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A trade certificate is issued by the governing body when an individual has successfully completed a trade a qualification that is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).  They are issued upon successful completion of an Apprenticeship.  Testamur certifying attainment of the requisite trade qualification (VET) qualification is a prerequisite to being issued with a Trade Certificate.  Trade Certificates are nationally recognised. 

Other names a trade certificate may be known by:

  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
  • Certificate III
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Competency
  • Certificate of Completion (By Victorian Apprenticeship System)
  • Certificate of Qualification
  • Craftsman Certificate
  • Trade CourseCertificate
  • Trade Paper
  • Tradeperson Certificate


Other evidence types that clients may be willing to accept on escalation:

  • Completion of apprenticeship papers
  • Formal letter issued by governing body indicating completion of trade / apprenticeship that meets all competency requirement points below


Evidence types that would not be acceptable:

  • Transcripts


Competency Name Configuration in SystemCompetency RequirementsUpload Requirements
Will generally include an indication of one of the following evidence types: certificate,certificate III, qualification, trade, tradesman or certificate III + one of the 'related roles' from the below table
  • Applicants name to be shown on documentation
  • Applicants name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted) 
  • Name of Trade*

** See additional information below regarding Trade Course Naming Conventions

  • Person(s) in the organisation authorised to issue the documentation
  • The issuing organisation’s seal, corporate identifier, unique watermark and/or document number 

Issue Date:

  • Completion date - where listed on certificate (this completion date is always used when displayed) OR;
  • Issue date - If only an issue date is shown on the evidence, enter this as the issue date

Expiry Date = None

NOTE: If the evidence has been issued outside of Australia, there may be additional checks required to ensure the qualification aligns appropriately to Australian standards.

Samples of Acceptable Trade Course Naming / Course Code Conventions

NOTE: The below sample listings are not necessarily the only course naming conventions / codes accepted. Given that trade certificates do not expire, there may be some acceptable information not currently displayed below.

Related RoleNaming Conventions on EvidenceCourse CodesSample Documents
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

  • Electrotechnology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

UEE32220 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Automotive Electrician
  • Automotive Electrical
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Automotive Electrical Technology

AUR30320 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)



Boilermaker
  • Boilermaker
  • Boilermaking
  • Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade
  • Engineering Fabrication Trade
  • Engineering - Fabrication
  • Engineering - Fabrication with specific pathway mention such as boilermaking, welding, sheetmetal or steelfixing

MEM31719 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Carpenter
  • Carpentry
  • Carpentry & Joinery
  • Carpentry - Framework / Formwork / Finishing)
  • Carpentry and/or Formsetting
  • Formwork/Falsework
CPC30220 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)
Concreter
  • Concreting
CPC30311 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)
Diesel Fitter / Mechanic
  • Heavy Vehicle Fitting
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)

  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting)

  • Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Diesel Fitting)

  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) - Diesel Fitting Pathway

  • Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Equipment)

  • Engineering - Mechanic Mining or Diesel Heavy Earth Moving

AUR31120 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)

MEM30219 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)

Electrician
  • Electrical
  • Electrician
  • Electrotechnology Electrician

UEE30820 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Fire Sprinkler Fitter
  • Fire Protection

CPC32820 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Glass Cutter / Glazier
  • Glass and Glazing
  • Glass cutting with specific pathway mention such as Glazing

MSF30422 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Painter
  • Painter
  • Painting and Decorating
  • Industrial Painter
  • Blastercoater

CPC30620 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Panel Beater
  • Automotive Body Repair Technology

AUR32120 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


Plumber
  • Plumber / Plumbing
  • Plumbing, Gasfitting and Draining

CPC32420 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)

Tiler
  • Tiling
  • Floor and Wall Tiling

CPC31320 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au*)


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