Rio Tinto - Iron Ore | Individual Business Rules | Trade Qualifications

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
• Certificate of Attainment
• Certificate of Completion
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
• High Pressure Hydro Jetting Systems
• Class A Pressure Washers
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
• Certificate or Statement of Attainment
• Certificate of Completion
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
• AURTTA012 Fabricate and Install Fluid Power Hose Assemblies
• MEM18071 Connect/disconnect Fluid Conveying System Components
• MEM18072 Manufacturer Fluid Conveying Conductor Assemblies
• MEM30105 Certificate III in Engineering
• MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering – Production Systems
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

Issue Date = Date of completion

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  • Mobile Plant Technician
  • Automotive
  • Fitting & Turning
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

NOTE: Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.
Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
• Certificate IV
• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
• Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Mobile Plant Technician
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

Issue Date = Date of completion

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
  • Completion of Apprenticeship
  • Certificate III
  • Certificate of Completion of Training for 'Indenture of Apprenticeship'
  • Certificate of Completion / Certificate of Qualification
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Completion of Trade
  • Trade Certificate
  • Practitioner’s Licence (issued by Department of Justice)
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)
  • Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical / Fitting)
  • Diesel Fitting
  • Diesel Fitting (Pathway)
  • Mechanical Fitter
  • Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) - Fitting and / or Turning Pathway
  • Fitter and Turner or Mechanical
  • Fitter and Machinist
  • Motor Industry Automative Engineering
  • Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Motor Mechanic
  • Automotive Technician (Light)
  • MEM30219 (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au)
  • 'Engineering Mechanical Trade' wording is acceptable providing above course code (or earlier instance) is also shown on the evidence
  • Higher Engineering Trade

Note: Practitioner’s Licences are not required to quote the type of trade

• Must be an Australian or New Zealand (ANZCO) issued qualification
• If qualification is issued outside of Australia and New Zealand, skills assessment by assessing authorities is required to ensure the qualification aligns appropriately to Australian standards
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = as shown on the Practitioners licence. No expiry date required for other document types.

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Fitter & Turner
  • Mobile Plant Technology
  • Motor Industry Automative Engineering
  • Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

NOTE: Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.
Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Name on certificate to match the person registered
• Certificate of Attendance for Mining Belt Operations (TAFE) to be listed
• Issued by an RTO / Nationally Recognised Training logo
• Colour copy only is acceptable 

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

• Only issue date to be recorded 

• Name on certificate to match the person registered
• AUR21912 - Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology (Or any previous superseded equivalent course codes shown against the mapping of this course on training.gov.au)
• Statement of Attainment in Remove, repair & refit tyres & tubes
• Issued by an RTO / Nationally Recognised Training logo
• No expiry
• Black and white or colour is acceptable

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

• Issue date to be recorded

• Name on certificate to match the person registered
• Must be a Certificate III in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
• Issued by an RTO / Nationally Recognised Training logo
• Black and white or colour is acceptable

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

• Issue date to be recorded

• Applicants name must be displayed on the licence as it is shown in the system
• Licence must be issued by an Australian State Government Authority
• Licence will show that it is an Electrical Work Licence
• Restricted licence can be accepted, specifically for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Both sides (front and back) of the licence must be included within the uploaded file
• Practitioner’s Licences issued by the Department of Justice are accepted.
• Practitioner’s Licences are not required to quote the type of trade and only the front is required

• Issue Date: Only enter this if there is one displayed on the licence
• Expiry Date: Enter this as it is shown on the licence

• Applicants name must be displayed on the licence as it is shown in the system
• Building Surveyor to be listed
• Extracts from applicable Government registers acceptable must be dated within 24 hours of upload.
• Must be issued by WA government 
• Duration as per licence
• Black and white or colour is acceptable

• Issue Date = Start date if displayed or enter as yesterdays date
• Expiry Date = as shown on Licence 

• Applicants name to be displayed on uploaded evidence and to match applicants registered name
• Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on document
• Name on certificate to match the name in the system
• Actual copy of certificate / degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
• Completion date or issue date must be displayed
• Course title and associated level to be listed on certificate to match the nominated coding and title within Onsite
• Document / Certificate / Number
• No expiry
• Accepted Types
  • Cert III or equivalent
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship
• Not Accepted
  • Craft Certificate - needs to be uploaded with SOC

