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STARK INSTITUTERTO 45180

Pre-enrolment form

Pre-enrolment and RPL application for Stark Institute. About 15 minutes, a few short screens.

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Your CV

Welcome to Stark Institute (RTO 45180).

Nothing is sent until you press Submit at the end. The full privacy notice is on the last step. No CV? Just press Next and type your details.

Upload your CV Optional

Your CV is sent to Stark with your enrolment when you submit.

Drop a file here or tap to choose a filePDF, DOCX or a clear photo

Accepted: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG, HEIC, WEBP. Up to 25 files, 10 MB each and 20 MB in total across the whole form.

Your course

Qualification or course

This course is only available in Queensland. Please confirm below that you will study in Queensland.

I will study in Queensland.

State where you will study

We can’t offer this course in South Australia. We don’t deliver construction qualifications, traineeships or apprenticeships for construction in South Australia. If you would like to talk it through, call 0485 983 867 or email info@stark.edu.au (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).

When would you like to start?

How would you like to study?

Classroom-basedEmployment-based (on the job)Blended

Which pathway suits you?

TrainingI want to do the course and learn the skills.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)I already have the skills and experience. I want them formally assessed.Not sure yetI would like Stark to help me decide.

RPL adds a few more sections before you sign: work history, experience and licences, referees, language and literacy, and an evidence checklist.

Tap to read how RPL works and whether it suits you.

About Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Welcome from Stark Institute

Welcome to Stark Institute Pty Ltd.

Thank you for considering Stark Institute as your training partner. We understand that many skilled professionals have developed extensive knowledge and expertise through years of employment, self-employment, apprenticeships, industry experience and previous study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) provides an opportunity to have those existing skills and knowledge formally assessed against nationally recognised qualifications without requiring you to repeat learning you have already achieved.

At Stark Institute, our goal is to provide a professional, transparent and supportive assessment process that recognises genuine industry competence while maintaining the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Our experienced assessors will work with you throughout the assessment process to ensure you clearly understand what evidence is required and how your competency will be assessed.

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process used to determine whether an individual has already achieved the skills, knowledge and performance outcomes required by a nationally recognised qualification or unit of competency. RPL recognises learning gained through formal education, workplace experience, professional development, apprenticeships, volunteering, self-employment and other life experiences. It is an assessment pathway rather than a training program, meaning candidates are assessed against the requirements of the relevant Training Package using evidence collected from multiple sources. This reflects the AQF and nationally recognised RPL framework described in the existing candidate guide.

Is RPL right for you?

RPL may be suitable if you have substantial industry experience and can demonstrate competency through evidence and practical knowledge.

Candidates commonly apply for RPL if they have:

Worked in the industry for several years.
Previously completed related training.
Held supervisory or management positions.
Operated their own business.
Undertaken extensive workplace training.
Performed the duties of the qualification over an extended period.

Every application is individually assessed. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee the award of a qualification.

The Stark RPL assessment process

Stark Institute follows a structured assessment process designed to ensure every assessment decision is fair, valid, reliable and evidence-based.

Stage 1 – Initial Application and Eligibility Review
Your application is reviewed by an assessor to determine whether Recognition of Prior Learning is an appropriate pathway. During this stage we discuss your employment history, previous qualifications, industry experience and career goals to ensure the qualification you have selected aligns with your existing skills and experience.

Stage 2 – Self-Assessment and Evidence Planning
You will complete a self-assessment identifying the work you have performed and the areas in which you believe you are competent. Your assessor will also explain the types of evidence required and assist you in developing an evidence collection plan to support your application.

Stage 3 – Portfolio of Evidence
You will submit evidence demonstrating your competency. Depending on your occupation, evidence may include qualifications, statements of attainment, licences, resumes, employment records, workplace documents, photographs, videos, project documentation, reports, contracts, plans, invoices, safe work documents and other industry records. Your assessor will review all evidence to determine whether it is authentic, valid, current and sufficient.

Stage 4 – Third Party Verification
As part of the assessment process, Stark Institute will request independent verification from workplace supervisors, employers, managers or clients who have directly observed your work. Third-party reports assist the assessor in confirming your workplace performance over time and provide additional evidence supporting assessment decisions. The guide explains that referees may include supervisors, managers, colleagues or clients, and that the assessor will verify the information provided.

Stage 5 – Competency Conversation
Your assessor will conduct a professional discussion to confirm your knowledge, decision-making ability and understanding of workplace practices. This conversation allows you to explain how you perform tasks, solve problems and apply industry standards within your normal work environment.

Stage 6 – Additional Assessment (Where Required)
If additional evidence is required, your assessor may conduct one or more assessment activities such as practical demonstrations, workplace observations, knowledge questioning, challenge tasks or supplementary evidence collection. These activities are only used where existing evidence is insufficient to demonstrate competency.

Stage 7 – Assessment Outcome
Once all evidence has been reviewed, the assessor will make an assessment decision. If competency has been demonstrated for all required units, Stark Institute will issue the relevant nationally recognised qualification or Statement of Attainment. If competency has not yet been demonstrated in some units, a Gap Training Plan will be developed outlining the additional training and assessment required before competency can be achieved.

Your USI

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A USI is 10 letters and numbers. Find your USI. Don’t have one? Get one free.

I’d like Stark to apply for my USI.

You will be asked to give your authority on the last step so that Stark Institute can apply for your USI.

Add USI documents (optional)

USI confirmation Optional

Optional. A screenshot or PDF of your USI from the USI website or your USI email.

