Hiring internationally? That’s a smart move, especially when local talent is hard to come by. But let’s be real—one of the biggest concerns businesses have is making sure those recruits are actually qualified to do the job. And we’re not just talking about experience here; we’re talking about whether they meet Australian standards.
Here’s the good news: Australia’s system makes it tough for unqualified workers to slip through the cracks. For diesel mechanics, for example, your new hire may need to achieve the Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate (MVTC) to work unsupervised in New South Wales. Without it, you’re stuck with a great worker who still needs someone looking over their shoulder—not ideal.
So, how do you get your international hires certified? Enter Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a process that takes your recruit’s existing qualifications and work experience and maps them against what’s required in Australia. It saves time, cuts out unnecessary retraining, and gets your new hires working faster.
At You Solved, we don’t just find the right candidates—we ensure they’re certified to work in Australia. Our dedicated skills assessment department manages the entire RPL process for all our candidates, working in tandem with their visa and recruitment journey. This means we take care of everything: sourcing, certification, and migration. No guesswork, just results.
Curious about the MVTC process? Check out NSW Fair Trading for the details.
Case Study: How Buslines Solved Their Diesel Mechanic Shortage
Let’s talk about Buslines, a leading operator of regional bus services across New South Wales. With a fleet that provides critical public transport to regional communities, keeping their buses on the road is essential. Like many businesses in the public transport sector, they were facing a severe shortage of diesel mechanics—the very people needed to keep their fleet maintained and operational.
But simply finding diesel mechanics wasn’t enough. To ensure smooth operations, Buslines needed their mechanics to be certified to work unsupervised to meet their obligations as a provider of public transport services. In New South Wales, that meant securing the Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate (MVTC). Without this certification, even the most experienced international hire would require supervision, which would add unnecessary delays and costs.
That’s when You Solved stepped in. We didn’t just find skilled mechanics from international talent pools—we made sure they were eligible to achieve the MVTC through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Thanks to our skills assessment department, we managed the RPL process alongside the visa and recruitment stages, ensuring the candidates were fully certified and ready to work the moment they arrived.
For Buslines, this meant getting the right people in place, certified, and able to work independently without the usual onboarding delays. By handling the entire process—recruitment, RPL, and visa processing—You Solved helped Buslines keep their fleet on the road and their communities connected.
Conclusion: Certification is Key to Unlocking Skilled International Talent
In today’s competitive landscape, finding skilled workers—especially in regional areas—can feel like an uphill battle. But the real challenge isn’t just about finding talent; it’s about making sure that talent is qualified to do the job right. Whether you’re in the public transport sector like Buslines or in another industry that relies on skilled trades, certification and skills validation are crucial for ensuring your international hires can work effectively from day one.
At You Solved, we understand how complex the international recruitment process can be. That’s why we’ve built a streamlined approach that takes care of everything: from sourcing talent to managing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and ensuring that all necessary certifications—like the Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate (MVTC)—are in place. We make sure your new hires are fully qualified, so you can avoid unnecessary delays and keep your operations running smoothly.
If you’re ready to solve your skills shortage and bring in certified, skilled international workers, You Solved is here to help.
If your business needs certified mechanics, welders, or other skilled tradespeople, contact You Solved to learn how we can help you hire, certify, and onboard international talent seamlessly.
Also, check out our blog on How do I know my international hire has the skills they claim on their resume? for more insights on skills validation and certification.
