Application for a Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency (VT100)

Due to an increase in new applications for Trade Skills Recognition, our standard turnaround time of approximately 4-6 weeks does not apply at this time.

The estimated wait time for a new application to be determined is approximately 12 weeks for Electrical trades and 8-10 weeks for all other applications.

Unfortunately, we have limited capacity to respond to enquiries during times of peak demand and we will contact you regarding the progress of your application in due course.

Please wait until at least 8 weeks before you contact us regarding the status of your application.

We apologise for the inconvenience these delays may cause and thank you for your understanding.

If you are applying for a licence from the Department of Fair Trading

Please ensure you have received your Certificate of Proficiency prior to applying to the Department of Fair Trading for a licence (if a licence is a requirement).

You can check on the latest licencing requirements here.

Before you start to complete your application:

You must read: Preparing your application for a Certificate of Proficiency
Allow approximately 30 minutes to fully complete the application as you will not be able to save this as a draft.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

be living in NSW or living in Australia and intending to work in NSW
have completed a current Australian trade qualification relevant to this application
not be in an active apprenticeship or one that was completed less than 6 months ago
not have a current Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency application in progress prior to 30 January 2023
not be under 18 years of age.

Only limited apprenticeship or trade vocations are available for trade skills recognition.

Involvement of independent third party experts

Your application will be referred to an expert to review in accordance with section 36 of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001. When contacted by the expert you must cooperate and provide information as requested or attend an interview. The expert will provide a report to assist the Commissioner to make a determination regarding your application.

Decisions may be:

Stood over - more information is requested and/or
Interview and
Independent Competency Assessment - theory and practical trade testing by a registered training provider. Fee $350 and/or
Certificate of Proficiency refused
Certificate of Proficiency approved.

Start here:

Do you already have a trade skills recognition application in process with the department prior to 30 January 2023?

Yes

Do not proceed with this application process.

Contact: trade.skills@det.nsw.edu.au.

Are you an active apprentice or have you completed an apprenticeship less than 6 months ago?

Yes

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do you have 3 years or more of employment, skill and knowledge in the trade you are applying for, and able to demonstrate it?

Yes

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do you need a reissue of a previous certificate?

Yes

Do not proceed with this application process.

Visit the links below to apply for a certificate reissue:

Please note that we do not reissue Craft and Completion Certificates. If you completed an apprenticeship or traineeship and require evidence of a Craft or Completion Certificate being issued, you may request a Notification of Attainment or an Extract of Record.

For information on licensing see NSW Fair Trading.

I have read the Preparing your application for a Certificate of Proficiency instructions and have all the necessary documents to complete the application.

Which trade classification are you applying for?

Applicant's personal details

First name

Middle name

Last name

Date of birth

Gender

Confirm email

Phone (work)

Mobile

Address line 1

Address line 2

Suburb/Town

Postcode

State

If you are not living or working in NSW, attach evidence of intending to work in NSW. Evidence is required, such as employer statement of upcoming work in NSW, or a signed contract with your employer to commence work in NSW at a specified date.

Attach evidence of intending to work in NSW

No drop box , google forms or shared folders.
Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Will you need an interpreter to assist you if you are required to undertake an independent competency assessment or interview?

Yes

Which language do you need an interpreter for?

Will you need any special aids if you are required to undertake an independent competency assessment or interview?

Yes

Provide details of requirements

Previous applications

Have you previously applied to have your trade skills assessed?

Yes

Name of trade

Name of state authority to which you applied?

When did you apply?

Was your application approved

Yes

What was the reason for refusal?

Apprenticeship training

Have you ever commenced or completed an apprenticeship in Australia?

Yes

Apprenticeship details

Name of training provider who issued your certificate and/or transcript

Qualification name

Qualification code

Date your apprenticeship training contract commenced

Date your apprenticeship training contract ceased

Did you complete your apprenticeship?

Yes

Attach a copy of the apprenticeship qualification and/or transcript

No drop box , google forms or shared folders.
One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Have you ever commenced and/or completed a relevant trade qualification overseas?

Yes

Overseas qualification details

Name of training provider who issued your certificate and/or transcript

Qualification name

Year obtained

Country of training provider

Date you started the qualification

Did you complete the qualification?

Yes

Date you completed the qualification

Attach a copy of the apprenticeship qualification and/or transcript

Employment details

Are you currently employed?

Yes

What are the reasons for this application and when will you commence using the trade skills you are applying for?

Current employer details

Current employer's name

Current employer's ABN

Current employer's address

Current employer's state

If you are not living or working in NSW, attach evidence of intending to work in NSW – [info button], evidence such as employer statement of upcoming work in NSW or signed contract with employer to commence work in NSW at a specified date.

Attach evidence of intending to work in NSW

Supervisor details

Supervisor's name

Supervisor's title

Supervisor's license

Supervisor's mobile

Supervisor's email

Your employment role description

i.e. trade assistant

Date you commenced

See evidence requirements for employer references.

Attach employer references

No drop box , google forms or shared folders.
Maximum 5 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Are you currently using the trade skills you are applying to have recognised in your current employment?

Yes

What are the reasons for this application and when will you commence using the trade skills you are applying for?

Employment history

Evidence of sufficient past employment in the trade is necessary to determine your eligibility for a Certificate of Proficiency. The evidence must indicate an equivalent of at least three years of trade skills and knowledge demonstrated in relevant trade full time paid employment and at least 12 months for overseas trained people in Austalia.

Refer to employer references requirements.

Start with your most recent employment history.

A maximum of 5 previous employment history details are allowed. Choose the most relevant to support your application.

Previous employer #1 details

Employer's business name

Employer's ABN

Employer's address

Your employment role description

i.e. trade assistant

Period of employment

See evidence requirements for employer references.

