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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) helps Australians transform their skills and experience into a formal qualification — but only when it’s done right. When delivered properly, with clear guidance, support and assessment, real RPL can fast-track careers, address skills shortages in high demand industries, and open doors to new opportunities.

Quality RPL is a structured process that identifies the skills and knowledge a student has gained through work or life experience, then assesses them against the requirements of the qualification. It’s a thorough process requiring consultation, evidence collection and practical assessment.

Unfortunately, some providers misuse RPL undermining trust in the vocational education and training sector.

Real RPL protects students, supports employers, and strengthens Australia’s workforce.

Learn more about quality RPL, how to spot the red flags and identify genuine providers on the Your Career website

Common Red Flags

Be cautious if a training provider:

  • promises fast or guaranteed qualifications (like “Certificate in 2 weeks”)
  • does not mention the RTO issuing the qualification
  • only communicates through encrypted messaging apps (such as WhatsApp or WeChat)
  • skips a proper assessment and just asks for your resume and ID
  • uses unusual training locations, such as residential houses for hands-on training.

How can RPL help you?

Hear what our student Merrissa has to say!

Are you an existing worker who already has knowledge, skills or work experience within an industry? Are you seeking to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification? Do you want to advance your career prospects without needing to spend too much time or money on training? If yes, then RPL is for you!

HOW DOES RPL WORK

RPL is an abbreviated term for Recognition of Prior Learning. It is an assessment only pathway that can be utilised to recognise the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained through working within an industry over a period of time. This can include your life experiences, training both accredited and non accredited training, short courses and general skills gained without an academic qualification.

RPL is a process recognised with the Australian Qualifications Framework to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements specified in the training package or VET accredited courses and is linked to that attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment.

RPL gives you the opportunity to gain your qualification, without the need to study for the full qualification, based on your professional and industry experience that will meet the requirements of the qualification. The evaluation procedure reviews your skills, knowledge, professional & industry experience and matches them against the performance criteria for each unit of competency within the qualification and required industry standards.

SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS

7 steps of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) to get you Nationally Qualified.

Boost your career by getting certified.

Everything can be done online. Start with taking a step today.

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