Drop a file here or tap to choose a filePDF or a clear photo or screenshot

USI VET transcript (PDF) Optional

Optional. Helps with credit transfer or RPL because it lists the units you have already completed.

Drop a file here or tap to choose a filePDF from the USI website

Your driver licence and other ID (100 points)

You need 100 points of ID. Add your documents one at a time below. We use them to count your points. They are sent to Stark with your application. If you only have some of it now, you can show the rest later.

How the 100-point ID check works

Add your ID documents one at a time. Pick the document type, then add a photo or PDF of the front (and the back if it has one). You need 100 points. They are sent to Stark with your application and count towards your points. If you only have some of it now, you can show the rest later.

Primary documents are worth 70 points, a driver licence or photo ID 40, and the others 25. Each document counts once.
At least one document must show your photo.
At least one primary document, or a driver licence plus two others.
Your name must match on all documents. If it does not, add change-of-name evidence.

0 of 100 pointsID check incomplete

This is a guide only. Stark confirms your final ID check.

Add a document

Document type

Front (photo or PDF)Choose a file or take a photoNo file chosen

Back, if it has one (optional)Choose a file or take a photoNo file chosen

I’ll show the rest of my ID later (in person or on my video interview).

Your eligibility so far

Worked out from your documents on this device. Stark makes the final eligibility decision.

About you

Your details

Please use your name as it appears on your ID.

Title

First given name

As per your ID

Second given name Optional

Last name

As per your ID

Any previous name, other name or previous surname Optional

Date of birth

Gender

MaleFemaleOther

Country of birth

Town or city of birth

Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) Optional

Only for students under 18, if you have one.

You are under 18. A parent or guardian will need to agree to your enrolment on the last step.

Contact details

Residential address

Street or lot number

Street name

Suburb

State

Postcode

My postal address is different from my residential address.

Postal address

Street address, PO box or lot number

Suburb

State

Postcode

Phone and email

Mobile phone

Home or business phone Optional

Email address

Confirm email address

Emergency contact

Someone we can call in an emergency. This must be a different person from you, with a different phone number.

Contact name (full name)

Relationship to you

Their mobile phone

Another phone number Optional

Home or business.

Eligibility and background

Eligibility

A few quick questions.

Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?

YesNo

Have you been in Australia for over 12 months?

YesNo

Are you on a student visa?

Stark Institute is not a CRICOS provider.

YesNo

We can’t enrol student visa holders. Stark Institute is not a CRICOS provider, so we are not able to enrol people on a student visa. If you think this is a mistake, please call 0485 983 867 or email info@stark.edu.au (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).

Are you on any other visa?

If yes, tell us which visa and add your documents.

YesNo

Which visa do you hold? (visa name or subclass)

Upload your visa documents Optional

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

Proof of date of birth

We use the ID you added on the first page, so you do not need to upload anything twice. Where a proof is still missing, you can upload it here, or bring or email it later.

Proof of date of birth: done.

Proof of date of birth: which ONE will you provide? Optional

Colour copy of one of these.

Current driver licence, heavy vehicle or marine licence, or current 18+ cardCurrent Australian, New Zealand or international passportBirth certificate or birth extractI’ll bring or email it later

Upload your proof of date of birth Optional

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

Proof of residency

Proof of residency: done.

Proof of residency: which ONE will you provide? Optional

Colour copy of one of these.

Driver licence, heavy vehicle or marine licence, driver licence receipt, or 18+ cardDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs or Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health CardAustralian Electoral Commission document (for example an electoral enrolment letter or card)Contract of property purchase, lease or rental document, mortgage or land ownership certificateElectricity, gas or telephone account issued in the last 6 monthsLocal government rates noticeBank statement issued within the last 6 monthsOfficial letter from Centrelink or the Department of Human ServicesAustralian Taxation Office assessment or tax file number confirmation noticeI’ll bring or email it later

Upload your proof of residency Optional

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

Proof of citizenship or residency

Which of these describes you?

I am an Australian citizenI am a New Zealand citizenI am an Australian permanent or temporary resident

Proof of citizenship or residency: done.

Proof of Australian citizenship: which ONE will you provide? Optional

Colour copy of one of these.

Current Australian passportBirth certificate or birth extractCurrent green Medicare card (green only)I’ll bring or email it later

Proof of New Zealand citizenship: which ONE will you provide? Optional

Colour copy of one of these.

Birth certificate or birth extractCurrent New Zealand passportCertificate of Evidence of New Zealand Citizenship in Australia (CSNZCA)I’ll bring or email it later

Proof of permanent or temporary residency: which ONE will you provide? Optional

Colour copy of one of these.

Current green Medicare card. In some cases a blue Medicare card can be used with extra documents (colour copies), checked through VEVOPermanent visa label in your passport, or documents from the Department of Home Affairs showing approval of a permanent visa subclassTemporary residency visa and work permit, with copies of your correspondence with the Department of Home Affairs showing progress toward permanent residencyI’ll bring or email it later

Upload your proof of citizenship or residency Optional

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

About Medicare cards and VEVO: a current green Medicare card is best. A blue Medicare card can sometimes be accepted if you also give us enough extra documents. We may check your visa through Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO). Read about visa eligibility.

Credit transfer and prior study

A few quick questions so we can see if study you have already done counts towards this course.

Are you currently enrolled in, or undertaking, any course with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO)?

