| What is RPL/RCC?
If you have knowledge and skills obtained through previous
learning – either formal courses or by experience in
other ways – you can apply to have this knowledge and
skill recognise for credit against specific learning –
modules or competency units.
How do I apply?
Read the following information and then Download
an RPL
Application Form and submit it to your RTO.
- The first step is to identify the modules or competency
units in which credit will be sought. The Module Self tests
on this website can assist that process.
- Next, evidence of prior learning or current competence
needs to be gathered. Types of evidence include:
- Samples of work
- Demonstration of knowledge or skills
- Statements from third parties
- Challenge tests for knowledge or skills
- Documents indicating knowledge or skills
- Interviews
Other types of evidence are possible.
- You will need to align your evidence of knowledge and
skills to the module or competency unit. This can be done
by you if you have sufficient information or you can ask
for assistance from your RTO.
- If your evidence appears to support your calm for credit,
document the credit sought, the evidence and its alignment
with a prepared form. Forms are included in this kit.
- Submit the RPL/RCC application for assessment. A qualified
assessor will make a judgement based on the evidence.
- Receive and review the result. If you are unsuccessful
the assessor should give an explanation to ensure that you
are satisfied.
- If you are not satisfied with the outcome an appeal may
be appropriate. RTOs should have appeal processes in place.
How much evidence do I need?
Assessors usually look for at least two types of evidence
to support any RPL/RCC claim. Physical evidence such as a
demonstration of skill can’t be disputed and will be
seen as strongly supporting your application. In almost all
cases the credit being sought will involve both skill and
knowledge so an interview or knowledge test should be expected.
Can you give some examples?
Let’s take the example of Hand and Power Tools. Evidence
could include:
- A short demonstration of skill in a workshop along with
a brief interview.
- Several examples of you work and an explanation of how
you produced them.
- A statement from a past employer and brief challenge test.
Any of these might be successful if the evidence genuinely
displays your skill and knowledge at the level of the module.
In the case of cabling installation your evidence might be
cable plans, a phone call to your employer and a challenge
test on the theory aspects.
What are the assessors looking for?
The assessors can only give you credit if they judge that
your skill and knowledge is equal to, or greater than, the
skill and knowledge required to pass the module or achieve
the competency unit. The assessor can only judge you on the
evidence you give them so that evidence must show the required
skill and knowledge.
What if I fail?
We don’t usually use that term in training and education.
If your application for credit is denied you simply do the
module or competency unit as part of your course.
What if I’ve done the module before?
There is another process called credit transfer which applies
in this case. You only need to supply a transcript of your
results.
What if I’ve done a similar module but not
the same one?
This is where it gets complicated. Apply for RPL/RCC and
supply a transcript of your results and any other information
you have about the module you studied. An assessor will make
a judgement based on the evidence.
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