Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 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.
RPL assessments are designed mainly for people working in industry who have on-the-job skills and want to obtain a formal qualification. Qualifications are available up to Advanced Diploma, and are especially useful for people wanting to sell their services, gain job portability or a promotion. Some people use the RPL assessment process as a means of identifying the shortfalls and standards of their existing skills.
Students can base their application on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience. 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
Students will need to contact AiTT for information on the RPL process.