YesNo

Have you previously completed any units of competency or modules that may be eligible for mutual recognition? Or are you moving from a superseded qualification to a current one, or has a unit you completed been superseded and is similar but not equivalent?

YesNo

Do you have any skills or knowledge that have not been formally recognised, gained through non-formal or informal learning?

YesNo

Have you completed any units of competency in the past that may be eligible for credit transfer?

YesNo

Have you deferred your studies from any RTO or university, or put your studies on hold?

YesNo

Credit transfer or RPL? Please contact our administration team for more information. To check if you are eligible for credit transfer, please give us a copy of your Statement of Attainment or record of results. You can upload it here, or bring or email it later.

Upload your Statement of Attainment or record of results Optional

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

National reporting questions

These national questions are asked of every student.

Why we ask these national questions (NCVER)

The next questions are the national questions every training provider must ask for the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). They help government plan training in Australia. They are covered by the privacy notice on the last step.

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

NoYes, Torres Strait IslanderYes, AboriginalYes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Do you speak a language other than English at home?

YesNo

Which language?

How well do you speak English?

Very wellWellNot wellNot at all

What is your highest completed school level?

Year 12 or equivalentYear 11 or equivalentYear 10 or equivalentYear 9 or equivalentYear 8 or belowNever attended school

If you are a migrant or refugee, the recommended minimum for entry into a certificate level VET course is the equivalent of an Australian Year 10 qualification from your home country. For a diploma or advanced diploma, you may need the equivalent of Australian Year 12.

Year completed Optional

Where did you complete it? Optional

Study, health and work

Have you done any government subsidised training before?

YesNo

Please tell us what it was

Do you hold an overseas qualification that an Australian professional body or other organisation has recognised as meeting registration or licensing requirements?

YesNo

Have you done prior education in Australia?

YesNo

Are you currently enrolled in any course?

YesNo

Which qualification levels have you completed? Tick all that apply.

Bachelor degree or higher degreeAdvanced diploma or associate degreeDiploma (or associate diploma)Certificate IV (or advanced certificate/technician)Certificate III (or trade certificate)Certificate IICertificate IOther education (including certificates or overseas qualifications not listed above)None of the above

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment or long-term condition?

This is only used to give you the right support. Please refer to the Disability supplement for an explanation of these areas.

YesNo

Which areas apply? You can tick more than one.

Hearing/deafPhysicalIntellectualLearningMental illnessAcquired brain impairmentVisionMedical conditionOther

What is your main reason for doing this course?

To get a jobTo develop my existing businessTo start my own businessTo try for a different careerTo get a better job or promotionIt was a requirement of my jobI wanted extra skills for my jobTo get into another course of studyFor personal interest or self-developmentTo get skills for community/voluntary workOther reasons

Which best describes your current employment status? Choose one.

Full-time employeePart-time employeeSelf employed – not employing othersSelf employed – employing othersEmployed – unpaid worker in a family businessUnemployed – seeking full-time workUnemployed – seeking part-time workNot employed – not seeking employment

How did you find out about our institute?

InternetFriend/RelativeSocial MediaEmployerOthers (please specify)

Please tell us how

Your work experience

Work history

List your jobs relevant to this qualification, newest first.

How to fill in your work history

This section helps your assessor see your industry experience and how current it is. List all employment relevant to the qualification you are applying for, starting with your current or most recent position.

Example
ABC Company – Manager – FT
01/2022 – 01/2026
Managed construction site and personnel
John Doe – 0491 570 159

If you are self-employed

Are you self-employed or do you run your own business?

YesNo

Business name

ABN (if applicable) Optional

Years in business Optional

Nature of business Optional

Website (if applicable) Optional

Employment verification

I authorise Stark Institute to verify my employment history with current or previous employers, supervisors, clients or referees where required for assessment purposes.

YesNo (Please note that inability to verify employment may affect the assessment outcome.)

Industry experience summary

Please provide a summary of your vocational experience relevant to the qualification you are applying for.

Tap a prompt to add it as a heading, then write under it.

Any specialist skills Optional

Projects and licences

Major projects completed Optional

List major projects you have completed: the project or workplace, a description of the work, your role and the approximate date.

Industry licences, registrations and tickets

List any licences, registrations or industry tickets relevant to this qualification, such as White Card, Working at Heights, EWP, forklift, QBCC or a driver licence.

Referees

You need at least two workplace referees who have seen your work.

Who can be a referee

As part of the RPL assessment process, Stark Institute requires at least two (2) workplace referees who have directly supervised, managed or observed your work and can verify your skills, knowledge and industry experience. Referees should have first-hand knowledge of your work performance and be able to provide an independent assessment of your competency if contacted by the assessor.

Please make sure the contact details are current and that each referee has agreed to be contacted by Stark Institute.

Language and evidence

Language, literacy and numeracy

Choose one of the two options below.

About the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) review

To make sure all learners have the skills required to successfully participate in assessment, Stark Institute undertakes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) review prior to commencement. Please select one of the following.

All candidates must demonstrate that they have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to take part in the assessment process. Candidates who hold an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification at the same level or higher may be exempt from the LLN assessment if they give suitable evidence. Where extra support is needed, Stark Institute will discuss appropriate assistance or reasonable adjustments in line with our policies.

LLN option

LLN assessment requiredI understand I will complete Stark Institute’s LLN Assessment prior to commencement of the RPL process.Request for LLN exemptionI request exemption from completing Stark Institute’s LLN Assessment because I have previously completed an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification at the same AQF level or higher than the qualification for which I am applying.

