Turn Your Workshop Skills into a Nationally Recognised Qualification
If you’ve spent years on the tools working with metal, machinery, or fabrication, you already have the skills. What you might be missing is the formal qualification that proves it.
That’s where Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) comes in. It’s the process that helps you turn your real-world experience into an official trade qualification — without starting from scratch.
At Gimbal Group, we help skilled tradespeople across Australia get recognised for their hard work in engineering and fabrication.
Why RPL Matters for Engineering Trades
Engineering is one of Australia’s most diverse and high-demand trade areas. Employers look for formal qualifications to meet licensing, compliance, and safety requirements. RPL helps you get there faster — based on the work you already do every day.
Whether you work in maintenance, welding, fabrication, or machinery operation, completing your RPL assessment can:
- Boost your job security and income potential
- Open doors to site work, higher roles, or supervision
- Help with licensing and visa skill assessments
- Save you time and money compared to traditional study
Engineering Qualifications Available Through Gimbal Group
If you’re in the engineering field, these qualifications can take your career to the next level — all available through RPL Australia or apprenticeship pathways:
- MEM20105 – Certificate II in Engineering
Great for entry-level workers or apprentices building foundational trade skills. - MEM30219 – Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
Ideal for fitters, machinists, and maintenance technicians working on mechanical systems and production equipment. - MEM31922 – Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
Designed for boilermakers, welders, and metal fabricators who build and repair metal structures and machinery. - MEM31419 – Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic
Perfect for those maintaining heavy machinery, vehicles, or mining equipment. - MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering
Suited to experienced tradespeople ready for leadership, supervision, or technical specialisation.
Each qualification is nationally recognised and reflects the skills you’ve already mastered in your trade.
How the RPL Process Works
Getting your qualification through RPL is simpler than most tradies expect. Here’s how it works with Gimbal Group:
- Skills Review – We assess your background to match you to the right qualification.
- Evidence Collection – You provide photos, work samples, references, or previous training.
- Assessment – A qualified assessor reviews your evidence.
- Qualification Issued – Once approved, you’ll receive your nationally recognised qualification.
No exams. No classrooms. Just a professional assessment of the work you’ve already done.
How RPL Helps Your Career Grow
Completing an RPL qualification through Gimbal Group doesn’t just give you a piece of paper — it gives you proof of your capability.
It shows employers, contractors, and industry bodies that you meet the national standards for your trade.
This can help you:
- Qualify for higher-paying jobs
- Meet site or compliance requirements
- Apply for trade licences
- Support visa or migration applications
- Start your own contracting business
Real Experience. Real Recognition.
If you’ve built your skills through years of hands-on work, don’t let that experience go unrecognised.
With Gimbal Group, you can complete your RPL assessment quickly, get your qualification, and keep doing what you do best — with the formal recognition you deserve.
👉 Start Your RPL Assessment Today and get qualified in your engineering trade.
If you have a questions, please contact us.
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