Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of existing skills
Are you eligible for RPL? Do you already have relevant skills, knowledge and experience?
A recognition process can save you dollars and shorten the time it takes to complete a qualification. RPL is like an assessment without training.
Assessment
Assessment is by recognition of evidence which you provide, that demonstrates your competency. Evidence may be in a variety of formats. It may be include information that you gather through workplace records; reports, products you have made or developed, your journals; minutes or notes of meetings; emails; video, 3rd party testimonial and verification;
To locate the competencies relevant to your work explore the Programs section of our web site, or locate your industry and qualification on www.ntis.gov.au.
Evidence
There must also be sufficient evidence– that is it must contain enough detail for the assessor to understand what the evidence shows.
Evidence must be consistent – that means it must demonstrate that you can undertake a skill to the required standard on a number of occasions and in different contexts. Your evidence must be authentic (ie your work) and it must be current.
Evidence must also show that you can undertake the competency as a whole, not just bits of it. This means taking into account how the work is carried out in the workplace – what external influences might come into play as you do that work? What things might go wrong? How will you respond? Are you prepared? Evidence therefore must be checked to see that it covers the range of sub tasks, in that work environment impacts are taken into account, that contingencies are considered, and that the competency is a transferable skill.
Filling in the gaps
Once you have the RPL done, your facilitator will discuss with you the best pathway to address gaps. Options include joining a web-class, or if you are an independent learner, you may consider our facilitated-e-learning approach.
For enquires about RPL email rmt@r-m-t.com.au