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Recognition of Prior Learning - (RPL)
Rules for Evidence
You need to provide evidence that you meet the performance criteria for the unit of competency.
The processes used to assess RPL applications may take several (not mutually exclusive) forms, for example:
- participation in exactly the same or modified versions of the assessment you would be required to complete as part of the full course; assessment based on a portfolio of evidence;
- direct observation of demonstration of skill or competence;
- reflective papers, journals or portfolios that relate past learning to the learning or competency outcomes of the current course or qualification;
- provision of examples of work drawn from the workplace, social, community or other setting in which you may apply your learning, skill or competence;
- testimonials of learning, skill or competence; and combinations of any of the above
All evidence submitted must be your own or directly relate to yourself. You will be asked to sign a document to this effect.
When submitting and reviewing evidence during the recognition process the following points should be remembered
Please click here to view a sample RPL document 
THE EVIDENCE MUST be:
VALID
The means that the information and evidence is relvant to the qualification or competency being applied for, is well-founded and adds weight to the RPL application. Does it relate to the topic in question?
SUFFICIENT
Is it enough to make a judgment on competence?
AUTHENTIC
Means that the information and evidence provided is genuine and trustworthy
RELIABLE
Means that the evidence can withstand scruntiny, has integrity and reasonably indicates that the applicant is able to perform a task to a specified standard with regularity and consistency
CURRENT
Less than 3 years old and you perform this task regularly
It may help you to have in mind that competency-based training is concerned with outcomes – i.e. you being able to demonstrate competency. Under these conditions, you are not required to undertake studies for those parts of a qualification in which you are already comptent.
BUT – you are required – if seeking RPL- to PROVE- that you already have these competencies irrespective of how they have been achieved.