What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is about the skills and knowledge you’ve gained through work and life experiences.
For example, working in an office could help you get a certificate in business administration Working on a farm could count towards a qualification in agriculture or mechanics. Working as a volunteer may get you a certificate in youth work. RPL applies for both paid and unpaid work.
Ideal For:
- Existing workers who would like a formal assessment of their skills, knowledge and industry experience to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification
- Trainers who need to update their qualifications to improve their career opportunities
- Highly skilled people who have limited time to attend classes or study at home
- Those needing a qualification for job progression or higher pay.
- People looking to re-enter the workforce after a period of absence.
How are My Skills Assessed?
The assessor will consider your skills and knowledge and match them against your chosen qualification. Your skills will be assessed against industry standards. You may be asked to:
- perform tasks or jobs
- talk about and explain how you do those jobs
- provide samples of your work.
- Complete some questions or projects as part of your final assessment requirements
A visit to your workplace may be organised so you can demonstrate your abilities. You may have to provide job descriptions, references or performance appraisals.
Not all qualifications can be completed via RPL due to the practical elements of the course. This may apply to some qualifications in the Community Services training package, particularly where Vocational placement is a mandatory requirement of the course.
Previous Study – Credit Transfers
A credit transfer recognises the study you’ve already done. You cannot get credit transfer for your whole course however you may be able to have credit for any units successfully completed in a previous course transferred to your current studies.
If you would like to apply for credit transfer of one or more units, we will require certified copies of your certificates, awards or qualifications.
Please contact us to discuss your suitability for Recognition of Prior Learning for your chosen qualification prior to completing an enrolment application
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