Self-employed and need help with your licence or upskill through RPL.

August 25, 2026 | Connect Australia Pty Ltd | 12 minute read | General

Full Service Application Support for Trades Licences

Self-Employed and Looking to Upskill Through RPL.

Do you need help applying for your trade licence? Are you self-employed? Are you looking to upskill your trade qualifications? Do you need to add existing skill sets to your current ticket? Regulators enforce strict application requirements. Bureaucracy stifles business growth. Minor paperwork errors trigger immediate application rejections. We eliminate this friction. We build your application. You secure your upgraded licence.

Your Time Belongs On The Tools

Dealing with government departments is difficult. Complex forms consume valuable hours. Your business loses money when you sit behind a desk fighting red tape. You want to manage your site. You want to focus on your workshop. You do not want to worry about bureaucrats. We take over the administrative burden. We compile the evidence. We deal with the regulators directly. You focus on building your business.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Upgrades

Years of site experience matter. Trade professionals often lack formal academic paperwork. Regulators reject unsupported applications. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) solves this problem. We map your lived experience. We translate practical skills into formally recognised qualifications. Upgrade your ticket without returning to the classroom. Secure your contractor licence. Win larger commercial contracts.

Complete Trade Application Coordination

We map your exact skills to the correct statutory body across Australia. We manage applications for builders, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and high-risk operators. Select your industry below to view our comprehensive application coverage.

Automotive & Mechanical Trades

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• We can help you with your application for a Motor Vehicle Repairer licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Motor Dealer licence with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Licensed Motor Car Trader (LMCT) registration with the Victorian Business Licensing Authority.
• We can help you with your application for a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic certificate with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Panel Beater licence with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Vehicle Painter ticket with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for an Auto Electrician licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Motorcycle Mechanic licence with Queensland Transport.
• We can help you with your application for a Transmission Specialist registration with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Brake Mechanic ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Underbody Mechanic licence with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for an Automotive Air Conditioning (ARC) tick with the federal regulator.
• We can help you with your application for a Suspension Mechanic ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Mobile Mechanic registration with the Victorian Business Licensing Authority.
• We can help you with your application for an Auto Dismantler licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Parts Recycler registration with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Engine Reconditioner ticket with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Marine Mechanic licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Agricultural Machinery Mechanic certificate with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Plant Mechanic ticket with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Forklift Mechanic licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Exhaust Repairer ticket with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for an Automotive Glazier registration with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Diesel Mechanic certificate with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an LPG Mechanic ticket with the Victorian Business Licensing Authority.
• We can help you with your application for a CNG Mechanic registration with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Motor Home Manufacturer licence with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Trailer Manufacturer ticket with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Salvage Operator registration with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Wholesale Motor Dealer licence with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Car Broker registration with the Victorian Business Licensing Authority.
• We can help you with your application for an Auto Scrap Metal Dealer licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Fleet Maintenance Contractor registration with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Automotive Machinist ticket with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Driveline Specialist registration with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Fuel Injection Specialist licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Radiator Repairer ticket with the Victorian Business Licensing Authority.
• We can help you with your application for a Steering Specialist registration with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Automotive Trimmer licence with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Smash Repair Towing Operator ticket with NSW Fair Trading.

Building, Construction & Structural Trades (NSW)

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• We can help you with your application for a General Building Contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Carpentry Contractor ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Bricklaying and Blocklaying licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Concreting Contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Demolition Contractor ticket with SafeWork NSW.
• We can help you with your application for an Excavation and Earthmoving licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Fencing Contractor ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Glazing Contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Joinery ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Metal Fabrication licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Painting and Decorating contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Plastering (Drywall and Solid) ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Roof Slating and Tiling licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Stonemasonry ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Structural Landscaping licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Swimming Pool Builder licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Wall and Floor Tiling ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Waterproofing Contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovation licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Shed and Carport Erector ticket with NSW Fair Trading.

