What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is an acknowledgement of your current skills and knowledge that you have obtained through formal training, work experience and life experience. RPL is not an examination; it is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your competency.
If you consider you are already competent in specific units of competency from your chosen course you may be eligible to be granted an exemption if:
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Your prior learning and experience is relevant to this course? |
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You are able to supply proof of subject-relevant formal training (Conducted by industry or educational institutions in Australia), or work experience. |
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Submission of authenticated documents or samples of work demonstrating relevance and currency |
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Participation in an interview to ascertain current skills and knowledge. |
What if you have relevant work experience?
If you have been working in an occupation that is the same or similar to the nationally accredited qualification, which you wish to study for then you have probably developed skills and knowledge that can be assessed for credit towards the qualification. If you have completed on-the-job training this can also be assessed.
What if you have relevant qualifications?
You may be able to apply for recognition towards the qualification that you wish to study for based on previous studies.
Mutual recognition requires Intertag to recognise and accept Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF) qualifications issued by other private registered training organisations or TAFE around Australia.
Your previous studies will be recognized and credited towards your current qualification.
The benefits of Recognition:
The benefits of recognition of prior learning mean:
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Less time studying. |
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No need to study the same thing twice. |
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Recognition may help you meet the entry requirements for higher level qualifications. |
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Qualifications gained through recognition have the same value as those gained through course work at Intertag. |
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Up to 100% of recognition of your qualification may be granted. |
Cost of Recognition of Prior Learning:
The cost of recognition of prior learning will cover the following:-
What are the Types of Evidence that can be submitted?
There are several types of evidence you can collect to show your skills experience and attributes for assessment against the unit of competency.
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Certificates (Formal and Information Qualifications) |
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Diary/Journal (record of what you do) |
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Email Evidence (email communication) |
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Letters of Evidence (Letters of reference) |
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Documents (documents, job descriptions, photos) |
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Records of workplace activities (Relevant evidence) |
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Resume/work history (information regarding your career) |
Recognition Tools and Self Assessment:
The process of self assessment is the first important step.
Self assessment is a valuable technique within the process. It involves comparing your skills, qualifications and experiences with the competencies gained in the qualification that you have requested as RPL.
Using the recognition tool, identify which units you feel you have sufficient evidence to prove competency and the evidence you could provide.
Once you have decided which units of competency you can match, you need to collect the evidence of prior learning and compile within a reference portfolio, detailing which piece of evidence covers which unit and performance criteria.
When should you apply for recognition?
You should apply for recognition before course enrolment.
What happens if I only get unit recognition and not a full qualification recognition?
We can offer training through flexible delivery for those units that you do not receive recognition for or do not have sufficient evidence. We will ensure that you complete your qualification through either recognition of prior learning or flexible delivery gap training. Your Assessor will provide further information if you require the service.
What is the next step?
Download the RPL Application Form and Unit of Competency UEENEEP008B
Review the RPL Application Form and self assess your evidence to meet the Performance Criteria and Essential Knowledge & Associated Skills within the unit of competency.
Once we have received:-
Our assessor will contact you for payment of the Recognition Service.
If you have any questions regarding RPL please Contact Us