Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL is the recognition of a person’s skills and knowledge gained through life experience, paid work, voluntary work, adult education or hobbies, regardless of how this knowledge is attained it maybe used to contribute to the assessment requirements of a Unit of Competency.

RPL is an assessment that correlates skills acquired through life experience with current Elements of Competency contained in the relevant training package. The onus is on the student to provide evidence for the assessor to determine that the student has the relevant knowledge and skills for the Unit of Competency. The student must provide sufficient evidence for an RPL, the following is a list of evidence however this list is not limited:

• Qualifications
• Certificates
• Licenses
• Permits
• Letters from employers stating work experience
• Letters from employers stating equipment & machinery used
• Photographic evidence
• Minutes from meetings
• Invoices & receipts
• Written literature
• Sporting achievements records
• Financial statements

Consult the trainer prior to any Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment.