About the Digital Credentials Project
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) is leading the Digital Credentials Project in partnership with WA TAFE colleges. The project gives students secure, verifiable and accessible credentials, and brings a consistent sector-wide approach to issuing, accessing, sharing and verifying academic records.
DTWD is responsible for solution design, API integration and Single Sign-On. Each TAFE college manages ongoing delivery within its own environment.
Digital and paper credentials will run in parallel during the transition, as the sector moves towards digital credentials as the main way qualifications are delivered. Paper credentials will continue to be available on request.
About My eQuals
My eQuals is used by major universities in Australia and New Zealand, and a growing number of TAFEs and other providers. Credentials issued through it are digitally signed by the issuing institution, tamper-evident and legally valid.
For students and graduates
- Access your official credentials online, anytime.
- Share them securely by email, secure link or with a registered organisation.
- Stay in control of who sees your credentials and for how long.
- Keep your personal email up to date with your college, as that's where your My eQuals notification will go.
- Please don't register on the My eQuals website before your notification email arrives.
For employers and verifiers
Ask the student or graduate to share their credential with you through My eQuals. You can then check it online straight away. Verification is moving from requests made to colleges to student-controlled sharing.
We recommend accepting credentials shared through My eQuals rather than uncertified PDFs.
For schools and program administrators
Students in Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), apprenticeships, traineeships and the Career Taster Program will be able to access and share their credentials the same way. You may need to update how you request and check student credentials over time.
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Frequently asked questions for students and graduates
Show moreWhat is My eQuals? An official credentials platform in Australia and New Zealand. WA TAFE colleges use it to issue awards/qualifications and academic statements.
Are these official documents? Yes. They're digitally signed by your college, tamper-evident and legally valid.
How do I get my account? You'll receive an email from My eQuals once your credentials are issued. Follow the link and register with the email address it was sent to, then activate your account from the second email.
I haven't received an email. Check your junk folder and make sure your personal email is up to date in Student Portal. Still nothing? Contact your WA TAFE college.
How do I share my credentials? Select Share, then send by email, create a secure link or choose a registered organisation. You can add a PIN or expiry date.
Is it secure and private? Yes. Your data is stored securely in Australia. You decide who sees your credentials and for how long, and you can see your sharing history.
Does it cost anything? My eQuals is free to use.
I have credentials from another provider on My eQuals. You can link your accounts so they're in one place.
Will I still get paper credentials? Yes, during the transition.
I graduated prior to 2026, can I use My eQuals? All credentials issued after 16 November 2026 will be available on My eQuals. Credentials issued between 2018-19 and 2026 can be added by student request. Credentials prior to 2018-19 are unable to be added to My eQuals. To request a copy of your awards/qualifications or academic statements from prior to 2018-19, contact your WA TAFE college.
Frequently asked questions for employers and verifiers
Show moreHow do I verify a WA TAFE qualification? Ask the student or graduate to share it through My eQuals. You'll receive a secure link or email.
Can I trust it? Yes. Credentials are digitally signed by the issuing college and tamper-evident.
Do I need a My eQuals account? No, verifiers will receive a link and can access the credential page without an account.
Can I still contact the college to verify? Verification is moving to student-controlled sharing.
What about older qualifications? All credentials issued after 16 November 2026 will be available on My eQuals. Credentials issued between 2018-19 and 2026 can be added by student request. Credentials prior to 2018-19 are unable to be added to My eQuals.
