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If you have further questions or need personalized assistance, feel free to reach out to our team at Real Skills Australia. We’re here to help you achieve formal recognition for your valuable skills and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
RPL is a process that assesses your existing skills, knowledge, and experience—gained through work, volunteering, or life activities—to determine if they meet the requirements for a formal qualification. This allows you to earn a certification without undergoing redundant training.
The RPL process typically involves:
Initial Consultation: Discuss your experience and goals with an RPL advisor.
Evidence Collection: Gather documents such as resumes, job descriptions, references, and work samples that demonstrate your competencies.
Assessment: An assessor evaluates your evidence against the qualification’s requirements.
Outcome: If your evidence meets the criteria, you receive the qualification; if gaps are identified, additional training may be recommended.
Acceptable evidence includes:
– Detailed resumes or CVs
– Job descriptions and employment contracts
– References or testimonials from employers or colleagues
– Work samples, reports, or projects
– Certificates from previous training or courses
– Awards or recognitions
– The evidence must be valid, authentic, current, and sufficient to demonstrate your competencies.
The duration varies based on the complexity of the qualification and the completeness of your evidence. Generally, the process can take from a few weeks to a couple of months. Providing thorough and well-organized evidence can expedite the assessment.
Time Efficiency: Avoids repeating learning for skills you already possess.
Cost Savings: Reduces expenses associated with traditional training.
Career Advancement: Formal recognition of your skills can enhance job prospects and eligibility for promotions.
Personal Satisfaction: Validates your experience and achievements.
Yes, qualifications obtained through RPL are nationally recognized and hold the same value as those earned through traditional study. They are acknowledged by employers and educational institutions across Australia.
Absolutely. If you have experience relevant to certain units of a qualification, you can apply for RPL for those specific components, potentially reducing the amount of study required to complete the full qualification.
If gaps are identified during the assessment, you may be advised to undertake additional training or provide further evidence to meet the qualification requirements. Our advisors will guide you through the necessary steps to achieve your desired qualification.
To begin, contact us to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll discuss your background, the qualifications you’re interested in, and guide you through the evidence collection and assessment process.
Costs vary depending on the qualification and the extent of the assessment required. Generally, RPL is more cost-effective than traditional training programs. For detailed pricing, please contact us directly.