Evidence attached

CertificateStatement of AttainmentTestamurAcademic Transcript

Upload your LLN exemption evidence Required

Upload the certificate, statement of attainment, testamur or academic transcript you ticked above.

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

RPL evidence checklist

Tick all the evidence you are submitting with this application.

Evidence guidance

Recognition of Prior Learning is based on evidence demonstrating competence. Please tick all evidence you are submitting with this application. Additional evidence may be requested by the assessor during the assessment process.

The quality of your evidence is more important than the quantity. Evidence should clearly demonstrate that you have performed the required workplace tasks consistently and over a reasonable period of time.

Where appropriate, evidence should be authentic, current, valid and sufficient. Your assessor may request additional evidence or clarification if further information is required to support an assessment decision.

Employment evidence

Resume / Curriculum Vitae (Current)Employment ContractPosition DescriptionEmployment Reference LetterEmployer Verification LetterPayslipsGroup Certificate / Income StatementBusiness Registration / ABN DocumentationOrganisation ChartPerformance Reviews / Appraisals

Qualifications and training

CertificatesStatements of AttainmentAcademic TranscriptOverseas QualificationsTrade QualificationApprenticeship Completion CertificateProfessional MembershipManufacturer TrainingShort CoursesProfessional Development Records

Workplace evidence

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)Job SheetsWork OrdersMaintenance ReportsToolbox TalksRisk AssessmentsInspection ReportsProject DocumentationClient Sign-OffsSite DiariesDaily ReportsTimesheetsPurchase OrdersQuotationsInvoicesDrawings / PlansTechnical ReportsQuality Assurance DocumentationWorkplace ProceduresPolicies

Photographic and digital evidence

Photographs of Work CompletedVideos of Work PerformedElectronic PortfoliosCAD DrawingsScreenshotsDigital Project Files

Licences and registrations

Driver LicenceWhite CardHigh Risk Work LicenceSecurity LicenceElectrical LicenceBuilder LicenceTrade LicenceWorking with Children CheckPolice CheckFirst Aid CertificateCPR CertificateOther

Other licence or registration (please describe)

Third party evidence

Supervisor ReportEmployer VerificationClient ReferenceProfessional RefereeStatutory DeclarationThird Party ReportAwardsIndustry RecognitionMembership CertificatesLogbooksWorkplace LogbooksApprenticeship LogbooksProfiling RecordsResearch PapersPublicationsOther

Other third party evidence (please describe)

Fees and policies

Fees and payment

Initial RPL assessment fee: $1,500 (tap to read the terms)

Initial RPL assessment fee: $1,500. It is payable on enrolment, before assessment starts, and is non-refundable once the RPL assessment process has commenced, except within the 7-day cooling-off period, when $1,250 is refunded. If gap training is needed, extra fees apply only to the units that need further training and assessment.

Your course fee will be confirmed by Stark before you start. We will call you to confirm the fee and your start date.

Read the RPL fees, refunds and withdrawal terms

The Recognition of Prior Learning assessment fee is payable prior to the commencement of assessment.

An initial assessment fee of $1,500 is payable upon enrolment and is non-refundable once the RPL assessment process has commenced, except within the 7-day cooling-off period, when $1,250 is refunded. This fee covers the initial review of your application, evidence mapping, assessor support, competency conversations and assessment activities undertaken during the RPL process.

Where Gap Training is required, additional fees will only apply to the units requiring further training and assessment. If a candidate chooses to withdraw before Gap Training commences, any applicable refund will be calculated based on the units requiring Gap Training, less the non-refundable initial assessment fee.

Payment of fees does not guarantee the successful award of competency or a qualification. Certification is issued only where all assessment requirements have been satisfactorily met.

This form does not take any payment. Tell us how you plan to pay and we will confirm the amount and next steps.

How would you like to pay?

Direct depositPay by bank transfer.Card or EFTPOSWe will send a secure payment link or take payment by phone.Cash at our officePay in person.

Bank details
Bank: NAB Bank
BSB: 083-028
Account number: 24-719-8418
Account name: Stark Institute PTY LTD
Please use your name as the payment reference.

Please never type card numbers into this form. We will send you a secure payment link or take your payment by phone.

Policies

Please read each policy. Open a heading to read it.

Training

Information on Training Services provided by STARK INSTITUTE, thereafter known as STARK INSTITUTE, is available from the office via phone or in written format. Prior to enrolling into your chosen course, ensure you have a full understanding of the structure of the course. All courses are delivered in line with State and any National requirements utilising equipment that complies with all safety standards. Courses are delivered as a theory lesson with a practical component, and all participants must ensure they can undertake the training. All costs, durations and outcomes are available from the office or on the website.

Assessment

Assessments of units will be conducted at a time agreed to by both parties after the following requirements are met:

Successfully complete all required training, and
Paid any outstanding monies owed.

Additional assessment processes will be explained to you at the time of training. Should you have any additional questions regarding your assessment method or have any concerns please do discuss with a STARK INSTITUTE Staff Member.

Support services and special needs

STARK INSTITUTE will take every possible action to ensure we support you throughout your training and assessment process. If at any point throughout your course you require any assistance or support please discuss these needs with STARK INSTITUTE staff and we will do our best to help. If you have any special needs, including Language and Literacy, learning, mobility, visual impairment or hearing please notify staff prior to enrolment to allow us to cater for your needs. If you do not notify us of any condition that may affect your learning, we will not be able to assist you if the need arises.