Attach employer references to support your application

Evidence of sufficient past employment in the trade is necessary to determine your eligibility for a Certificate of Proficiency.

The evidence must indicate an equivalent of at least three years of trade skills and knowledge demonstrated in relevant trade full time paid employment and at least 12 months for overseas trained people in Australia.
Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Add another employer details?

Yes

Previous employer #2 details

Employer's business name

Employer's ABN

Employer's address

Your employment role description

i.e. trade assistant

Period of employment

Attach employer references to support your application

Evidence of sufficient past employment in the trade is necessary to determine your eligibility for a Certificate of Proficiency.

The evidence must indicate an equivalent of at least three years of trade skills and knowledge demonstrated in relevant trade full time paid employment and at least 12 months for overseas trained people in Australia.
Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Add another employer details?

Yes

Previous employer #3 details

Employer's business name

Employer's ABN

Employer's address

Your employment role description

i.e. trade assistant

Period of employment

Attach employer references to support your application

Evidence of sufficient past employment in the trade is necessary to determine your eligibility for a Certificate of Proficiency.

The evidence must indicate an equivalent of at least three years of trade skills and knowledge demonstrated in relevant trade full time paid employment and at least 12 months for overseas trained people in Australia.
Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Add another employer details?

Yes

Previous employer #4 details

Employer's business name

Employer's ABN

Employer's address

Your employment role description

i.e. trade assistant

Period of employment

Attach employer references to support your application

Evidence of sufficient past employment in the trade is necessary to determine your eligibility for a Certificate of Proficiency.

The evidence must indicate an equivalent of at least three years of trade skills and knowledge demonstrated in relevant trade full time paid employment and at least 12 months for overseas trained people in Australia.
Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Add another employer details?

Yes

Previous employer #5 details

Employer's business name

Employer's ABN

Your employment role description

i.e. trade assistant

Employer's address

Period of employment

Attach employer references to support your application

Evidence of sufficient past employment in the trade is necessary to determine your eligibility for a Certificate of Proficiency.

The evidence must indicate an equivalent of at least three years of trade skills and knowledge demonstrated in relevant trade full time paid employment and at least 12 months for overseas trained people in Australia.
Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

I have finished adding my employment history

Additional information

Please comment on other relevant information that you think might assist the Commissioner to assess your application

Additional supporting evidence attachments

Attach two passport sized photos of yourself taken within the previous 6 months

No drop box , google forms or shared folders.

Maximum 2 files.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Payment details

Please ensure you have attached all required evidence as per the Preparing your application document.

The processing fee shown below is not refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn.

To make Online Payment: Click here.

Copy the link below and paste in your web browser and press enter to make payment:
https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet3?communityCode=DOENSWCORP&supplierBusinessCode=TRAINING&currencyCode=AUD

The TSR number will be your chosen vocational CIB found here. For example ELECTRICAL is 704.

When processing your payment through this portal, please select the Reason for Payment as “Trade Skills Recognition Application fee”.

Your Payment Total is $200.00 (note: 0.4% surcharge applies on Visa and Mastercard).

Payment receipt number

Assessment and review of the application will be based on information you have submitted.

Declaration and privacy notices

Privacy Collection Notice

This form collects sensitive/health information, which will be handled and protected appropriately to its sensitivity, and will only be used for the purpose you are providing it in this form. Please read the privacy collection notice for more information about how we handle your information.

I confirm that the information I have provided is directly relevant to the completion of this form, and if I provide the personal information of another person, I have obtained that person's consent to do so and to submit this form. Please read the privacy collection notice for more information about how we handle your information.

You are providing this personal information so that Training Services NSW can process your request.

This information will only be used for applying for a Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency, and for directly related actions arising from that request. It will be stored and protected appropriate to the sensitivity of this information and will not be used for any other purpose.   

Training Services NSW will not share or disclose your personal information to anybody else unless required or authorised by law, such as by court order. 

Training Services NSW will store and protect your personal information until the enquiry or purpose of contact has concluded. Subject to any other legal requirements regarding information retention, your information will be retained for 3 years.

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You have the right to access your personal and health information held by Training Services NSW, without excessive delay or expense. You also have the right to have your personal and health information corrected if it is inaccurate or outdated.  

If you would like to access or correct your personal information, please contact below:

Address:

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Department of Education
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Australia

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Declaration

I declare as follows:

The information and documents I have provided are complete and correct and the documents are genuine.
I consent to Training Services NSW contacting third parties to review or verify any information or document that I have provided (for example current and past employers, training organisations and government agencies).
I understand that I may be required to provide additional information, attend interviews, undergo an independent competency assessment, or undertake further training, and that my application may be rejected if I fail to comply.
I understand that application fees are not refundable even if my application is rejected.

WARNING: it is a criminal offence under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) to provide false or misleading information in your application.

Please tick to confirm the above qualifying conditions.

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Application for a Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency (VT100)

If you are applying for a licence from the Department of Fair Trading

Before you start to complete your application:

Involvement of independent third party experts

Start here:

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do not proceed with this application process.

Applicant's personal details

Previous applications

Australian trade qualification relevant to this application

You cannot proceed with this application at this time

Apprenticeship training

Employment details

Employment history

Additional information

Payment details

Declaration and privacy notices

Declaration

Related links

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Application for a Trade Skills Recognition Certificate of Proficiency (VT100)

If you are applying for a licence from the Department of Fair Trading

Before you start to complete your application:

Involvement of independent third party experts

Start here:

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do not proceed with this application process.

Do not proceed with this application process.

Which trade applying for section

Applicant's personal details

Previous applications

Australian trade qualification relevant to this application

You cannot proceed with this application at this time

Apprenticeship training

Employment details

Employment history

Additional information

Payment details

Declaration and privacy notices

Declaration

Related links

Tagged in