Become an apprentice or trainee

Can I get my existing skills recognised?

Perhaps you have extensive skills and experience but no formal qualifications or some that are not accepted in Australia. There are ways you can have you skills assessed and formally recognised.

This is called 'recognition of work or training' or 'trade recognition'.

If you think you may be eligible, talk to ABL Apprenticeships Centre on 1300 652 236 before becoming an apprentice.

If you are not eligible for trade recognition or you are a trainee, your previous learning or skills may be recognised by obtaining what is called ‘recognition of prior learning’ or ‘recognition of current competency’. ABL Apprenticeships Centre can assist with this information or you may find out more from your training provider after you become an apprentice or trainee.

Contact us to find out what apprentice or trainee opportunities will suit your interests and fast track your career today.

NSW Department of Education and Training - Skills Recognition

Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre, a division of NSW Business Chamber Limited (ABN 63 000 014 504), is an Australian Apprenticeships Centre contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) to provide Australian Apprenticeships Support Services to employers and Australian Apprentices. Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre is one of a number of Australian Apprenticeships Centres in New South Wales. This website does not represent the Australian Government. If you wish to access information about Australian Apprenticeships from the Australian Government, you should access the website http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au. Benefits and services are subject to change at any time without notice. Please call Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre on 1300 652 236 for full and current details.