Candidate support (RPL)

Stark Institute is committed to providing appropriate support throughout the assessment process. If you require assistance due to language, literacy or numeracy needs, disability, cultural considerations or other individual circumstances, please advise us prior to assessment. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments may be implemented provided they do not compromise the integrity of the competency outcome.

Student rights

As part of your training and assessment, you have various rights. STARK INSTITUTE wants to ensure your time spent with us is both beneficial and enjoyable. If at any point you feel harassed, discriminated or feel abused, please notify the CEO immediately either face to face, via phone or in writing. If you feel you need to complain about an aspect of service or training and assessment you may do so verbally or in writing. Appeals on any decision made by STARK INSTITUTE may be lodged to the CEO and must be done so in writing. For more information on your rights, please talk to the staff.

In compliance with the Privacy Act, the information requested on this enrolment form will only be used for the process of enrolment and maintaining the student records. All information will be kept confidential and access to this information is only available to you, the CEO and the trainer. If you want to view your files at any time, lodge the request with your trainer.

Privacy and confidentiality (RPL)

All information collected during your enrolment and assessment will be managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and relevant vocational education and training legislation. Stark Institute may verify evidence with employers, licensing authorities, referees and other relevant organisations where required for assessment purposes. Your information will not be disclosed to unauthorised parties except where required by law or regulatory authorities.

Rules and regulations

1. To complete your enrolled course students must be able to fulfil the following obligations:

Demonstrate to the Trainer and Assessor through attendance and assessment, both written and theory, that academic and professional skills have been obtained to a satisfactory and competent level.
Satisfy all academic, administrative and financial obligations to the organisation.

2. Students must promptly notify STARK INSTITUTE of any change of name, address and contact details.

3. STARK INSTITUTE may take telephone messages for students if requested and if it is an emergency. Mobile phones must be switched off during class.

4. Students may be suspended or expelled from STARK INSTITUTE at the CEO’s discretion for:

non or late payment of fees
failure to uphold or maintain any of STARK INSTITUTE Policies and Procedures
serious misconduct or breach of legislation.

To be eligible for a QLD security licence ONLY, you must:

be 18 years or older
not pose a risk to public safety
You are not eligible for a licence if you have been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years, where a conviction was recorded.
You must also tell the Office of Fair Trading if you have been found guilty of a disqualifying offence in the past 5 years, where a conviction was not recorded (this is known as an ‘unrecorded finding of guilt’). The department may ask you for further information so they can assess if you are a suitable person to hold a licence.
For detailed information on a Security Licence in QLD, please check with the Office of Fair Trading or contact 13 74 68.
Application for a security provider licence (PDF)

To get a trade contractor or nominee supervisor licence:

Please check with the relevant state and territory licensing and regulatory authorities. State and territory jurisdictions may have different regulatory requirements.

Refund policy

The policy of the organisation is at all times to be fair and equitable to registered students. Applications for refunds can be made to the Director or CEO of the organisation.

There is a 7-day cooling off period. If the student changes their mind or does not want to start the course, the student is entitled to a full refund.

If the student is unable to commence, a refund of 90% of the full contribution fees will be forwarded to the student if 7 or more days’ notice is given. Less than 7 days’ notice will attract a 50% cancellation of contribution fee. If a student is disadvantaged and cannot complete his/her course because of a situation that is instigated by the RTO then a full refund for the non-delivered portion of the course will be made and a Statement of Attainment issued for units completed. If the student does not complete the course or withdraws of their own volition, then the normal refund policy of “no refund after commencement of course” applies.

STARK INSTITUTE will ensure that it will assist a student to complete the qualification once the student has enrolled with the organisation.

I have read and understood the policies above, including the refund policy.

Media release

At times during the course, the staff may take photos and videos for use in promotional activity, and use your testimonials and photos on the website. By choosing Yes, you acknowledge your acceptance in taking part in such activities.

Media release

Yes, I acceptNo, I do not accept

Referral and payments

Please tell us who referred or helped you, and about any payments. Tap to read how Stark works with agents.

Agent / Referral Details, Payments and Student Declaration

Stark Institute deals directly with students. No person or organisation is authorised to represent Stark unless Stark has expressly confirmed their current appointment in writing. Please contact Stark to check its current authorised-agent list before relying on anyone claiming to represent us.

Only persons expressly authorised in writing may market or advertise Stark’s courses, use its name or branding, or make commitments on its behalf, within the limits of that authorisation. Agent appointments and permissions may change over time.

Were you referred to Stark or assisted with your application?

No, I applied directlyYes, an agent or brokerYes, my employerYes, another person

If yes, provide the following details:

Agent / Organisation name Optional

Name of person assisting you Optional

Relationship to you Optional

Phone number or email, if known Optional

If the person or organisation is not on Stark’s current agent list, please provide details so Stark can verify the referral.

Payments to Agents or Other Persons

Have you paid, or agreed to pay, agent or another person in connection with this enrolment?

YesNo

If yes, provide the following details:

Recipient’s name Optional

Amount paid or payable Optional

Payment date, if paid Optional

Purpose — course fees, separate service fee or other Optional

Upload receipt, invoice or payment evidence, if available Optional

Drop files here or tap to choose filesPDF, DOCX or a clear photo

Payments on Your Behalf

Will another person or organisation pay Stark’s courses on your behalf?

