What RPL means?

RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning, which is an assessment process that uses your already existing skills, knowledge and experience to achieve a formal qualification or units of competency in place of study.

RPL is a method of assessment that makes formal qualifications more accessible to people already in the workforce, building their careers.

Before you can begin using Recognition of Prior Learning, there are a few boxes to check. The industry you work in, the sort of qualification you want, and any relevant formal or informal past learning will all affect your eligibility.

Each industry and the relevant certifications have individual eligibility criteria. You can find further information on which industries we offer RPL in. Detailed information about eligibility criteria can be found for each certification.

RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning. It is an assessment method that allows you to get a formal qualification for your already existing skills, knowledge and experiences. With RPL, you can gain a certificate for your skills by relying on your industry experience without having to undergo extensive studying.

Obtaining certification through RPL can help you improve your employability, raise your earning potential, advance in your career, or continue your education.

RPL takes into account the skills you've already acquired in your field of employment, as well as the knowledge you’ve gained via study, school, and life experiences. An RPL evaluation, utilises your existing talents to fulfil the credits needed for a formal qualification.

One of the advantages of RPL is that it recognises the value of learning in different settings. You can utilise your prior education, domestic and international qualifications, and samples of work experience. RPL also recognises the skills and knowledge you’ve gained outside of a formal context. This qualification recognises and values on-the-job learning. By combining all of your past experiences, RPL eliminates unnecessary repetition.

RPL works well because it recognises the worth of what you've learned.. Here’s where Skills Certified comes in! We partner with RTOs who can evaluate your experiences and review your experiences and could help you get qualified in your field of work.

Following the procedures of evaluating your skills through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can have a variety of career and lifestyle benefits. Skills Certified Australia is your partner in your educational and career development goals. When you decide to upskill, you get to access resources and specialist knowledge from our range of partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). We have dedicated consultants that focus on your particular case to get you your certification in the smoothest and fastest way possible.

At Skills Certified Australia, we support you along the way. Our partner RTOs assess your skills, evaluate your experience, fill the gaps in your skill set, and get you certified. In 4 easy steps, you can take your career to the next level.

The cost of a nationally recognised qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is dependent on the type of qualification you’re seeking and how you wish to make payment. The total price is generally determined by the course level, ranging from a Certificate II to a Graduate Diploma.

You are required to demonstrate that you have prior learning relevant to the qualification you are seeking. The skills, knowledge and experience you have must be linked to the Units of Competency in your course. Prior learning can be obtained through formal, non formal and informal learning.

There are a number of steps a person seeking RPL must take. The process starts by filling out a free skills check to discuss your goals and to determine the requisite qualifications. You’re then required to build a portfolio with all supporting evidence, which is assessed by one of our partner RTOs.

Once we receive your submission of interest, a consultant of ours will be in touch to discuss the process with you. In this, we will determine whether you qualify are suitable and from there, inform you of the evidence needed to prove competence. This can include:

• Evidence of different tasks performed on the job (photographic or video)
• Providing an understanding of your experience and skills
• Demonstrating your knowledge and skills by completing a range of practical tasks
• Providing documentation including a resume, legitimate workplace documents, references, and employment job description

Application is available to anyone if they have the relevant required prior learning. To determine your suitability, please get in touch with our consultants on 131775.

If you didn’t find what you were looking for here, or just need some clarity around your RPL suitability, please get in touch with us on 131775 and our consultants will be happy to help.