Building & construction qualifications for experienced tradespeople
You've already built the experience. The next step is understanding which nationally recognised qualification matches your skills and where you want to go next.
BCQ helps experienced builders and tradespeople identify appropriate qualification pathways and, where Recognition of Prior Learning is relevant, assists with preparing and organising evidence for formal assessment by All Trades and Compliance (RTO 32398).
Start with what you want to achieve
Some candidates know exactly which qualification they need. Others are working backwards from a builders licence, contractor licence, supervisory role or the need to formally recognise years of trade experience. BCQ can help you work through the pathway before you commit.
Core BCQ qualification pathways
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
A higher-level building and construction qualification for experienced professionals looking to formalise advanced building, project and management capability.
Explore the Diploma →Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
A widely recognised building and construction qualification that can be relevant to supervisory, management and licensing pathways depending on jurisdiction and circumstances.
Explore Certificate IV →Certificate III in Carpentry: RPL
For experienced carpenters seeking to have existing skills and work experience assessed against the requirements of a nationally recognised carpentry qualification.
Explore Carpentry RPL →Other construction trade qualifications
BCQ assists with a range of construction trade qualification pathways, subject to current RTO scope and candidate eligibility.
Explore Trade RPL →All qualifications
Building and construction
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Step up to builder or site supervisor. Get your Certificate IV in Building and Construction through RPL.
Explore course →Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Experienced builder or construction manager? Get your Diploma of Building and Construction through RPL.
Explore course →Trade qualifications (Certificate III)
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Turn your bricklaying and blocklaying experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification through RPL.
Explore course →Certificate III in Carpentry
Get your carpentry trade qualification recognised through RPL, based on the work you already do.
Explore course →Certificate III in Concreting
Experienced concreter? Gain your Certificate III in Concreting through RPL.
Explore course →Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Turn your painting and decorating experience into a recognised trade qualification through RPL.
Explore course →Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Plasterer or drywaller? Get your Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining through RPL.
Explore course →Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Experienced tiler? Gain your Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling through RPL.
Explore course →Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Get your waterproofing experience formally recognised with a Certificate III through RPL.
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Can I complete a qualification through RPL?
RPL can be appropriate where you already have relevant skills, knowledge and experience. It is not an automatic credit or guaranteed outcome. Your evidence is assessed against the requirements of the qualification and the RTO determines the competency outcome.
How RPL works →BCQ provides qualification pathway guidance and RPL evidence preparation as a third-party provider for Master Mechanics Training Pty Ltd, trading as All Trades and Compliance (RTO 32398). Formal assessment and certification are the responsibility of the RTO. A qualification is not a licence: builders licences are issued by the licensing authority in each state and territory, including QBCC in Queensland, against their own experience and financial requirements. BCQ does not operate in South Australia. ABN 50 621 900 543.