YesNo

Payer’s name / organisation Optional

Relationship to you Optional

Phone number or email Optional

Amount paid or to be paid Optional

Promises of Representations

Has anyone promised you guaranteed enrolment, a qualification, successful RPL, employment, a license or completion without assessment?

YesNo

If yes, provide details:

Agent Related Fees and Refunds

Fees charged by an agent are separate from Stark’s course fees. Tap to read how refunds work.

Agent Related Fees and Refunds

If you independently engage someone who is not authorised by Stark, you are responsible for your private arrangement with that person, including separately agreed services and fees. Stark is not a party to that agreement unless it expressly agrees otherwise.

Separate service fees independently charged by an agent or another person are not Stark’s course fees and are not covered by Stark’s refund policy. Requests for refunds of those separate fees must be directed to the person or organisation that charged them, subject to applicable law.

Any course-fee refund will be calculated under Stark’s applicable refund policy using fees charged by Stark and payments received by Stark or collected on its behalf by an authorised representative. This includes payments made on your behalf by another person.

Student Declaration

Please read and tick each statement:

I have accurately disclosed who referred me or assisted with my application, any payments made or agreed, and any promises made to me.

I understand that assistance or payment by another person does not, by itself, make that person an authorised Stark agent. Unless Stark confirms an authorised arrangement, Stark will communicate and process my application directly with me.

If I independently engage an unauthorised person, I understand that my private service arrangement is my responsibility, subject to my consumer rights and Stark’s legal obligations.

I authorise the payer identified above, if applicable, to pay fees on my behalf. I understand that this does not transfer my enrolment, student rights or assessment obligations to the payer.

I understand the distinction between Stark’s course fees and separate agent service fees, and how the refund provisions above apply.

I understand that Stark makes the final decisions about enrolment, credit transfer, RPL, assessment outcomes and certification. Referral or payment does not guarantee a successful outcome.

I confirm that my application and supporting evidence are accurate and authentic. If someone assisted me, I have reviewed and corrected the information before signing. I understand that I must meet the applicable course and assessment requirements.

I understand that I can contact Stark directly to verify agent authority, fees, course information or promises, and to raise a concern or complaint.

These declarations do not exclude or limit student consumer rights or Stark’s legal and regulatory responsibilities, including responsibility for persons acting on its behalf.

Review and sign

Check your answers. Use Edit to change anything.

Privacy notice

Please read this before you submit. It explains what we do with your information.

Stark Institute Pty Ltd (RTO 45180) collects your information to enrol you and, if you choose Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to assess your application.
Your information is seen by Stark staff and assessors. We must also give some information to government bodies when the law requires it, including NCVER, the USI Registrar, state training authorities and ASQA.
Your form details are emailed to Stark’s course advisor team. Documents you upload, including identity documents, are sent by email to Stark’s course advisor team with your form. They are not published on the website.
You can ask to see or correct your information, or make a complaint, by contacting Stark Institute.

Read the full Stark Institute privacy notice

Who we are

Stark Institute Pty Ltd (RTO 45180) (“Stark Institute”, “we”).

Why we collect your information

We collect the personal information you give us in this form, and the documents you upload, to enrol you in a nationally recognised qualification, verify your identity and eligibility, assess your Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application including your work history and evidence (if you choose RPL), and meet our obligations as a registered training organisation. If you do not give us this information we may not be able to assess your application or enrol you.

What we collect

Your contact and emergency contact details, date of birth, Unique Student Identifier (USI), proof of identity and residency, background and demographic information required for national VET reporting, and your typed signature. If you choose RPL, we also collect your CV, work history, licences, language, literacy and numeracy information, evidence of your skills and the contact details of your referees, which you confirm you have their consent to give us.

Who sees your information

Stark Institute staff and assessors who need it to do their work.
Your referees and employers, when we verify your RPL evidence with them.
Government bodies, as required or authorised by law, including the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), the USI Registrar, state and territory training authorities and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

We do not sell your personal information.

Where it is stored

Your form details are emailed to Stark’s course advisor team. Documents you upload, including identity documents, are sent by email to Stark’s course advisor team with your form. They are not published on the website. We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure and to limit access to people who need it.

Access, correction and complaints

You can ask to see the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct it. To do this, or to make a complaint about how your information has been handled, contact Stark Institute using the contact details on our website. We will respond in writing. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.

Privacy policy

Our full privacy policy is at Stark Institute Privacy Policy.

NCVER Student Enrolment Privacy Notice

Why we collect your personal information

As a registered training organisation (RTO), we collect your personal information so we can process and manage your enrolment in a vocational education and training (VET) course with us.

How we use your personal information

We use your personal information to enable us to deliver VET courses to you, and otherwise, as needed, to comply with our obligations as an RTO.

How we disclose your personal information

We may be required by law, under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth) (NVETR Act), to disclose the personal information we collect about you to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER). We may also be required to provide personal information to a state training authority which may then disclose that information to NCVER.

NCVER is the National VET Data Custodian and is responsible for collecting, managing, analysing and communicating research and statistics about the Australian VET sector.

How NCVER and other bodies handle your personal information

NCVER will collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with the law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act), the NVETR Act, and the Student Identifiers Regulation 2014. NCVER may use and disclose your personal information for purposes that include populating authenticated VET transcripts; administration of VET; facilitation of statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage; and understanding the VET market.

NCVER may disclose your personal information to the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), other relevant Commonwealth authorities, State and Territory authorities (other than registered training organisations) that deal with matters relating to VET and VET regulators for the purposes for which the legislation above permits.

