Effective 20 April 2024
New password format:
- Must be at least 14 characters
- Does not require numbers or special characters (sample password: canbepassphrasewithoutnumbers)
- Default password format sent to new students: ...
Effective 20 April 2024
New password format:
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We're making some important changes to our password standard for students.
Effective date: 20 April 2024
New password format:
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Recognition of prior learning (RPL) recognises the skills you have gained through formal or informal training on the job or through paid work, volunteer work and/or any previous training. By using your existing skills, knowledge and experience, recognition of your previous skills and experience helps you gain a formal qualification.
Anyone can apply. If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or an entire qualification, a successful RPL application means you can be recognised as competent for parts of, or a whole, nationally recognised qualification.
Not everyone will receive recognition for their skills and knowledge. Some qualifications may have specific requirements that need to be met before you will be eligible for RPL. This may include having worked in the job for a number of years, or having completed a previous qualification.
Once the application has been lodged, an assessor will be assigned to you. If the assessor agrees you are eligible for RPL, you will be required to provide evidence to prove your competency. Providing evidence may involve:
Once you have submitted your application, it takes between four to six weeks. If the evidence you submitted is not enough, then your assessor will ask you to provide more information. Once the assessment is successfully completed, then you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for partial completion or awarded a Certificate of Completion for an entire qualification depending on the evidence submitted.
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.
The fees are $35 per unit, capped at $1,000 per qualification.
If you are a State Government employee, RPL rates are fee-for-service and will be calculated for you when you discuss what qualification or units you will be applying for.
RPL conducted under an indentured contract (Apprenticeship or Traineeship) is costed at $35 per unit, capped at $1,000.
Class A qualification RPL (under Trade Skills Recognition Policy) is fee-for-service – price on application.
Please note, RPL Fees are deregulated and as such no concessional rates apply to this service.
You will be supported throughout the whole process by TAFE staff who will provide you with:
Skills can be recognised through a combination of the following:
direct observation of your work
When you apply for formal recognition of the skills you may already have, we compare the things you have learnt with the requirements of the units in the course. If you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the outcomes of a particular unit, you may be given recognition for that unit and not have to attend class.
To gain any recognition for study completed some time ago you will need to show how you have been applying and maintaining your skills and knowledge.
RPL applies where there is no credit equivalence between the formal units you previously completed and the area you are being assessed against now.
The assessment process is as rigorous as any other assessment. The type of evidence that you will be asked for may vary from that which would be required if you joined the formal classes.
Contact the assessor assigned to you at any time throughout the process.
Contact the institution where you completed your studies to determine whether they are able to provide you with a copy of your Statement of Achievement or Record of Results. Not having a qualification will not prevent you from going through an RPL process.
You can demonstrate your skills and knowledge without having to present your qualifications. The process may simply take a little more time to verify.
Your RPL is considered to be an enrolment. If you are unsuccessful and want to enrol in a class you will need to pay again.
If you find yourself in this situation, talk to your lecturer. Provided that the training provided that has occurred is not significant, your enrolment can be converted to RPL. You may elect to undertake a challenge assessment.
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