An individual who is a qualified tradesperson in an Australian state or territory other than Western Australia may be eligible for a WA trade certificate if:
- they have completed a qualification that is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF);
- the qualification they have completed was conferred in an Australian state or territory other than WA;
- the qualification they have completed is equivalent to a qualification on the Classification of prescribed vocational education and training qualifications in WA (Class A/B register) with the title of apprentice; and
- the qualification has been achieved in an employment-based training arrangement.
In order to undertake an assessment of a trade certificate application where the AQF qualification has been achieved interstate, the applicant will be required to submit a copy of their AQF certificate and academic transcript along with the following application form.
Please refer to our Apprenticeship Office page for further information.
