formal qualification? Through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), you can convert your skills into a nationally recognised certificate—saving time and money.

What RPL Involves

  1. Start with a free skills review to confirm your eligibility and identify the right qualification.

  2. Gather a portfolio of evidence from your career, such as your resume, work samples, and references.

  3. Undergo a formal assessment where an industry expert reviews your evidence and conducts a competency interview.

  4. Complete short, targeted training only if any specific skill gaps are found.

  5. Receive your official, nationally recognised qualification, valued by employers across Australia.

  6. Receive dedicated guidance from a specialist who will support you at every stage of the process.

Benefits of RPL

  1. Convert Experience to Credentials: Turn your on-the-job skills into a nationally recognised Australian qualification.
  2. Save Time & Money: Bypass traditional classroom study, getting you qualified faster and for a lower cost.
  3. Advance Your Career: Unlock promotions, new job opportunities, and meet mandatory industry licensing requirements.
  4. Gain Formal Recognition: Get the official credit and validation you deserve for your hard-earned expertise.
  5. Build a Pathway to Further Study: Use your RPL qualification as a stepping stone for university entry, often with credits towards a degree.

Free Pre-Assessment

Skills Connect can assess your eligibility based on work history, skills, and goals before you begin gathering documents. This ensures you’re only proceeding if you’re likely to succeed.

Personalized Guidance

They assist in identifying which of your experiences and evidence (like job descriptions, references, photos, and work samples) match specific qualification requirements.

Evidence Collection Support

Their team helps compile, organize, and present your documentation to meet the standards required by accredited Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Streamlined Process

With direct partnerships with RTOs, Skills Connect ensures that your final qualification is issued quickly and is nationally recognized across Australia.

Post-Assessment Support

After initial assessment and submission, you continue to receive updates and any further guidance needed, such as handling requests for additional evidence or minor gap training, until qualification is achieved

Migration Support

For applicants with migration aspirations, Skills Connect helps ensure that all evidence matches the relevant professional standards and authority requirements (e.g., TRA, VETASSESS, ACS).

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How our customers rated our service

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My partner Sailesh Kumar and I, Sanjeet Singh, got our qualifications through RPL with West Education me in Health Services and him in Mobile Plant Tech. Great team, respectful and helpful. Highly recommend. We’ll be back!

Sanjeet Kaur, Sydney

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Skills Connect gave me the clarity I needed. The consultation was professional, honest, and super helpful. I now know exactly what path to take!

Sarah Thompson, Sydney

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Their consultant explained everything clearly. I finally feel confident about my RPL process. Big thanks to Skills Connect!

Jake Harris, Melbourne

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Had an amazing consultation. They genuinely listened and guided me toward the right qualification. Highly recommend

Emily Parker, Brisbane

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ery informative session! Skills Connect made things easy to understand and answered all my questions patiently.

Nathan Scott, Adelaide

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I felt supported from the first call. The Skills Connect team helped map out my goals with real care.

Laura Bennett, Perth

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The consultation gave me confidence. I had years of experience but didn’t know where to start. Now I have a clear plan

Dylan Cooper, Hobart

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Thanks to the expert advice, I finally feel in control of my career path. They were kind, clear, and truly helpful

Zoe Anderson, Canberra

We provide a service for a range of industries.

Community Services

For years, you've been diagnosing complex faults, servicing engines, and repairing vehicles. That hands-on experience is incredibly valuable, and it's time it was formally recognised.

Community Services

Aged Care, Disability Care, Community Services, Early Child Care, Youth work, Mental Health
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Automotive

For years, you’ve been diagnosing complex faults, servicing engines, and repairing vehicles. That hands-on experience is incredibly valuable — and it’s time it was formally recognised.

Automotive

Automotive Electrical, Light Vehicle Mechanical, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Automotive Air Conditioning, Mobile Plant Technology
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Health

For years, you’ve been diagnosing complex faults, servicing engines, and repairing vehicles. That hands-on experience is incredibly valuable — and it’s time it was formally recognised.

Health

Allied Health Assistance, Mental Health, Nursing Support, Health Services Assistance, Dental Assisting
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Hospitality & Commercial Cookery

You’ve spent years caring for patients, monitoring health conditions, and supporting wellbeing. Your compassionate and practical experience in health is invaluable — now it’s time to turn it into a recognised qualification.

Hospitality & Commercial Cookery

Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, Hotel Operations, Food & Beverage Service, Event Management
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Mechanical & Fabrication

From managing busy kitchens to delivering exceptional customer service, your real-world hospitality experience speaks volumes. It’s time to turn those skills into a nationally recognised qualification.

Mechanical & Fabrication

Welding, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Fitting, Engineering Trades, Sheet Metal Work
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Building & Construction

You’ve laid foundations, led teams, and built from the ground up. Your years on-site have shaped your expertise — now it’s time to get that experience officially recognised.

Building & Construction

Building & Construction, Carpentry, Painting & Decorating, Civil Construction, Concreting
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Real Estate

You’ve guided clients, negotiated deals, and navigated the property market like a pro. Your industry knowledge and sales experience deserve to be formally acknowledged.

Real Estate

Property Sales, Property Management, Buyer’s Advocacy, Leasing, Auctioneering
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Plumber

You’ve spent years installing pipes, fixing leaks, and ensuring safe water systems. Your practical skills and on-the-job experience are incredibly valuable — it’s time they were officially recognised.

Plumbing

Water Services, Sanitary Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Drainage, Roofing (Plumbing)
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Engineering

You’ve designed solutions, solved technical problems, and worked on complex systems with precision. Your engineering expertise has been built through years of hands-on experience — now it’s time to turn that into a formal qualification.

Engineering

Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Drafting, Engineering Fabrication
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