NCVER may also disclose personal information to persons engaged by NCVER to conduct research on NCVER’s behalf.

NCVER does not intend to disclose your personal information to any overseas recipients.

Commonwealth and State and Territory government authorities who deal with or have responsibility for VET also have contracted IT operators that design, build, test, operate, maintain and host a VET data system used to collect and/or store VET data. VET data system operators are subject to a range of strict privacy, security, and confidentiality obligations. Your personal information may be used by VET data system operators to fulfil their contractual obligations, including ensuring that the VET data system is operating properly. VET data system operators and their contractors will be required to abide by the Australian Privacy Principles.

Data submitted through a VET data system may undergo validation and quality assurance checks, which involve checking the submitted data against data held in other information systems, for example, the Unique Student Identifier Registry or the Australian Business Register.

For more information about how NCVER will handle your personal information please refer to NCVER’s Privacy Policy at www.ncver.edu.au/privacy.

DEWR is authorised by law, including the Privacy Act and the NVETR Act, to collect, use and disclose your personal information to fulfil its functions and activities, including:

administration of VET, such as program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation
facilitation of statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage
understanding how the VET market operates for policy, workforce planning and consumer information.

DEWR may be authorised by law to share “public sector data” with third parties, including under the Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 (Cth) (DAT Act). “Public sector data” is defined in the DAT Act to mean “data lawfully collected, created or held by or on behalf of a Commonwealth body…” and therefore includes any data collected by the department as part of performing VET related functions.

For more information about how DEWR will handle your personal information, please refer to the DEWR VET Privacy Notice at https://www.dewr.gov.au/national-vet-data/vet-privacy-notice.

Surveys

You may receive a student survey from a government department or an NCVER employee, agent, third party contractor, or another authorised agency. Please note you may opt out of the survey at the time of being contacted.

Contact information

At any time, you may contact Stark Institute to:

request access to your personal information
correct your personal information
make a complaint about how your personal information has been handled
ask a question about this Privacy Notice.

Source: NCVER, VET Information Standard sample enrolment form (Student Enrolment Privacy Notice), vetinformationstandard.ncver.edu.au.

I have read the privacy notice.

Student consent

I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information in accordance with the Privacy Notice above.

Student declaration

I agree to the following. Please tick each box.

I agree to comply with all study instructions, the Rules and Regulations outlined here, and all policies detailed in the Student Handbook. I acknowledge that I have received and have ongoing access to the Handbook online.

I release STARK INSTITUTE, including its CEO, staff, and trainers, from any liability for property loss or personal injury that may occur while participating in the course.

I confirm that the answers provided in the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test were completed solely by me and reflect my own work.

I declare that I have not been offered any incentives, gifts, cash payments, referral fees, or bonuses to enrol in this course.

I confirm that I have enrolled directly with STARK INSTITUTE and that no third-party arrangements were involved.

I confirm I was referred by the agent named in this form, and that the information in this form is my own and is true and correct.

I understand that I may be required to provide a signed Statutory Declaration upon request by STARK INSTITUTE.

I declare that all information provided in this enrolment form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

USI authority

If you would like Stark Institute to apply for a USI on your behalf, you must authorise us to do so and declare that you have read the privacy information at usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.

I, (your name), authorise STARK INSTITUTE to apply, under sub-section 9(2) of the Student Identifiers Act 2014, for a USI on my behalf.

I have read and I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information (which may include sensitive information) pursuant to the information detailed at usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.

USI links: contact, find your USI, create a USI.

RPL candidate acknowledgement

Please tick each box to confirm your understanding.

I understand that Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process.

I understand competency must be demonstrated against the elements, performance criteria, performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions of each unit of competency.

I understand payment of RPL fees does not guarantee competency or the award of a qualification.

I understand Stark Institute may require additional evidence at any stage of the assessment.

I understand practical demonstrations, competency conversations, workplace observations and knowledge assessments may be required.

I understand that gap training may be required where competency cannot be demonstrated.

I understand Stark Institute may verify my evidence with employers, supervisors, clients, referees or licensing authorities.

I understand that submitting false, altered or misleading evidence may result in cancellation of my enrolment, refusal or withdrawal of certification and referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Referee contact authorisation

You agree that Stark Institute may contact your referees. Tap to read it in full.

Referee contact authorisation

By signing this enrolment form, I declare that:

I have obtained the consent of the above referees to provide their personal and business contact details to Stark Institute Pty Ltd (RTO 45180) for the purposes of my Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment.
I authorise Stark Institute to contact the nominated referees to verify my employment history, job role, workplace performance, skills, knowledge and industry experience, and to request any additional information reasonably required to support my RPL assessment.
I understand that referee verification forms part of the assessment process and that failure to provide suitable referees or cooperate with verification activities may affect the outcome of my RPL application.
I understand that all information obtained from my referees will be treated confidentially and used solely for assessment, quality assurance and regulatory compliance purposes in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Stark Institute’s privacy policy.

I agree to the referee contact authorisation.

RPL candidate declaration

Please read the full declaration before you tick the box.

