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Your questions about RPL answered below
RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning, which is an assessment process that uses your already existing skills, knowledge and experience to achieve a formal qualification or units of competency in place of study.
RPL is a method of assessment that makes formal qualifications more accessible to people already in the workforce, building their careers.
RPL offers several advantages, including:
- Time and Cost Efficiency: RPL recognises existing skills and knowledge, allowing you to gain a qualification without undergoing unnecessary training. This saves you time and money.
- Career Advancement: RPL can open doors to new job opportunities, promotions, or career transitions by providing formal recognition of your skills and competencies.
- Increased Employability: Having a nationally recognised qualification obtained through RPL enhances employability and improves chances of securing desired roles within the industry.
- Personal Development: Undertaking the RPL process encourages self-reflection, highlighting areas of expertise and areas for further growth and development.
Yes, RPL can be used to obtain a trade license in many cases. Harvardbridge specialises in assisting individuals and businesses with trade licensing, including the RPL process for license requirements. Through the RPL assessment, your skills and experience can be evaluated to meet the licensing criteria, facilitating the licensing application process.
The cost of the RPL process can vary depending on the qualification and the level of assessment required. Harvardbridge offers competitive pricing and provides transparent information regarding the costs involved.
Yes, RPL can be used to upgrade an existing qualification. If you have completed a lower-level qualification and wish to progress to a higher-level qualification within the same field, RPL can be applied to assess your competency against the higher-level qualification requirements. This allows you to gain recognition for the skills and knowledge you have acquired since obtaining the initial qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, takes into account the skills and knowledge you’ve already gained in your field of work or through study, school and life experiences. Whether formal or informal, an RPL assessment uses your existing skills to fulfill the credits required for a formal qualification.
There are a few boxes to tick before you can get underway with Recognition of Prior Learning. Your eligibility will be determined by the industry you work in, the type of qualification you’re seeking and any relevant formal or informal prior learning you’ve attained.
Yes, RPL is nationally recognised in Australia. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) regulates RPL and ensures that the process aligns with national standards. Harvardbridge partners with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and follows these standards to provide credible and nationally recognised RPL qualifications.
Yes, international qualifications can be considered for RPL assessment. Harvardbridge takes into account international qualifications and assesses them against the Australian qualification framework and industry standards. The assessors will evaluate the equivalence of your international qualifications and determine the level of credit you may be eligible for.
While RPL offers flexibility and recognition of existing skills, there may be limitations or restrictions depending on the qualification and industry requirements. Some qualifications may have specific mandatory training components that cannot be covered through RPL alone. Harvardbridge ensures that the RPL process complies with regulatory standards and industry guidelines to provide accurate assessments.
If you do not meet the requirements for RPL, Harvardbridge will provide feedback and guidance on the additional steps you can take to meet the competency standards for the desired qualification. This may involve undertaking further training, completing gap assessments, or pursuing alternative pathways to gain the necessary skills and knowledge.
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