Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL recognises that people who already have the knowledge and skills required for competency in various units or modules of an accredited training course, should not be required to re-learn what they already know.

The process

The process of RPL takes into account that various competencies can be acquired through:

Previous qualification
Work experience
Life experience

The main focus of RPL is on the performance criteria in the various units of the course, not how, when or where the learning occurred. Hence there is no distinction between formal and informal learning. There are two stages in the RPL process – application and assessment.

	The enrolment form submitted to the office Read the RPL kit, which is supplied by the office.
	Gather your evidence Types of evidence: Products of your work Direct Evidence Materials or tools you work with Referees’ report Video Audio Photos Published works such as operational Historical Evidence Written references from past employees Certificates of qualifications Letters of support Assignments, reports and documentation from previous Courses undertaken Past content see based assessments Record of academic results Cause attendance record Scrapbooks Magazine and newspaper articles about your work Indirect evidence Industry awards Job specifications or position descriptions CV or resume Visual presentation (PPT’s) or written speeches Letters or memos from your workplace
	The application document with evidence submitted. You may apply for RPL for any number of units in the certificate course but there must be sufficient reliable and valid evidence to support your application. Consult with the RPL assessor if necessary if you need any help. When you have completed the application submit it for assessment by postal mail.
	SCILI Assessor notify and will make contact with you to provide support. This stage includes and interview with the RPL assessor and if necessary the course facilitator. This interview may be conducted by telephone for people in remote areas.
	There are only 3 possible outcomes for the assessment: Grant recognition Deny recognition Require further assessment If not competent options taking gap training
	SCILI assessor signs off and provide feedback
	SCILI issue qualification or Statements of Attainment and post it to student after payment is received.