Despite widespread belief, RPL is not an easy route.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal process where a candidate’s existing skills and knowledge are assessed for recognition towards achievement of a unit of competency or qualification. The objective of RPL is to ensure that an individual’s prior learning achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences is appropriately recognised.
If students feel they are eligible for RPL, they should first contact CBD College on 1300 616 218 to discuss if RPL is an option. Once they have spoken to a qualified assessor, the student may be asked for a scan of relevant Academic Transcripts, current resume, job description etc. before further advice on RPL will be given. As per our website (https://www.cbdcollege.edu.au/recognition-of-prior-learning) and CBD College Terms and Conditions, RPL must be applied for prior to enrolment.
Students will ultimately need to provide sufficient, current, authentic and valid evidence against all aspects of the unit(s) of competency and/or qualification for which RPL is being sort. Where evidence gaps exist, students will be asked to submit additional evidence. They may also be asked to participate in a competency conversation and/or complete gap assessment(s). If students are still not able to provide appropriate evidence to bridge any gaps, they may be asked to attend gap training at CBD College premises, before undertaking further gap assessments. Gap training and gap assessment will incur additional costs.
Given the short course nature of First Aid, Barista, RSA/RCG and Whitecard courses and the low cost, RPL is not usually an option for these short courses. The cost for CBD College to collect evidence of prior skills, learning and/or experience for these qualifications is far greater than the student completing training them.
In rare circumstances, we offer RPL to students.
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