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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Explained

RPL Explained

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal yet flexible assessment process that can be used to determine an individual's current level of industry knowledge and identify skills and workforce experience.  RPL Assessment verifies competency against established industry standards detailed in Training Packages so that Qualifications can be issued.

RPL is used specifically to review learning and development that has been undertaken by the Applicant in the work environment if they have completed any formal training and recognises that considerable knowledge is developed while performing daily work duties “on the job”.

RPL is the process of reviewing the career and life experience of individuals to verify if they have skills to be issued with a Qualification. In simple terms it can be defined as a:

• formal recognition of skills & experience that are developed during life time - both career and life based;
• process of evaluating & assessing competency;
• method to ensure competency is based on benchmark industry standards;
• system of standards established by Industry Skills Councils and other stakeholders in VET within Australia; and
• outline of standards to be achieved as defined in National Training Packages.

Direct Credit Transfer

This is the recognition of any current Australian Qualifications that you have completed.  Qualifications that have been attained through previous study are important evidence to support your Application.  If Qualifications were issued by an Australian RTO, they include an Academic Transcript providing a full listing of all Units of Competency that were successfully completed.

Assessors will review the Units and wherever possible, "credit transfers" will be applied.  If you have previously completed Units that are included in the Qualification you are seeking via RPL, you will not need to complete these and will be immediately deemed "competent".  This ensures that you only have to provide evidence for the remaining Units to complete the Qualification.

Using Overseas Qualifications for RPL

If you have International Qualifications, this Credit Transfer process cannot be completed unless you have had the Qualifications verified by Australian Education International (AEI). This is an Australian Government organisation that assesses higher education, post-secondary technical & vocational overseas Qualifications. Please note that fees apply for AEI Qualification Recognition Assessment and the process can take up to three (3) months.

Further information is available here