Recognition of Prior Learning

What is Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience?

Already studied or have industry experience? Recognition of Prior Learning counts your previous study or on-the-job experience towards your qualification with us. That means less time studying, and lower total course fees. Just speak to our friendly course advisers to find out if you qualify.

 

What Counts as Prior Learning?

You can get recognised via two options:

  • If you’ve previously completed relevant qualifications, you may be able to gain credits towards your chosen course. This means you could skip re-doing some units.

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will look at learning you’ve done in the past. This could be from both work and life experiences, certificates and references.

 

The Benefits of RPL

If your Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application is successful, you'll be able to:

  • Receive a full qualification or credits towards your chosen course.

  • Cut down on full course fees if you receive any credits.

  • Reduce the time it takes to complete your course.

  • Get recognition for your current skills and experience.

 

Applying for RPL

The RPL process is broken into 5 steps:

  1. Candidate Briefing / Self-assessment / Planning Interview

    Before applying you need to complete a self-assessment checklist. A pre-assessment interview is held to figure out the best way of assessing your skills.

  2. Evidence Gathering / Demonstration Observation

    This is where you present any relevant documents or information like licenses, work samples, resume, etc. This process may involve the assessor setting up a Challenge Test or on site visits to observe you perform tasks and activities relating to what your RPL is applying for, ask questions and to gather relevant workplace evidence.

  3. Evidence Review

    The assessor considers all the evidence collected so far, speaks to the references or third parties you included in your application to confirm the documentation you provided and makes a determination on competency or identifies and evidence gaps.

  4. Additional Requirements

    This is where the learner undertakes to provide the evidence for any evidence gaps and is only necessary if there are gaps.

  5. Completion / Outcome

    The assessor will explain to you if your skill and experience meet the RPL requirements.

 

Contact Us

Start your application process by contacting the WEMAC admin team today.