Eligibility
Have you completed gap training in a licensed trade and are now ready to get a full qualification?
Here is what you will need to be eligible:
- You have previously applied for a Pathway 1 skills assessment or an Australian Technical Competencies Assessment under the occupations of Electrician (General), Electrician (Special Class) or Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, and received a successful outcome, and
- You have completed an Australian context gap course relevant to the occupation under which you were assessed, and
- You have completed the following units of competency (for the occupations of Electrician (General) and Electrician (Special Class) only):
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel.
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How do I apply?
Complete the Issue of Full Qualification form (post-gap training) and send it to tradeassess@vetassess.com.au together with the required documents.
We will review the information and documents you provided and advise how to pay the assessment fee.
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Required documents
You must provide the following documents with your application:
- Statement of Attainment for completed Australian context gap course
- Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 'Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation' and UETDRRF004 'Perform rescue from a live LV panel' (if applicable)
- Provisional licence
- eProfiling Report
- Evidence of employment in your occupation in Australia
Assessment process
We will review your documents to ensure they meet the requirements.
If your Offshore Technical Skills Record was issued before 31 January 2023 or your Statement of Attainment for the Australian context gap course is more than 3 years old, you may be required to complete a practical assessment.
Our team will be able to advise on your particular circumstances once you submit your application.
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Application Fees for Post-Gap Assessment
Assessment Type | Fees (Excl. GST) |
Post-Gap Assessment (no practical assessment) | $120 |
Post-Gap Assessment (with practical assessment) | $985 |