Building & Construction Trades (QLD – QBCC)

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• We can help you with your application for a Builder Low Rise licence with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
• We can help you with your application for a Builder Medium Rise licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Builder Open licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Carpentry Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Bricklaying and Blocklaying Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Cabinet Making Trade Contractor ticket with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Concreting Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Painting and Decorating Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Plastering Drywall Trade Contractor ticket with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Plastering Solid Trade Contractor ticket with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Roof Tiling Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Shopfitting Trade Contractor ticket with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Structural Landscaping Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Swimming Pool Construction Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Waterproofing Trade Contractor ticket with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Termite Management – Chemical licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Fire Protection Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.

Building & Construction Trades (VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT)

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• We can help you with your application for a Domestic Builder (Unlimited) registration with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
• We can help you with your application for a Domestic Builder (Limited) registration with the VBA.
• We can help you with your application for a Commercial Builder (Unlimited) registration with the VBA.
• We can help you with your application for a Demolisher registration with the VBA.
• We can help you with your application for a Draftsperson registration with the VBA.
• We can help you with your application for a Registered Building Contractor licence with WA Building and Energy.
• We can help you with your application for a Registered Painting Contractor ticket with WA Building and Energy.
• We can help you with your application for a General Building Work Contractor licence with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Carpentry Work Contractor ticket with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Builder registration with Tasmanian Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS).
• We can help you with your application for a Class A Builder licence with Access Canberra (ACT).
• We can help you with your application for a Class B Builder licence with Access Canberra (ACT).
• We can help you with your application for a Building Practitioner registration with the NT Building Advisory Services.

Electrical, Plumbing & Gas Trades (National)

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• We can help you with your application for an Electrical Contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Qualified Supervisor Certificate – Electrical with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Electrical Contractor licence with the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
• We can help you with your application for a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) licence with Energy Safe Victoria.
• We can help you with your application for an Electrical Contractor licence with WA Building and Energy.
• We can help you with your application for an Electrical Contractor licence with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Plumbing and Drainage Contractor licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Gasfitter ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an LP Gasfitter ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Roof Plumbing licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Plumbing and Drainage Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Gas Fitting Trade Contractor licence with the QBCC.
• We can help you with your application for a Registered Plumber licence with the Victorian Building Authority.
• We can help you with your application for a Licensed Plumber (Water, Sanitary, Gas, Roofing) ticket with the VBA.
• We can help you with your application for a Plumbing Contractor licence with WA Building and Energy.
• We can help you with your application for a Gasfitting Permit with WA Building and Energy.
• We can help you with your application for a Plumbing Work Contractor licence with SA Consumer and Business Services.

High-Risk Work, Real Estate & Specialised Trades

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• We can help you with your application for a Class A Asbestos Removal licence with SafeWork NSW.
• We can help you with your application for a Class B Asbestos Removal ticket with SafeWork NSW.
• We can help you with your application for an Asbestos Assessor licence with WorkSafe Queensland.
• We can help you with your application for a High Risk Work Licence – Forklift with SafeWork SA.
• We can help you with your application for a High Risk Work Licence – Dogging and Rigging with WorkSafe Victoria.
• We can help you with your application for a High Risk Work Licence – Crane Operations with WorkSafe WA.
• We can help you with your application for a Scaffolding (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) ticket with SafeWork NSW.
• We can help you with your application for a Traffic Control Work Training card with SafeWork NSW.
• We can help you with your application for a Real Estate Agent licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Strata Managing Agent licence with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Stock and Station Agent ticket with NSW Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Real Estate Agent licence with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for a Resident Letting Agent licence with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
• We can help you with your application for an Estate Agent licence with Consumer Affairs Victoria.
• We can help you with your application for a Real Estate and Business Agent licence with WA Consumer Protection.
• We can help you with your application for a Land Agent registration with SA Consumer and Business Services.
• We can help you with your application for a Property Representative ticket with Tasmanian CBOS.

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Connect Australia Pty Ltd provides strategic administrative advisory, case coordination, and documentation management services. Connect Australia Pty Ltd is not a law practice, accounting firm, registered tax agent, registered liquidator, or migration agency. We provide no legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. All engagement outputs prepare clients for assessment by their preferred licensed professionals.