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Certificates of competence

A certificate of competence can be granted for a specified statutory function by the Resources Regulator. To be eligible for a certificate an individual must be assessed and deemed competent, which involves satisfying specific qualifications and experience, providing a portfolio, and passing exams.

Certificate of competence guide

The Applying for a certificate of competence guide (PDF, 218.04 KB) provides general information for individuals seeking to apply for examinations for specific statutory functions to obtain a certificate of competence and practising certificate to practise in them.

For further information on the requirements for these specific statutory functions and others, visit the Statutory functions page.