Recognition of Prior Learning
What is it?
Recognition of Prior Learning is the process in which we acknowledge your skills obtained through any previous formal or informal training, work or volunteer experience. We match your previous skills and learning to industry performance standards and provide you with a full or part qualification. If you receive a part qualification, we can then identify the training components you will need to complete to achieve a full qualification.
Download the RPL Factsheet (PDF, 216KB) for more information.
Why should you apply for RPL?
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Gain a qualification in less time
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Simple process to recognise your valuable skills
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Position yourself for future employment
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Avoid repeating learning what you already know
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Increase your career and education options.
Who can apply for RPL?
If you have gained knowledge and skills through your work, life experience, training and education then you may be eligible for a qualification. If you are unsure, we can send you a self-assessment to review your eligibility.
The process could suit you if you have:
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work skills and knowledge
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formal or informal training and education
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paid or unpaid work experience
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general life experience
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community work experience and/or
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any combination of the above.
How can RPL benefit you?
There are times when it is useful to have formal qualifications of your skills. They are many ways in which RPL could benefit you.
Benefits include:
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gaining a higher qualification in less time
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increasing your work productivity
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promotion, which can lead to higher income
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taking less time away from your work and life for training
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career change or re-entry to the workforce and
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better planning of future training.
What is the RPL process?
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contact us to start the process
Give us a call and we will set you up with an RPL kit. This includes a self-assessment tool which will give you an initial idea as to whether you will be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
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collect your evidence
You will need to gather evidence of your skills and knowledge to present to an RPL assessor. Be prepared to talk about your job roles and your work history. Examples of evidence include:
- work samples
- previous qualifications
- certificates
- work history
- reference letters from previous employers/supervisors
- statement of attendance, workshops, seminars, symposiums
- awards or prizes
- any other documentation that may demonstrate experience.
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assessment interview
An assessor will review and discuss with you the information you have provide and then match up your skills to the units/subjects in the qualification. At this point you will have the opportunity to discuss and identify any previous experience and your assessor will conduct a competency conversation with you.
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train only for what you need
After your assessment interview, your assessor will give you information about the skills that have been recognised and if you have gained the full qualification. If you have skills gaps these may be addressed through flexible training.
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get your qualification!