API Reference

RTOpacks provides a public REST API for querying the National Register.

Base URL: https://api.rtopacks.com.au

Authentication: None required. Public access.

Format: All responses are JSON.

Endpoints

GET /

API index. Returns server info, version, and endpoint list.

GET /v1/search

Search the National Register.

Parameters:

• q (required) — keyword or partial code
• type (optional) — qualification, unit, skillset, rto, all (default: all)
• limit (optional) — max results, default 10, max 50
• include_archived (optional) — include superseded records, default false

Example:

GET https://api.rtopacks.com.au/v1/search?q=workplace+safety&type=unit

GET /v1/lookup/:code

Get full record detail by National Register code.

Example:

GET https://api.rtopacks.com.au/v1/lookup/BSBWHS411

GET /v1/ladder/:package_code

Get the AQF qualification ladder for a training package.

Example:

GET https://api.rtopacks.com.au/v1/ladder/BSB

GET /v1/verify/:sop_id

Verify a RTOpacks Statement of Provenance ID. (Coming soon)

GET /v1/health

Health check.

Rate Limits

No rate limits currently applied. Fair use expected.

Authentication

No authentication required for public endpoints. API key system coming in a future release.

Contact

admin@rtopacks.com.au