All participants are offered the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, Recognition of Current Competency or Recognition of Qualifications prior to enrolment. The RPL process allows participants to apply for credit from previous study, work, life and educational qualifications that match the learning outcomes of specific modules within their course. Outcomes will be notified within 28 working days after receiving the application with the RPL fee.

All RPL applicants will be asked to provide evidence to support their claim and this should be attached to the application form. Examples of evidence might include: documentation such as certificates issued by other training organisations; support letters from employers; course outlines of previously studied courses. We also recognise the credentials issued by other organisations operating under the Australian Quality Training Framework.

All assessments of RPL applications are reviewed by staff, who are qualified to conduct the assessment. From time to time or when deemed necessary, we will have an additional person or subject expert be part of the assessment process.

Where RPL is granted prior to the issue of a Visa, then the period of the Student Visa will be reduced accordingly.

Where RPL is granted after the Visa has been issued, students are required to maintain a full study load with supplementary materials and supervised study.

RPL applications are conditionally approved for offshore students. Once students arrive in Australia, students must meet with our VET Coordinator who will finalise this process. This may involve further tests, interviews or self assessments. If you do not receive a credit transfer, your course duration will be changed and you will be given a new COE confirming this.