Essentials
$129/month
Validator Network access is not included.
Choose EssentialsKelsy ValidateFind the right industry validator.
Find the right industry validator.
Manage it all in one place.
Kelsy connects RTOs with qualified industry experts, then manages matching, messaging, briefs, escrow, structured review and report approval through one controlled workflow.
Verified validator profilesEscrow-backed engagementsStructured seven-dimension reports
Recommended validatorsIndustry experts matched to your brief
Filtered by industry, AQF level, location, availability, rate and validation experience.
SM
Sarah MitchellBusiness & leadership validator
✓ Verified★ 4.9
DK
Daniel KimProject management specialist
✓ Verified★ 4.8
AP
Amelia PriceCommunity services validator
✓ Verified★ 4.9
RT
Ravi ThomasIT and cyber security expert
✓ Verified★ 4.7
Industry alignmentHigh
AQF experienceHigh
Availability3 days
Built for credible, independent validation
Stop managing validator engagements through scattered emails and invoices. Kelsy gives RTOs a clearer way to find relevant expertise, confirm scope, secure payment, monitor progress and receive a consistent validation report.
✓Search by industry, AQF level, state, availability, rate and verified experience.
✓Message validators before engagement and choose a quick order or full brief.
✓Fund the engagement through escrow before validation work begins.
✓Receive a structured seven-dimension report that passes a quality gate before payment release.
DIR
Verified directory
Discover validators with relevant industry knowledge, credentials and validation experience.
MSG
Pre-engagement messaging
Clarify scope, timing and suitability before committing to an engagement.
BRF
Quick order or full brief
Create the right level of engagement detail for a single unit, cluster or qualification.
ESC
Escrow protection
Secure funds before work starts and release payment after the report passes review.
7D
Seven-dimension report
Receive a structured validation report with consistent findings and recommendations.
QLT
Quality gate
Reports are checked for completeness and substance before the engagement closes.
A controlled marketplace workflow
From validation request to approved report and payment release.
1
Create the request
Specify the unit, AQF level, industry, state, scope, files and required timing.
2
Match and select
Kelsy surfaces suitable validators and displays experience, availability and fee range.
3
Agree and fund
The validator accepts, confirms the quote and the RTO funds the engagement in escrow.
4
Complete the review
The validator reviews the instrument and completes the structured validation report.
5
Approve and release
The report passes the quality gate, the RTO reviews it and escrow is released.
Two connected sides of the network
A better engagement experience for RTOs and validators. Each user type receives its own dashboard and workflow while the engagement, payment and report remain connected.
For RTOs
Find, engage and manage validators
Move from sourcing expertise to reviewing the final report without leaving Kelsy.
- Filter and compare validator profiles
- Message before placing an order
- Create a quick order or detailed brief
- Track timeline, escrow and deliverables
- Review findings and approve the report
For validators
Build a verified professional profile
Manage availability, engagements, reports, payments and earnings from a dedicated workspace.
- Complete guided onboarding and verification
- Set expertise, rate and availability
- Accept briefs and manage engagement tasks
- Complete structured validation reports
- Track released payments and earnings
Structured validation reporting
Consistent reporting that makes findings easier to act on. Validators complete a structured seven-dimension review rather than uploading an unstructured document. This improves consistency, traceability and report quality.
The platform checks the report for completeness and substantive commentary before escrow can be released.
Validation reportQuality gate passed
Assessment validityMeets✓
Evidence sufficiencyReview!
Task clarityMeets✓
Mapping accuracyAction!
Assessment conditionsMeets✓
Foundation skillsMeets✓
Overall recommendationConditional→
Validator Network pricing
No separate monthly marketplace fee. RTO access to the Validator Network is included from Core upward. Engagement fees are paid separately when an RTO hires a validator. All prices are in Australian dollars and exclude GST.
How pricing works: Validators set their own hourly rate, subject to a platform floor of $100 per hour. The platform calculates an estimated engagement fee. The quoted total already includes Kelsy's 20% marketplace fee, so the RTO does not pay an additional platform charge on top.
Core
$269/month
Full marketplace access. Engagement fees apply separately.
- Search and filter validators
- Pre-engagement messaging
- Quick order or full brief
- Escrow-backed engagements
Professional
$549/month
Full marketplace access. Engagement fees apply separately.
- All Core features
- Priority validator matching
- Structured 7D reports
- Quality gate review
Business & Enterprise
$899+/month
Full marketplace access with broader team and enterprise features.
- All Professional features
- Multi-user engagement management
- Bulk validation requests
- Dedicated account support
Typical engagement costs
| Engagement type | Validator rate | Typical hours | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single unit — Certificate III/IV | $120–$160/hr | 1.5–2.5 hrs | $180–$400 |
| Single unit — Diploma+ | $140–$180/hr | 2–3 hrs | $280–$540 |
| Cluster — 3 to 4 units | $140–$180/hr | 4–6 hrs | $560–$1,080 |
| Full qualification — 6 to 8 units | $140–$180/hr | 8–12 hrs | $1,120–$2,160 |
20% platform fee
Kelsy retains 20% after the report passes the quality gate. The validator receives 80%.
Escrow before work begins
The full estimated fee is secured before the validator starts the engagement.
No hidden RTO surcharge
The quoted validator total already includes the platform fee. No additional marketplace charge is added.
Typical costs are indicative. Final pricing depends on validator rate, scope, AQF level, number of units and required review depth.
Independent expertise, managed properly
Find the right validator or build your professional profile on Kelsy.
RTO marketplace access starts on Core. Qualified industry experts can register separately to join the Validator Network.