Recognition (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that acknowledges the skills, knowledge, and experience an individual has gained through formal and informal learning, work experience, and life experience. RPL enables AISR to evaluate your existing competencies against the course requirements. Through RPL, you may be granted credit for part or all of a unit of competency. This process helps streamline educational pathways by recognising existing competencies.
 

Applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

1. Considering RPL

If you have two or more years of experience in a role and /or have completed qualification or certification in the relevant field, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). You may apply for RPL for part of full units of competency within a qualification, or for a full qualification. When applying for RPL, an initial eligibility assessment fee is required to start the process and is to be received at the time of enrolment.</p<

2. RPL Application

During your pre-enrolment interview, an AISR assessor will talk through the RPL process with you and support you to identify potential opportunities for RPL. Following a pre-enrolment interview, you’ll complete an RPL application form with your evidence and submit it. Our RPL Assessor will then contact you to conduct a Pre-Assessment Check.

3. Eligibility & Evidence

Our Assessor will evaluate your evidence to determine if you are eligible for the RPL process. If additional evidence is needed, the Assessor will request it and provide feedback on your application.

4. RPL Ineligible

If the Assessor finds you ineligible for RPL, you may choose progress a standard enrolment in the unit(s) or qualification. The RPL eligibility assessment fee will be deducted from your course fee.

5. RPL Eligible

If deemed eligible for RPL, you will be supported by an Assessor throughout the RPL assessment pathway. RPL fees apply, you can find these on the relevant qualification page.

 

Next Steps for an Eligible RPL Application

Once deemed eligible for RPL, an Assessor will be assigned to guide you through the assessment process.

  1. Documentation
  2. Gather documentation to create an Evidence Portfolio. This can include, but is not limited to, certificates, resumes, and job descriptions.
  3. Interview
  4. Participate in a Competency Conversation Interview as part of the assessment process.
  5. Verification
  6. Complete Third-Party Reports and/or Verification of Evidence to support steps 1 and 2.
  7. Assessment (if required)
  8. If necessary, complete a Gap Assessment and/or demonstrate practical skills.
  9. Certification or Credit
  10. If successful, you will receive Credit or Certification for your prior learning. All records related to the RPL process are securely maintained.
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We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

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