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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- 1Do you already have previous knowledge and experience?
National College Australia (NCA) will recognise prior knowledge / qualifications and experience under our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) policies. The recognition process can give you exemption for part or all of a qualification. - 2What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that acknowledges a learner's existing skills, knowledge, and experience to determine if they meet the requirements for a Unit of Competency. A range of evidence is required to support the RPL assessment process and if that evidence clearly demonstrates competency for the unit, RPL is granted and no further learning and assessment is required. - 3How is it different to a Credit Transfer?
This is different to a Credit Transfer which is where the learner holds the exact same, or equivalent, Unit of Competency from previous training so therefore does not need to complete it again. - 4What types of evidence is required?
You need to be able to provide suitable evidence that demonstrates the equivalent skills and knowledge you have gained through previous experience and/or studies. The types of evidence required depends on the Unit of competency and can include a resume, position description, manager references / reports, educational transcripts, documentation of relevant work tasks (meeting minutes, support plans, client care, etc...) or other evidence as required. - 5Why apply for RPL?
Having existing skills and knowledge recognised can help reduce your study load and the amount of time in completing each unit of competency. - 6Next Steps?
Speak to your course advisor to discuss the process after enrolment and the course fees. The first step will be to understand the qualification you are undertaking and the units of competency to be completed. From there you can consider your skills and experience and whether you have evidence to put forward for each Unit of Competency.
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