RPL

Recognised Prior Learning

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is approached very differently by Diverse Training Concepts, (DTC) which is why we've called it our Simple Skills Recognition Option.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is a way of recognising the academic value of the skills and information you have acquired through training, paid employment, voluntary positions and general life experience. You may have heard of this process referred to as recognition of prior learning, recognised prior learning, skills recognition and RPL.

Applying to obtain nationally recognised qualifications has never been easier.

DTC is committed to keeping the recognised prior learning (RPL) process simple.

We:

identify your skills during an initial free consultation
recommend a qualification
collate the evidence that proves your skills
map your skills across to meet the requirements of the qualification
Identify training gaps and provide flexible training options. In many cases, our experienced clients have required no further training

Prepare your RPL application so that you can receive a nationally recognised qualification

Recognised Prior Learning

Recognised Prior Learning is one of those terms that many people ask us: what does it really mean? And often, it is associated with an acronym: RPL.

Do you ever get frustrated with acronyms? Well, we do and so here's the real story behind the question we get asked all the time: what is RPL?

RPL is an acronym that is used by universities, TAFEs and Private Registered Training Organisations to refer to Recognised Prior Learning or sometimes, Recognition of Prior Learning, or Skills Recognition.

What recognised prior learning means is that you are actually asking to be assessed based on the knowledge and skills you possess instead of sitting exams, submitting assignments or returning to the classroom.

You can have acquired these skills and knowledge from a range of experiences: from volunteer positions, from paid employment, from previous training.

Generally, these are skills and knowledge that have been gathered through real life experience and application, rather than learning that has been gleaned sitting in a classroom. RPL acknowledges what we all know to be true: nothing beats experience!

The challenge lies in understanding what evidence you need to produce to support a Recognised Prior Learning application. A good Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will talk to you about your experience and identify when you have sufficient experience to complete all or some of a qualification through RPL.

At DTC, we always look at the true value of your experience, skills and knowledge to translate this into credit for an RPL application. We do the academic paperwork for you and work with you to guide you in collecting the evidence that supports your application.

Want to know what your skills & knowledge is worth today? Contact us for a free No obligation consult. Give us a call on 02 6296 6446 and we can give you a good picture of your true academic Value.

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