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Recognition of Prior Learning Experience and evidence

Your experience may count. The evidence still has to show it.

RPL may be worth exploring if you have relevant work history, prior training or practical experience. Evidence is reviewed against the applicable course or unit requirements.

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RPL, explained

Recognition starts with what you can demonstrate

RPL is an assessment pathway for relevant skills and knowledge you already hold. Experience alone does not guarantee recognition or certification.

What the review considers

Experience is only the starting point

  1. 01

    Relevant experience

    Your work and prior learning must relate to the applicable course or unit requirements.

  2. 02

    Suitable evidence

    Evidence must be valid, sufficient, current and authentic.

  3. 03

    Assessment decision

    Recognition and certification depend on assessment outcomes under the relevant partner RTO arrangement.

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Work history and practical evidence Evidence can come from different parts of your work history, but it must show relevant skills clearly.

Your evidence

Show the work, not just the job title

Evidence requirements vary by course and unit. These are common examples—not a checklist everyone must complete before making contact.

Common evidence sources

  • Work history and résumé

    Show your roles, dates, responsibilities and the work you performed.

  • Photos or videos of practical tasks

    Show yourself completing relevant tasks and finished work where appropriate.

  • Job sheets and workplace records

    Include checklists, site documents, sign-offs, safety records or similar material.

  • Employer or supervisor references

    Use references that confirm your work context, responsibilities and experience.

  • Licences, tickets and prior training

    Include relevant credentials, Statements of Attainment or previous training records.

You do not need every item for the first conversation. Any evidence used for assessment must still meet the applicable requirements.

How RPL works

A review process built around evidence

The exact steps vary by qualification and unit. This is the practical sequence you can expect to discuss.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your experience

    Share your work history, prior training and the qualification or skills you want to discuss.

  2. 02

    Identify relevant evidence

    The team can explain which workplace records may be useful for your situation.

  3. 03

    Evidence is reviewed

    Assessment considers whether evidence is valid, sufficient, current and authentic.

  4. 04

    Address what is missing

    More evidence, practical assessment or targeted training may be needed if gaps are identified.

  5. 05

    Confirm the outcome and issuer

    Any qualification or Statement of Attainment is issued by the relevant partner RTO.

After the review

The next step depends on what the evidence shows

RPL is not an automatic shortcut. The review may identify recognition, a need for more evidence or skills that still need to be developed.

Starting point

Evidence review

Skills and evidence considered against the applicable requirements

Assessment decisions must be based on the evidence available and the requirements being assessed.

Possible next directions

If evidence meets requirements

Recognition may be possible

  • Relevant competencies may be recognised
  • Assessment outcomes are confirmed
  • Applicable units are recorded
  • Partner RTO oversight applies
  • Certification reflects the assessed outcome

If more is needed

Build or demonstrate what is missing

  1. 01Provide more evidence
  2. 02Complete practical assessment
  3. 03Undertake targeted training

The applicable course, unit and partner RTO arrangement determine what happens next. RPL is not guaranteed, and not everyone will need the same evidence or training.

RPL responsibilities

Clear roles before assessment begins

RPL may involve All Skills College and a relevant partner RTO. We will explain who is responsible for each part.

01

All Skills College

Supports the learner journey, delivers training and conducts assessment under formal third-party arrangements.

02

Relevant partner RTO

Provides oversight and issues any qualification or Statement of Attainment in line with the assessed outcome and its scope.

The applicable partner RTO, course or unit requirements and certification arrangement are confirmed before you proceed.

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RPL FAQ

Straight answers before you begin

Understand evidence, possible gaps, assessment responsibilities and certification before choosing your next step.

Does experience automatically qualify me for RPL?

No. Relevant experience may make RPL worth exploring, but evidence still has to be assessed against the applicable course or unit requirements.

What evidence can I provide?

Common examples include work history and résumés, photos or videos, job sheets, workplace records, references, licences, tickets and prior training. What is relevant depends on the course or unit.

Do I need all my evidence ready before I contact the team?

No. You can contact our team with what you have. They can explain which evidence may be useful before assessment.

What if my evidence does not cover every requirement?

More evidence, practical assessment or targeted training may be needed. The next step depends on the requirements and the evidence available.

Who issues a qualification or Statement of Attainment?

The relevant partner RTO issues any qualification or Statement of Attainment in line with the assessed outcome and its scope.

Your next step

Tell us what you have done so far

Share your experience, evidence and course or unit interests. The team will review what you provide and contact you about possible next steps.

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