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

• Date of completion to be recorded as the issue date in Onsite

• Applicants name to be displayed on uploaded evidence and to match applicants registered name
• Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on document
• Name on certificate to match the name in the system
• Actual copy of certificate / degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
• Completion date or issue date must be displayed
• Course title and associated level to be listed on certificate to match the nominated coding and title within Onsite
  • Carpenter
  • Carpentry
  • Cabinetmaking
  • Woodmachining
• Document / Certificate / Number
• No expiry
• Accepted Types
  • Cert III or equivalent
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship
• Not Accepted
  • Craft Certificate - needs to be uploaded with SOC

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Date of completion to be recorded as the issue date in Onsite

• Applicants name to be shown on documentation
• Applicants name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted)
• Recognised Training Institution OR state government appointed authority name to be displayed on document
• Course title and / or associated level to be listed on evidence to match the nominated competency branch that is shown in the competency naming convention
• Document / Certificate / Number to be shown
• Accepted forms of evidence are:
  • Certificate verifying completion of full qualification (e.g Copy of Degree, Certificate of Proficiency, Trade Certificate
  • Completion of apprenticeship papers
  • Licence or ticket that verifies full qualification
  • Website screenshot from relevant state gov authority website verifying trade qual
  • Letter from training organisation or state gov authority verifying the full qualification
• Evidence that is not accepted:
  • Transcripts or Statement of attainment

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

• Record the Issue date within Onsite:
  • Completion date - if listed on certificate (this completion date is always used when displayed)
  • Issue date - If only an issue date is listed please enter this as the issue date

• Expiry Date = Not Required

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III or equivalent
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Surface Preparation
  • Surface Preparation and Finishing
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name to be displayed on uploaded evidence and to match applicants registered name
• Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on document
• Name on certificate to match the name in the system
• Actual copy of certificate / degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
• Completion date or issue date must be displayed
• Course title and associated level to be listed on certificate to match the nominated coding and title within Onsite
• Document / Certificate / Number
• No expiry
• Accepted Types
  • Cert III or equivalent
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship
• Not Accepted
  • Craft Certificate - needs to be uploaded with SOC

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Date of completion to be recorded as the issue date in Onsite

• Name on document to match the person registered
• Statement of Attainment OR Statement of Attendance showing completion of Glass & Glazing Trade Qualification
• Document must be Issued by an Australian RTO with Nationally Recognised Training logo displayed
• Black and white or colour is acceptable
• Completion date or issue date must be listed on certificate
• Document / Certificate Number to be shown

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue date to be recorded
• No expiry is to be recorded

• Applicants name to be displayed on uploaded evidence and to match applicants registered name
• Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on document
• Name on certificate to match the name in the system
• Actual copy of certificate / degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
• Completion date or issue date must be displayed
• Course title and associated level to be listed on certificate to match the nominated coding and title within Onsite
• Document / Certificate / Number
• No expiry
• Accepted Types
  • Cert III or equivalent
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship
• Not Accepted
  • Craft Certificate - needs to be uploaded with SOC

Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Date of completion to be recorded as the issue date in Onsite

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Completion of Apprenticeship
  • Certificate III or equivalent
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Painting and Decorating
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name to be shown on document and must match cardholders registered name in Onsite (however shortened versions of first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is acceptable)
• Must be issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Certificate III in Urban Pest Management or equivalent
• Pest Management Licence to be listed
• Colour copy required
• Only the front of the licence needs to be displayed within uploaded file
• Must be issued by the relevant Australian state government appointed organisation - international licences are not accepted

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = None

• Applicants name to be shown on document and must match cardholders registered name in Onsite (however shortened versions of first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is acceptable)
• Must be issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Certificate III in Urban Pest Management or equivalent
• Pest Management Licence to be listed
• Colour copy required
• Only the front of the licence needs to be displayed within uploaded file
• Must be issued by the relevant Australian state government appointed organisation - international licences are not accepted

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = None

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III or equivalent
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Tiling
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
  • Tradesperson/Trade Licence showing plumbing as qualification
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered.

