What is RPL?

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.

There are a few boxes to tick before you can get underway with Recognition of Prior Learning. Your eligibility will be determined by the industry you work in, the type of qualification you’re seeking and any relevant formal or informal prior learning you’ve attained.

Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, takes into account the skills and knowledge you’ve already gained in your field of work or through study, school and life experiences. Whether formal or informal, an RPL assessment uses your existing skills to fulfill the credits required for a formal qualification.

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.