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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal recognition of a person's current skills and knowledge, no matter how, when or where the learning occurred.
Even if you have never formally studied or trained in a particular area, you may have gained knowledge and skills through your education, training, work and life experience. RPL suits people who have industry relevant:
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work or trade skills or knowledge
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paid or unpaid work experience
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life experience
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community work experience.
RPL could provide you with a full or part qualification, and avoid duplication of training. It could be used to identify what training you may need to complete a qualification, or could provide a pathway to higher qualifications for people who may not have access to further training.
Benefits
RPL can save you time in getting a qualification and avoid unnecessary training. It can also benefit you in other areas of your life, for example:
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improved job security
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re-entry to the workforce
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job promotion
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career change or improvement
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moving from volunteer work to paid employment
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moving on from redundancy or unemployment
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reduced study load
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better planning of future training.
Investing in Experience Federal Funding Opportunities
Do you have experience with no formally recognised qualifications? Did you know as an employer you may be eligible for Federal Government funding of up to $4400 per employee?
This funding can be used to help your mature employees obtain a Certificate III level qualification through gap training and Recognised Prior Learning (RPL). Skill sets can be applied for employees with existing
qualifications:
Invest in Your Hospitality Workers (PDF, 364KB)
Invest in Your Teacher Aides (PDF, 370KB)
Invest in Your Mature Age Workers (PDF, 377KB)
Invest in Your Aged Care Workers (PDF, 350KB)
Invest in Your Community Services Workers (PDF, 362KB)










