RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Thinking about RPL? You’re in the right place.

At Builders Academy Australia (BAA), we make your experience count. If you've already spent time working in the building and construction industry, RPL is a smart, fast-tracked way to turn your skills into a nationally recognised qualification — and there's no better place to do it than with one of Australia's most awarded training providers.

We’ve been recognised as:

• 2018 Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year
• 2020 Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year
• 2020 Australian Small Training Provider of the Year
• 2021 Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year

Our success is built on real industry experience. Founded by Simonds Homes, one of Australia's largest domestic home builders, we bring decades of know-how straight into the training room. That means everything we do is designed to reflect what the industry needs — today and into the future.

At BAA, building and construction is all we do. No distractions. No unrelated courses. Just a laser focus on helping tradies, supervisors, and future site managers take the next step in their careers.

And when it comes to RPL, we keep it real. You won’t be dealing with third-party brokers or external providers. From your first chat to the moment you get qualified, you’re working directly with our experienced team who understand your background and are here to help you succeed.

Your experience matters. Let’s turn it into a qualification that works just as hard as you do.

At Builders Academy Australia (BAA), you’re in good hands — because we’re the ones who actually do the work. No third parties. No brokers. Just direct support from a trusted, award-winning Registered Training Organisation that will guide you every step of the way.

When you choose BAA, you're working with the people who assess, grant, and issue your qualification — not someone in the middle. That means a smoother process, faster answers, and expert advice from day one.

Here’s how we’ve got your back:

✅ We help you choose the right qualification in Building and Construction based on your goals and experience.

✅ We work with you to assess your skills and knowledge so you can get qualified faster through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

✅ You can complete your RPL from anywhere — no need to step away from work or life.

We know the building and construction industry because it’s all we do. Our team understands your background, your goals, and how to help you take the next step.

RPL doesn’t have to be complicated. Trust the experts at BAA and let’s get you qualified — the right way.

If you've been working in building and construction, there's a good chance you already have the skills to get qualified — and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the smart way to make it happen.

Here’s how RPL can work for you:

• Save time and money — no need to sit in class or repeat training you’ve already done on the job.
• Open up new career opportunities — get qualified faster so you can take the next step, apply for a licence, or go for that promotion.
• Meet licensing and industry requirements — having the right qualification helps you stay compliant and competitive.
• Get recognised for what you already know — your years of experience count, whether gained in Australia or overseas, formally or informally.
• No unnecessary learning — we focus only on the gaps, so you can get credit for what you’ve already mastered.
• Flexible and remote-friendly — the RPL process can be completed from anywhere, around your schedule.

At BAA, we treat RPL as a collaborative, fact-finding process. Our team will work closely with you to gather evidence of your skills and experience, and where possible, provide credit toward a nationally recognised qualification. This can significantly reduce the time (and cost) to get certified.

You’ve already put in the work — now let’s make it official.

Gain essential knowledge and skills to be able to work across residential construction jobs as a qualified carpenter. You will be equipped to undertake projects in new residential housing construction, maintenance and repair and renovations.

Is RPL right for me for this qualification?

If you’re an individual with vast carpentry experience including framing, fixing and lock up, reading plans, new homes and renovations and building regulation compliance and can demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience – you could be the perfect candidate for RPL for this qualification.

Fees

Application Fee: $175

Government Funded: $2000

Full Fee: $3500

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to get qualified, click the link below to get started!

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If you would like to discuss your eligibility for government funding, click below:

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Learn how to plan, coordinate and complete a small to medium sized residential building project from start to finish.

Is RPL right for me for this qualification?

If you’re currently working as or have responsibilities as a site supervisor, project manager, lead foreman, construction manager or a registered builder in the domestic building industry and can demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience – you could be the perfect candidate for RPL for this qualification.

Fees

Application Fee: $175

Government Funded: $500

Full Fee: $4500

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to get qualified, click the link below to get started!

APPLY NOW

If you would like to discuss your eligibility for government funding, click below:

REQUEST A CALLBACK

Learn the skills and knowledge required for the management, supervision and administration of residential, industrial and commercial building projects up to three stories.

Is RPL right for me for this qualification?

If you’re currently working as or have responsibilities as a site supervisor, project manager, lead foreman or construction manager in the domestic or commercial building industry and you can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience- you could be the perfect candidate for RPL for this qualification.

Fees

Application Fee: $175

Government Funded: $2000

Full Fee: $5500

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to get qualified, click the link below to get started!

APPLY NOW

If you would like to discuss your eligibility for government funding, click below:

REQUEST A CALLBACK

At BAA, we want to ensure that your evidence matches the relevant qualification. We look for the following factors:

Authenticity – Your evidence should show that the work is your own. As for trade photos or videos, include photos of you performing the tasks.

Sufficient – Your evidence should sufficiently demonstrate that all aspects of competency for your sought-after qualification are satisfied.

Current – Your evidence should either be current or recent.

Valid – Your evidence should be valid for the qualification you are seeking. That means that it should be directly related to the field of competency that is being assessed.

• ID
• Letters of reference from licensed tradesmen you have worked with
• Resume
• Videos or photos of your work
• Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
• Samples of your work, including sketches, plans, quotations, tender documents and invoices
• Job Description
• Letter of Employment
• Evidence of overseas qualifications
• Current employment contracts
• Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications
• Current employment contracts
• Apprenticeship papers
• Quotes/invoices and stock orders
• Safe work method statements
• Job cards
• Contracts
• Drawings and schematics
• Safety manuals / Maintenance reports and service sheets

If you are unable to provide satisfactory evidence to demonstrate competency during the RPL process, you may be required to undertake gap training.

Builders Academy Australia is here to help.

As a registered training organisation, we’re happy to discuss available gap training options with you.

Gap training is available only where current face-to-face or virtual classroom training is being delivered for the following qualifications:

• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Fees and Charges

Where available, gap training is charged per unit as outlined in the Statement of Fees.

• Fees will be capped at the relevant Full Qualification RPL Fee for:
  • Fee-for-Service students, or
  • Skills First Funded students
• This cap includes all fees already paid (excluding the application fee).

If you’d like to discuss your eligibility or need further information, please get in touch with our team.