When you get qualified based on experience rather than study, the whole thing hinges on one word: evidence. Instead of sitting exams, you prove you can do the job by showing real proof of your work. So what actually counts as evidence — and how much do you need? Here's the plain rundown.
Think of it like this: an assessor can't watch you work for the last ten years, so you bring the proof to them. Good evidence shows that you can do the tasks in the qualification, to the right standard, consistently. The stronger and more varied your evidence, the smoother the process.
Most people draw on a mix of these:
Enough to show range and consistency — that you can handle the different tasks in the qualification, not just one, and that you've done them over time rather than once. You don't need to document every job you've ever done; you need a solid, representative spread.
Here's the part that surprises people: if you take photos on the job (and most do), you're already half-way there. A camera roll full of your work is exactly the kind of evidence that counts.
It's normal to be light in one area. That's what the review step is for — our team checks your evidence over and tells you exactly what's missing, so you can capture a couple of extra photos or details rather than guess. You go at your own pace, $20/week while you build it (cancel anytime), plus a one-off $500 only at the end when you're ready to submit.
Strong evidence doesn't guarantee a qualification on its own — the outcome depends on it meeting the unit requirements, and the competency decision is made by the partner RTO.
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