Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience, but not the ‘piece of paper’ to prove it?
Skills assessment or recognition of prior learning (RPL) recognises that skills, knowledge and experience are not always gained in the classroom.
RPL is a process that assesses an individual’s non-formal learning, such as work or life experience, to find out if the individual has achieved the required learning or competency outcomes for completion of a qualification.
As a registered training organisation (RTO 30097), Master Builders can assess your skills and experience to help you gain the formal qualifications you need to apply for a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence.
Details
| Duration | 6 months maximum |
| Course code | CPC40110 - Certificate IV of Building & Construction (Building) CPC50210 - Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) |
| Delivery | A combination of interview and uploading evidence (answering questions, photos, videos, plans etc.) |
| Costs and funding | CPC40110 - Cert IV of Building & Construction (Building)
Site Supervisor: 10 Units from the Certificate IV of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
Site Supervisor: 7 units from the Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Site Supervisor: 4 Units from the Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Call 1300 136 002 to check your eligibility and to enrol. |
We can assess skills for the following QBCC licence classes:
Builder
Are you an experienced trade contractor and want to become a qualified Builder?
Master Builders can help eligible applicants complete the technical qualification necessary to apply for a Builder licence through a recognition of prior learning (RPL) skills assessment.
Eligibility criteria
At least 4 years experience of onsite supervision which includes directing building works of the sub – contractors including suppliers under a licensed builder. This work must be in-line with the license class you are applying for e.g. supervision of domestic building work for Certificate IV in Building & Construction.
Skills Assessment Candidates would be expected to provide evidence of 3 completed job files in either hard or electronic format.
You must also demonstrate a sufficient level of language , literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Duration
Approximately six months from date of enrolment.
Outcome
Upon successful completion of the RPL skills assessment a Certificate and Record of Results in the relevant qualification will be issued (e.g. Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) or Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)). This may be used to meet the QBCC technical requirements for a Builder licence.
Payment terms
Refer to Master Builders training and assessment fees and charges policy and Refund Policy for more information on payment terms.
Need more information?
You can contact our training team with your enquiry today.
Builder Restricted
Are you an experienced trade contractor and want to become a qualified Restricted Builder?
Master Builders can help eligible applicants complete the technical qualification necessary to apply for a Builder Restricted licence through a recognition of prior learning (RPL) skills assessment.
Eligibility criteria
At least 4 years experience of onsite supervision which includes directing building works of the sub – contractors including suppliers under a licensed builder. This work must be in-line with the license class you are applying for e.g. Supervision of Landscaping Works for a requirements for the Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping.
Skills Assessment Candidates would be expected to provide evidence of 3 completed job files in either hard or electronic format.
You must also demonstrate a sufficient level of language , literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Duration
Minimum of six months from date of enrolment.
Outcome
Upon successful completion of the RPL skills assessment a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). This may be used to meet the QBCC technical requirements for a builder restricted licence.
Payment terms
Refer to Master Builders training and assessment Fees & Charges Policy and Refund Policy for more information on payment terms.
Need more information?
You can contact our training team with your enquiry today.
Site Supervisor
Do you supervise building work under your employer's QBCC licence?
Master Builders can help eligible applicants complete the technical qualification necessary to apply for a Site Supervisor licence through a recognition of prior learning (RPL) skills assessment.
Eligibility criteria
At least 2 years experience of onsite supervision which includes directing building works of the sub – contractors including suppliers under a licensed builder. This work must be in-line with the license class you are applying for e.g. supervision of domestic building work for Certificate IV in Building & Construction.
Skills Assessment Candidates would be expected to provide evidence of 3 jobs that they have worked on over this time.
You must also demonstrate a sufficient level of language , literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Outcome
Upon successful completion of the RPL skills assessment a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the relevant qualification will be issued (e.g. Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)). This may be used to meet the QBCC technical requirements for a site supervisor licence.
Payment terms
Refer to Master Builders training and assessment fees and charges policy and Refund Policy for more information on payment terms.
Need more information?
You can contact our training team with your enquiry today.
Preparing for your skills assessment
Being prepared will save you valuable time and hassle, and ensure the RPL skills assessment process is relatively stress free.
Here are a few tips and hints:
- Be prepared to talk about your job roles and your work history. Bring your resume or jot down a few points about where you have worked (paid and unpaid) and what you did.
- Bring your position description and any performance appraisals you have from any job in the industry.
- We may need to get in contact with your current or previous employers. Are you in a workplace that is supporting your goal to get qualified? Would you feel comfortable to have Master Builders contact your workplace or previous workplaces so your skills can be validated?
- Think about who can confirm your skill level, such as current or recent supervisors who have seen you work in the past 18 months and will be able to confirm your skills. Master Builders will need to contact them. You may also have community contacts or even students themselves who can vouch for your skill level.
- Collect any certificates from any training you have done, as well as letters from employers, records of professional development, employers or students in related industries or government agencies, acknowledgements, workplace forms (as long as they don't show student details) or other relevant documents.
Cost and payment terms
Contact us to discuss the various cost and payment terms, including any funding opportunities available.
How can Master Builders help?
Master Builders can provide advice to members on how to apply for your licence – contact us today.
Not a Master Builders member? Find out more about becoming a member.
You can also visit the QBCC website for more information about applying for a QBCC licence.
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