Whatever your trade or profession, your years on the job may already add up to a qualification. Open your industry to see the roles, experience and evidence that usually count.

Open your industry file

Each file lists common roles, the kind of experience that may count, and evidence people typically gather. Your own evidence will depend on the qualification and the partner RTO.

Not listed? Many other occupations can also be assessed. Ask us.

Roles we often see
- Carpenters
- Tilers
- Painters
- Plasterers
- Bricklayers
- Site leads
Experience that may count
- Years working on residential or commercial sites
- Reading plans and following specifications
- Using tools and plant safely
- Supervising apprentices or crews
Typical evidence
- Photos of completed work
- Reference letters from builders or supervisors
- Licences, tickets and white card
- Payslips or invoices
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Kitchen hands
- Cafe staff
- Hospitality supervisors
Experience that may count
- Preparing menus and food at service pace
- Food safety and hygiene routines
- Stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
- Leading a kitchen team
Typical evidence
- Employer reference letters
- Menus and photos of dishes prepared
- Food safety certificates
- Rosters and payslips
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Personal care workers
- Home care workers
- Community care workers
Experience that may count
- Daily living and personal care support
- Following care plans and reporting changes
- Infection control and safe manual handling
- Supporting wellbeing and social activity
Typical evidence
- Supervisor reference letters
- Position descriptions
- First aid and CPR certificates
- Workplace training records
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Disability support workers
- Community support workers
Experience that may count
- Person-centred support and communication
- Supporting daily living and community access
- Documenting support and incidents
- Working within participant goals
Typical evidence
- Employer or provider references
- Shift records and payslips
- Training certificates
- De-identified case notes, where permitted
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Case workers
- Community workers
- Program coordinators
Experience that may count
- Assessing client needs and making referrals
- Running community programs
- Keeping accurate case records
- Working with vulnerable people
Typical evidence
- Reference letters
- Position descriptions
- Program reports you wrote
- Training records
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Childcare workers
- Educators
- Room leaders
Experience that may count
- Planning play-based learning
- Child safety and supervision
- Observing and recording development
- Working with families
Typical evidence
- Centre director references
- Learning plans or observations (de-identified)
- Working with Children Check
- First aid certificates
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Mechanics
- Service technicians
- Tyre and brake technicians
Experience that may count
- Diagnosing faults and servicing vehicles
- Using workshop tools and equipment
- Following safety and environmental rules
- Completing job cards
Typical evidence
- Workshop references
- Job cards and service records
- Photos or videos of repairs
- Payslips or invoices
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- IT support officers
- Network technicians
- System support staff
Experience that may count
- Troubleshooting hardware and software
- Setting up and maintaining networks
- Supporting users and logging tickets
- Basic security practice
Typical evidence
- Employer references
- Ticket histories or reports (de-identified)
- Vendor certificates
- Project documentation
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Office administrators
- Coordinators
- Receptionists
- Business service officers
Experience that may count
- Managing records, schedules and correspondence
- Using business software
- Customer and supplier communication
- Coordinating projects and meetings
Typical evidence
- Employer references
- Position descriptions
- Samples of documents you produced
- Payslips
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Retail assistants
- Store supervisors
- Sales staff
- Customer service officers
Experience that may count
- Serving and advising customers
- Point of sale and cash handling
- Merchandising and stock control
- Handling complaints
Typical evidence
- Store manager references
- Rosters and payslips
- Training records
- Performance reviews
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Business owners
Experience that may count
- Leading and rostering teams
- Planning work and meeting targets
- Coaching and performance conversations
- Workplace health and safety duties
Typical evidence
- Organisation charts showing your role
- Reference letters
- Reports or plans you prepared
- Business registration (owners)
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.
Roles we often see
- Warehouse workers
- Forklift operators
- Dispatch staff
- Logistics coordinators
Experience that may count
- Receiving, storing and picking stock
- Operating forklifts and equipment
- Using inventory systems
- Safe work and load handling
Typical evidence
- Supervisor references
- Forklift or high-risk work licences
- Payslips
- Training records
The partner RTO decides what evidence is required for each qualification.