IF licence is submitted, record expiry date as listed on the licence

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III or equivalent
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Steelfixing
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III or equivalent
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Tiling
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Heavy Vehicle Fitting
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting)
  • Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Diesel Fitting)
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) Diesel Fitting Pathway
  • Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Equipment)
  • Engineering - Mechanic Mining or Diesel Heavy Earth Moving
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Hydraulic Fitting
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Heavy Vehicle Fitting
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting)
  • Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Diesel Fitting)
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) Diesel Fitting Pathway
  • Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Equipment)
  • Engineering - Mechanic Mining or Diesel Heavy Earth Moving
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Heavy Vehicle Fitting
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting)
  • Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Diesel Fitting)
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) Diesel Fitting Pathway
  • Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Equipment)
  • Engineering - Mechanic Mining or Diesel Heavy Earth Moving
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name must be displayed on the uploaded evidence
• We can accept evidence in the form of a certificate, a licence / membership card or a letter
• A weld test report is also acceptable. It has to mention either AS-NZS 1554.1 or AS/NZS 2980 and must have a C for competent
• Black and white OR colour copy of this document is accepted
• Must be clear and legible

• Issue date to be recorded (when shown on document)
• Expiration date to be recorded in Onsite ONLY when there is an expiration date recorded on the evidence

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Welder, First Class (Boilermaking)
  • Sheet Metal (First Class)
• Must be an Australian issued qualification - international qualifications are not accepted.
• Black and white or colour acceptable
• Must be clearly scanned and legible

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Evidence will be a certificate or card showing completion of 'Welding Inspector' or 'Welding Supervisor'
• Evidence will be issued by Welding Qualification and Certification Boards such as WTIA: Welding Technology Institute of Australia or Weld Australia

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Accepted Evidence for these competencies will also include:
  • Trade Certificate for the Trade of Vehicle Body Builder

NOTE: Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.
Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Accepted Evidence for these competencies will also include:
  • Trade Certificate for the Trade of Vehicle Body Builder

NOTE: Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.
Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• Samples of Accepted document types:
  • Certificate of Proficiency
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate III
  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Samples of Accepted Course Titles / Coding:
  • Arboriculture
  • Horticulture (Arboriculture)

NOTE: Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.
Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = No expiry date to be entered

• First and last name must match applicant's name in Onsite
• Shortened versions of first names are accepted, such as:

"Chris" instead of "Christopher"
"Wil" instead of "William"

• Shortened versions of last names are accepted, such as:

"Herrera" instead of "Herrera Trujillo"
"Mohd" instead of "Raza Hasan Mohd"

• This training needs to be completed on site by a On the Job Trainer 
• The unit of competency that’s listed under ‘discipline’ on the document should match with the competency name on the system

• Issue date = assessment date
• Expiry date = 2 years from issue date 

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NOTE: Rio Tinto Iron Ore will accept Australia and New Zealand relevant trade and tertiary certificates.

Any other international trade/tertiary certificates will need to be recognised, please refer to VETASSESS https://www.vetassess.com.au/ or Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ or refer to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for other appropriate regulatory body for guidance. 

Evidence can be (but not limited to) any of the following:

• Outcome letter from Vetassess (on Vetassess letterhead)
• Certificate from Australian Qualification Framework
• A letter from the Australian Government setting out the Australian-equivalent qualifications
• Letter from the Australian Institute of Engineers or Engineers Australia recognizing the qualification

“In-Progress International Qualifications” will be used when the worker is in the process of having his qualification recognised by TRA or VETASSESS or other appropriate regulatory body

• Applicants name on the document must match name in the system (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are acceptable)
• The actual international certificate must be provided
• Must provide proof that the trade or tertiary certificate has been submitted to appropriate regulatory body for recognition
• For international certificates that have been issued in non-English language, please upload along with a copy of the certificate in English translation

• Issue Date = Date of completion
• Expiry Date = 6 months from the upload date