Recognition of Prior Learning
We recognise your skills...
There are a number of processes that allow students to have their current skills and experience recognised.
Mutual recognition
Mutual recognition is a process that recognises qualifications or statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation.
To receive credit for previous study, students need to be enrolled in the program and provide certified copies of their qualifications, statement of attainment or statement of results to the institute.
Students cannot receive credit for their whole program of study, at least one competency must be achieved through normal enrolment or recognition of prior learning.
Credit transfer
Credit transfer is recognition for study already completed, which counts towards further study.
If you are seeking credit at TAFE, before enrolling you should always contact your TAFE institute to find out the necessary application procedures.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Recognition of prior learning is a process that recognises a student's current skills and experience regardless of where and when the learning occurred. Applications for RPL are based on whole competencies.
Students can base their application on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.
Students will need to contact their institute for information on the RPL process. To apply for recognition of prior learning students will need to complete the RPL form and provide supporting evidence.
Evidence may include:
* interview/professional conversation
* observation and questioning including workplace visits
* portfolio of work, which may include completed assessment items from previous study
* supplementary assessment tasks or challenge test (oral, written or practical)
* assessment where no training is involved
* trade test
* authentication of evidence by supervisor or employer.
Unsuccessful applicants have a right to formally appeal the RPL assessment, through the institute academic appeals process.
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