Yes. It is a requirement under the Standards for RTOs 2015.

The RPL process considers all relevant skills, knowledge, and experience that you have. Through the RPL process, you may be able to gain a complete qualification or, if you have gaps in your knowledge, parts of a qualification. If you need to, you can complete the rest of the qualification through training.

Yes. Anyone can apply for RPL.

RPL is generally faster than completing a qualification from scratch and provides you with the opportunity to get:

• Entry into a different career or job;
• Entry to or credit in another course; and
• Satisfaction from having your skills formally recognised.

The qualification you get is the same that you would get if you completed a full training qualification but with the bonus that you will not spend time in the classroom going over things you already know, making it faster.

Yes. The RPL assessment process is as rigorous as any other assessment. However, the type of evidence that you need to provide may be different from normal class assessments. Importantly though, the RPL process is flexible. You and your RTO assessor will discuss and determine the evidence you can provide.

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This will depend on how much RPL you are applying for. Your RTO Assessor will be able to advise how much time it is likely to take you to complete your RPL process.

Going through RPL can save you time and effort. It will also mean you avoid spending time in classroom going over things you already know. If you do have gaps in your skills and need to attend classes, you will have to pay all the normal fees for those units.

If you decide RPL is right for you, applying for RPL and going through the assessment process should be straightforward. The RTO or Career Centre will be able to assist you with the RPL process.

Once you and your assessor agree that RPL is suitable for you, you will be required to gather evidence which proves your competence. You may also be required to:

• Answer questions about your work experience in an interview;
• Demonstrate your skills and knowledge by completing practical tasks or showing your assessor how you would complete a task; and
• Provide supporting evidence such as a resume, job description, reports from employers/supervisors. This evidence must confirm that you have shown competence over a period and can work under different conditions.

Your RTO Assessor is there to help you. Contact your Assessor at any time if you are not sure what to do or if you need help to gather evidence.

Yes, but you will need to show how you have applied and maintained the skills and knowledge.

Contact the organisation where you completed your studies as they may be able to provide you with a copy of your qualification. If you cannot get a copy of your qualification, you can still go through a RPL process. However, you will need to show your competence in some other way.

Yes. You can demonstrate your skills and knowledge without having to present your qualifications.

Yes. Although assessors usually use supporting evidence from your current or past employers or supervisors, there is another way. If you cannot provide this supporting evidence through your employer, your Assessor may ask you to complete several practical tasks to demonstrate your competency.

Yes. If this happens to you, talk to the class trainer immediately. If you do this very early in your training program, your enrolment can be converted to RPL.

If you are not happy with the outcome of your RPL application, you should discuss this with your RTO.

Yes. Your RPL is the same as any enrolment. If you are unsuccessful and want to enrol in a class, you will need to pay.

If you are a primary holder of a 457 visa you can apply for RPL and training but the cost will be calculated on a commercial basis.

Trades Recognition Australia approved RTOs assess a range of trade occupations for overseas skilled people who intend to migrate to Australia. TRA also offers assessments in several metal and electrical trades through their Trades Recognition Services program for Australian residents and citizens who have gained skills overseas. If you plan to migrate to Australia, you may need to have your skills assessed by the relevant Australian assessing authority before you lodge your application with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. There are several TRA approved RTOs that assess trade occupations for migration purposes. If your skills assessment is successful, you will be issued with a successful outcome letter and an Australian qualification (for non-licensed trades) or an Offshore Technical Skills Record (for licensed trades). More information on TRA’s programs can be found at www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. For further information about skills assessments contact the Department of Training and Workforce Development by email skillsassessments@dtwd.wa.gov.au or telephone (08) 9224 6540. Or contact Security One 2 One Services RTO at info@one2oneservicesrto.com.au