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RPL or TSR self-assessment checklist

This form allows you to determine if Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is right for you. You should ensure you have familiarised yourself with the RPL process prior to beginning this RPL Self-Assessment.

Once you understand the RPL Process, use the RPL Self-Assessment form below to provide as much information about your previous experience as you can.

This is your first opportunity (and not the last) to provide proof of your variety of experience in your chosen industry.

If you are using this form for Trades Skills Recognition (TSR) please note the TSR process does not apply to individuals holding an overseas trade qualification – please refer to Trades Recognition Australia(opens in a new tab)  for this process.

Are you seeking recognition for:
Does the qualification relate to a Trade Certificate, or are the units related to a trade?
i.e. you would normally complete the units/qualification through an Apprenticeship pathway (you can find out whether our courses are part of an Apprenticeship from our course pages)
Are you currently employed under an apprenticeship contract?

RPL in an entire qualification is classed as Trade Skills Recognition, you must demonstrate that you have attained the required skills and competency because of employment in a relevant occupation, supplemented by other learning.

You must be able to provide evidence to demonstrate these competencies as part of the RPL Assessment.

Note if you are not currently under contract as an apprentice, you are not able to apply for RPL in individual units within an Apprenticeship Qualification.  You should check our Apprenticeships page to see the section on "How do I get an apprenticeship?".

Industry experience
(This should be the area that you have work experience in, it may be different to what you have qualifications in.)
Have you had experience in this industry?
Please note the following courses are not available for RPL as we are not delivering them this year due to training package changes.
  • Diploma of Youth Work
  • Diploma of Community Services
What was your role in this job? What were your main tasks? List as many as you think are relevant.
Please indicate approximate length of time in years and months.
Please provide some general information about your current and past industry experiences, both paid and unpaid.
  
Self-evaluation

Note If you don't have any experience in the industry that you are looking to be recognised for, or you answer "No" or "Somewhat" to any of the previous self-evaluation questions, RPL may not be the most suitable option for you.  You may wish to contact one of the Jobs and Skills Centres who offer free career, training and employment assistance on 13 64 64.

For the industry area that you outlined above, rate your own knowledge and skills against the list below.
 
Supporting Documentation - Qualifications, licences, records of informal training
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Allowed types: jpg, png, tif, pdf.
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Provide details of any other knowledge, skills and experience that have not been detailed anywhere else on this form.

A requirement of your RPL application is the inclusion of evidence (which may also include third party evidence) that supports your knowledge, skills and experience. To assist you collect this evidence we have listed below examples of various types of documents that will substantiate your claims.

Your current resume along with a number of these documents may be required as evidence:

  • Resume / CV outlining your work history
  • Qualifications - certificates / Trade Certificates / results of assessment / Statement of Attainment
  • Licences e.g. Construction White Card
  • Industry-relevant Tickets e.g. forklift, crane, cherry picker, etc.
  • Indentures / in-house trade papers
  • Job descriptions
  • Photographs of work undertaken
  • Diaries / task sheets / job sheets / logbooks
  • Workplace professional development records
  • Details of in-house courses, workshops, seminars, orientation/induction sessions
  • Membership of relevant professional associations
  • References or letters from previous employers/supervisors
  • Any other documentation that may demonstrate your industry experience
  • Hobbies / interests / special skills outside work

Provide details and supporting documents below, which will assist with your RPL application.
Personal details
e.g. 1 January 2000
Are you an existing student of North Metropolitan TAFE?
By providing my USI, I understand the privacy relating to USI and understand that this information is protected by the Student Identifiers Act 2014. I understand that the personal information provided in connection to my USI is collected by the Registrar for the purposes of applying for, verifying and creating a USI and may be disclosed as required under the Privacy Act 1988.
Do you give permission for NMT to view your previous academic record on the USI portal?
Please note you will need to log into your USI account to enable permissions.
Have you had any conversation with the academic area about your application?
Citizenship/Residency status
How well do you speak, read and write in English?
Physical or medical conditions
Do you have a disability or impairment or medical condition?
Type of disability or impairment or medical condition?
Will you require special assistance or equipment because of your disability?
Confirmation
By ticking the agreement checkbox, I certify that:

  • The above information provided is true and correct.
  • I understand the requirements of the RPL process and I am prepared to enrol if deemed suitable.
  • I understand that I am required to provide verified documentary evidence to support my application for RPL.
  • I recognise that any reduction in enrolled study hours may affect Centrelink and other study allowances.
  • I understand that an unsuccessful application will not entitle me to a refund of the fee paid and that I will need to seek an alternative method of obtaining a unit/qualification outcome.