FUNDED TRAINING · TPEW
Trade Pathways for
Experienced Workers (TPEW).
Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers supports eligible workers to work towards an approved qualification through recognition of prior learning and gap training.
CHOOSE YOUR TRADE
Which qualification are you working towards?
$0 training fee
if TPEW eligibility requirements are met and an approved funded place is confirmed.
Explore the experienced-worker pathways listed by CTPM. We’ll confirm whether your chosen qualification has an approved TPEW place and whether you meet the requirements.
Certificate III in Carpentry
Have your carpentry experience assessed and identify the gap training you need.
Check my eligibility →Certificate III in Concreting
Have your concreting experience assessed and identify the gap training you need.
Check my eligibility →Certificate III in Rigging
Have your rigging experience assessed and identify the gap training you need.
Check my eligibility →Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Have your wall and floor tiling experience assessed and identify the gap training you need.
Check my eligibility →Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Have your building and construction experience assessed and identify the gap training you need.
Check my eligibility →Funding is subject to program approval, individual eligibility and available places.
$0 training fee if you meet TPEW eligibility requirements.
This training is fee-free and fully subsidised by the NSW Government.
This applies to eligible participants accepted into an approved TPEW place. We check the qualification, program phase, intake availability and your circumstances before confirming enrolment.
Who should enquire?
If you have substantial experience in a relevant trade and want to work towards a qualification, discuss this pathway with our team.
- Generally aged 21 or older
- At least three years’ relevant trade experience, including at least 12 months in Australia
- Current or recent industry involvement within the applicable program requirements
- Skills and evidence suitable for recognition of prior learning
These are starting points, not a complete eligibility decision. Smart and Skilled eligibility, current or previous apprenticeship or traineeship status, other subsidised study, RPL requirements and the relevant program phase must also be checked.
From experience to a training plan.
Discuss your background
Tell us your trade, work history and qualification goal.
Check the funded pathway
We review eligibility and whether an approved place is available.
Assess existing skills
Your assessor reviews evidence and identifies recognition outcomes and gaps.
Complete the plan
Undertake the additional training and assessment required.
Prepare for your enquiry.
Have a summary of your employment history, relevant qualifications and work experience ready. After the initial discussion, our team will explain how to provide the required eligibility and assessment evidence through the appropriate process.
RPL is an assessment process, not a guaranteed qualification. Licensing requirements are separate. If a funded place does not apply, you can ask about a suitable fee-for-service option and receive a written quote.
Explore qualifications →Start with a funding conversation.
We’ll check the pathway, eligibility and training options with you.