Building Employability Skills Training
Training Block 1 · Weeks 1–2
A fully online, self-paced module that prepares internationally qualified tradespeople to confidently present to Australian employers — building confidence, workplace know-how, licensing awareness and job-ready résumé and interview skills.
5 Interactive units
2 Weeks (full or part-time) ~4h Of learning content
25 Question final assessment
How this module works
Step 1 Work through 5 units
Each unit mixes plain-language teaching with flip cards, scenarios, matching activities and knowledge checks.
Step 2 Track your progress
Your place is saved automatically. Mark each unit complete and watch your progress bar fill as you go.
Step 3 Pass the assessment
Finish with a 25-question assessment. Score 80% or more to unlock your certificate.
Step 4 Download your certificate
Enter your name and download an official TPA Certificate of Completion to share with employers.
What you’ll learn
01 Building Confidence and Professional Identity
Recognise the value of your overseas trade experience, set clear Australian career goals, and build the confidence to present yourself to local employers. ~45 min
02 Australian Workplace Culture and Expectations
Understand how Australian sites communicate, the Work Health and Safety obligations everyone shares, how diverse teams work together, and exactly what employers expect day to day. ~55 min
03 Licensing and Trade-Registration Awareness
Build awareness of how trade licensing and skills recognition work in Australia, why they are state-based, and how your licensing status affects the roles you can take. Information only — no RPL or TRA processing. ~40 min
04 Digital Communication Skills
Get comfortable with the everyday digital tools Australian workplaces use — email, messaging, timesheets and digital forms — and learn to communicate professionally and safely online. ~40 min
05 Job-Readiness Tools — Résumé and Interview Preparation
Build an Australian-format trade résumé, write a simple cover letter or expression of interest, and prepare for interviews using the STAR method — ready for your mock employer interview in Block 2. ~60 min
This module builds awareness of Australian workplace and licensing requirements. It does not process visa skills assessments, RPL or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) applications. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant state regulator.
Get That Job
Employer-Readiness Pathway
Training Block 2 · Weeks 3–5
The second block of the Employer Readiness Program. Building on Block 1, it deepens your understanding of Australian trade environments, standards, workplace rights and interview performance — preparing you to confidently engage with employers through TPA’s established networks.
5 Interactive units
3 Weeks (full or part-time) ~4.4h Of learning content
25Question final assessment
Industry specialist streams
Construction & civil, Electrical, Plumbing & gas fitting, Mechanical & automotive, Refrigeration & air-conditioning (RAC)Welding & fabrication
How this module works
Step 1 Work through 5 units
Each unit mixes plain-language teaching with flip cards, scenarios, matching activities and knowledge checks.
Step 2 Track your progress
Your place is saved automatically. Mark each unit complete and watch your progress bar fill as you go.
Step 3 Pass the assessment
Finish with a 25-question assessment. Score 80% or more to unlock your certificate.
Step 4 Download your certificate
Enter your name and download an official TPA Certificate of Completion to share with employers.
What you’ll learn
01 Industry-Specific Requirements and Australian Standards
Build awareness of the Australian Standards (AS/NZS), codes of practice, regulatory bodies and environmental obligations that shape how your trade is performed — and what employers expect you to know. ~50 min
02 Australian Employment Landscape & Workplace Rights
Understand the kinds of employers and projects you’ll meet in Australia, and know your rights under the Fair Work Act 2009 — wages, entitlements, penalty rates, enterprise agreements and labour hire. ~55 min
03 Employer Expectations & Industry Insights
Hear what Australian employers actually look for, understand how trade careers progress from apprentice to supervisor and beyond, and learn which industry associations and unions support your trade. ~45 min
04 Workplace Communication & WHS Induction Skills
Rehearse the WHS induction and toolbox-talk routines you’ll do on real sites, practise handling everyday workplace situations, and sharpen the clear, confident communication Australian employers expect. ~55 min
05 Interview Practice & Employer-Network Preparation
Bring it all together: complete a full mock employer interview, review and strengthen your performance, learn how TPA’s employer introductions work, and build your personalised post-program employment plan. ~60 min
All learning is delivered online and self-directed, with no site visits, practical assessments or work placements required. This module builds awareness of Australian standards, rights and expectations — always confirm current requirements with the relevant regulator.