RPL candidate declaration, consent and acknowledgement

I, (your name), declare, acknowledge and confirm that:

I have read, understood and agree to the information contained in the Stark Institute Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Candidate Information Guide, including the RPL assessment process, assessment methods, fees and refunds, privacy, candidate rights and responsibilities, and certification requirements.
I understand that Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process and that competency will only be granted where sufficient evidence demonstrates that I meet all requirements of the relevant unit(s) of competency.
I understand that my assessment may include self-assessment, portfolio of evidence, third-party verification, competency conversations, workplace observations, practical demonstrations, knowledge assessments, challenge tasks, supplementary evidence, Gap Assessment and/or Gap Training where required.
I understand that Stark Institute may request additional evidence or further assessment where the evidence provided is insufficient to make a valid assessment decision.
I declare that all information and evidence submitted is true, complete, accurate, genuine and authentic, accurately represents my own work, skills, knowledge and industry experience, has not been altered, fabricated, falsified or misleadingly presented, and has been submitted with appropriate permission where it contains information relating to third parties.
I authorise Stark Institute Pty Ltd (RTO 45180) to verify my qualifications, employment history, licences, workplace experience and supporting evidence with employers, supervisors, referees, clients, educational institutions, licensing authorities and any other relevant organisation for assessment purposes.
I understand that assessment decisions will be made in accordance with the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
I acknowledge that payment of fees does not guarantee the successful award of a Qualification or Statement of Attainment.
I understand that an initial RPL Assessment Fee of AUD $1,500 is payable before assessment commences and is non-refundable once my eligibility has been confirmed and the RPL assessment process has commenced, except within the 7-day cooling-off period, when $1,250 is refunded. I further understand that additional fees may apply where Gap Assessment or Gap Training is required.
I consent to Stark Institute collecting, storing, using and disclosing my personal information for enrolment, assessment, certification, regulatory reporting, auditing, quality assurance and continuous improvement purposes in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988, Student Identifiers Act 2014 and the National VET Data Policy.
I acknowledge that Stark Institute will retain assessment records and supporting evidence in accordance with legislative and regulatory record retention requirements.
I understand that if any information or evidence submitted is found to be false, fraudulent or intentionally misleading, Stark Institute may refuse my RPL application, refuse to grant competency, cancel my enrolment, withdraw or revoke any Qualification or Statement of Attainment (where permitted by law), notify relevant regulatory or licensing authorities where required, and take any other action in accordance with its policies and applicable legislation.
I confirm that I have had sufficient opportunity to ask questions, have received satisfactory answers, understand the RPL process and voluntarily consent to proceed with my application for Recognition of Prior Learning with Stark Institute Pty Ltd (RTO 45180).
I understand that this declaration forms part of my official enrolment record and agree to comply with Stark Institute’s policies, procedures and assessment requirements throughout the RPL process.

I have read, understood and agree to the Candidate Declaration, Consent and Acknowledgement above.

I declare that the qualification provided above is genuine and was completed by me.

I understand Stark Institute reserves the right to request an LLN assessment if, during the enrolment or assessment process, it identifies that additional LLN support may be required.

I agree.

Sign your enrolment

By signing below, I confirm that I have carefully read, understood and agree to all of the declarations, acknowledgements and consents in this form.

Type your full name to sign

This must match your first and last name.

Date

You are under 18, so a parent or guardian must sign below as well.

Parent or guardian full name (typed signature)

Parent or guardian email

Enrolment received

Your reference:

What happens next

Stark will check your enrolment and call you to confirm your fee and start date.
We will email you about payment and what to bring on your first day.

What happens next (RPL)

Application review. An assessor checks your application and talks with you about your goals.
Self-assessment and evidence plan. We help you plan the evidence to collect.
Portfolio of evidence. You upload your evidence.
Third party verification. We contact your referees.
Competency conversation. A professional chat about how you do your work.
Additional assessment only if needed.
Outcome. Your qualification, or a gap training plan if some units need more.

Your ID check is not complete yet. Please show the rest of your ID to the assessor, in person or on your video interview. Please do not email identity documents.

Stark Institute student support
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Phone: 0485 983 867
Email: info@stark.edu.au

Documents you upload, including identity documents, are sent by email to Stark’s course advisor team with your form. They are not published on the website. See our Privacy Policy.

Stark Institute Pty Ltd. RTO 45180. ABN 58 606 260 726.

Unit 2, 5-11 Noel St, Slacks Creek QLD 4127

Start your enrolment

Your CV

Your course

Your USI

Your driver licence and other ID (100 points)

Add a document

Your eligibility so far

About you

Your details

Contact details

Residential address

Postal address

Phone and email

Emergency contact

Eligibility and background

Eligibility

Proof of date of birth

Proof of residency

Proof of citizenship or residency

Credit transfer and prior study

National reporting questions

Study, health and work

Your work experience

Work history

If you are self-employed

Employment verification

Industry experience summary

Projects and licences

Major projects completed Optional

Industry licences, registrations and tickets

Referees

Language and evidence

Language, literacy and numeracy

RPL evidence checklist

Employment evidence

Qualifications and training

Workplace evidence

Photographic and digital evidence

Licences and registrations

Third party evidence

Fees and policies

Fees and payment

Policies

Media release

Referral and payments

Payments to Agents or Other Persons

Payments on Your Behalf

Promises of Representations

Agent Related Fees and Refunds

Student Declaration

Review and sign

Other documents

Privacy notice

Who we are

Why we collect your information

What we collect

Who sees your information

Where it is stored

Access, correction and complaints

Privacy policy

Why we collect your personal information

How we use your personal information

How we disclose your personal information

How NCVER and other bodies handle your personal information

Surveys

Contact information

Student consent

Student declaration

USI authority

RPL candidate acknowledgement

Referee contact authorisation

RPL candidate declaration

Sign your enrolment

Enrolment received

What happens next

What happens next (RPL)