Recognition of Prior Learning, also referred to as RPL, is the formal acknowledgement of a person's current skills and knowledge, no matter how, when or where the learning occurred. Applications for RPL are based on whole competencies. Students can base their application on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.

Credit can be obtained by completing a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) form BEFORE commencing your course. To apply for RPL, contact the school for an application form. Complete the form and submit it together with photocopied documentation.

A nominal fee of $100.00 is charged for Certificate courses or $150.00 for Diploma courses , to make a standard RPL assessment. A higher fee may apply for more complex submissions involving large exemptions.

The RPL fee will be deducted from the total cost of your course, plus discounts for any exempted studies, upon enrolment. However, if you complete an RPL and choose NOT to enrol in a course, this fee is non-refundable.

You can only apply for RPL for a maximum 50% of our courses. RPL do not apply for 100hr courses.

Credit Transfer
Credit transfer recognises previous formal learning (e.g. university, other qualifications). It uses an assessment of a previous course or subject that an applicant has achieved to determine whether it can be credited to the new course in which the applicant wishes to enrol.

The assessment determines the extent to which your previous course or subject is equivalent to the required learning outcomes of the desired qualification.

NB: Different RPL & credit transfer policies may apply for courses offered under the AQFT standards and offered in conjunction with mentioned RTO’s . Please contact our Student Advisors to discuss in greater detail.