What means RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is all about the skills and knowledge you've collected through work and life experiences and then transferring them to current training course requirements.
How does RPL work?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that recognises the skills you have gained through prior study (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) or previous work experience or volunteer work. If you RPL some of your units, the qualification you will receive is no different to any other.
What is the purpose of RPL?
The purpose of RPL is to identify, assess, recognise and improve a candidate's status in terms of what he/she knows and can do against national standards and qualifications.
Who is eligible for RPL?
If you can clearly show that you have already gained the equivalent skills, or knowledge, then you may be granted recognition of prior learning for unit(s) of competency in your TAFE NSW course. This includes skills, knowledge or experience gained through part- time, full-time or casual work.
What types of evidence are most commonly used for RPL?
RPL evidence most often refers to documentary or electronic evidence, which may include:
- Personal Information.
- Workplace Information.
- Information from a third party.
What is RPL fee?
RPL requires enrolment into the process and RPL fees (non-refundable) are required at the time of enrolment. If you enrol for RPL which carries a government subsidy, you will pay fees for each unit of competency in which you enrol.
How long does RPL last?
The 6-week RPL process is simply 'converting' your prior experience and on the job skills into the subjects that are taken up in a regular classroom when completing the relevant qualification for your trade.
