This document provides information about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and how Get Qualified Australia can help individuals obtain nationally recognized qualifications through RPL. It describes the RPL process, which involves a skills review, submitting evidence of prior experience and skills, assessment of the evidence, and receiving a qualification. Key steps are identifying eligible qualifications, submitting a portfolio of evidence like employment documents and training records, and potentially completing a theoretical or practical assessment. With Get Qualified Australia's assistance, the RPL process can result in a qualification being obtained within 2 to 4 weeks without classroom study.

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What is RPL?
How does Get Qualified Australia help?
The RPL Process
Benefits of RPL
Application Duration
Types of Evidence
Rules of Evidence
Theoretical Practical Assessments
GapTraining
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WhatisRPL?Established by the Australian
Government in the late 1990s,
Skills Recognition or Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) is a
straightforward assessment process
which gets you the qualifications
you deserve by reviewing your
skills, knowledge and experience.
By completing a self-assessment,
and providing relevant supporting
evidence, you can achieve a Nationally
Recognised Qualification in a matter
of weeks through our various
Registered Training Organisation
(RTO) partners – all without stepping
foot in a classroom in most cases.
“Your level of service is
reminiscent of two words for
me: methodically delivered.
And this is coming from
someone that has over
twenty years experience
in the service industry.
Many thanks.”
- Hamid Olyayani, November 2014

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How does
Get Qualified
Australia help?
+ We offer hundreds of available
qualifications
+ We’re Australia’s leading experts
in Skills Recognition & RPL
+ You get competitive prices on all RPLs
+ You benefit from an incredibly quick
and simple process
+ We have dozens of colleges
to choose from
+ You can complete RPL anywhere
Being in your mid fifties with a great deal of
practical hands-on experience, however having
no formal qualifications can be daunting in todays
highly competitive employment environment.
After contacting GQ Australia I was guided through
a very simple process that allowed me to gain
recognition for all those years of experience.
I highly recommend GQ Australia to anyone looking
to formalise such experience. Outstanding cost
effective service.”
- Ross Drayton, December 2014

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The RPL Process
FreeSkillsReview
Determine your eligibility
for RPL by conducting a
Free Skills Review. It only
takes a few minutes!
When it’s completed,
you’ll have a brief
discussion with an RPL
specialist who will walk
you through the process.
Eligible?GetStarted
After you identify the
qualifications you’re
eligible for, it’s time
to get started!
You’ll receive a number
of documents that will
start the process. We also
team you up with an RPL
Facilitator/Assessor to
help you along the way.
SubmitEvidence
Start with a simple
Self-Assessment checklist.
Next, we’ll work with you
to gather your supporting
evidence.
Going through all of your
work experience and
determining suitable
evidence can be hard. We
strive to make it easier.
EvidenceAssessed
We’ll take care of the hard
work by organising and
compiling your evidence
in line with the units
of your sought after
qualification.
This helps you to
successfully achieve your
qualification from our
RTO partners.
Approved?GetQualified!
Good news!
The RPL Process is
complete, provided you
meet the requirements
of each unit. You’re then
issued with a Nationally
Recognised Qualification
from our RTO partners.
Congratulations!
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Benefits of RPL
+ Saves Time & Money
+ Quick & Easy
+ Enhances Job Opportunities
+ No Repetition of Already Gained Training
+ Immigration and Visa Opportunities
+ Possible University Credit Exemptions
+ Meets Industry & Licensing Requirements
+ No Classroom Study Required
+ Nationally Recognised Qualifications
+ Professional Development
+ Re-Enter the Workforce

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Application
DurationAfter you supply us with all of
your evidence, it’s safe to say that
your new Nationally Recognised
Qualification can be achieved within
2 to 4 weeks. We work with our RTO
partners to ensure this happens.
Keep in mind that you have a 3 month
window to supply all of your evidence.
Extensions are available, however, they’re
determined on a case by case basis.
“I am so happy for a quick
professional response on my
application for Certificate III in
Business Administration. I got
my certificate within 2 weeks’
time.Thank you so much
for the GQ RPL team, truly
amazing! Surely recommended
to my friends and relatives.”
- Arlene P. Fajardo, November 2014

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Types of EvidenceSometimes it’s difficult to realise what can actually be used as evidence.
Knowing this, our RPL Facilitators/Assessors will work with you to
ensure your portfolio of evidence is incredibly strong.
Career evidence could include:
• Employment contracts
• Job descriptions
• Testimonials from employers, managers
and industry colleagues
• Reference letters
Work based evidence could include:
• Portfolios
• Completed products
• Work sheets
• Emails
• Photos
• Videos
• Competency conversation
• Previously attended training & workshops
• Prior study and transcripts
• Reports
• Business plans
Trades Related Evidence
• Resume with industry experience & job roles
• Reference letters from trade employers
• Job statements or log sheets
• Photos and videos of trade work
• Any“on the job”training, workshops or pre-apprenticeships
We ensure that all evidence you submit is treated
with strict confidentiality. If current or past
employers have any concerns regarding Intellectual
Property Rights or Trademark issues, let us know
and we’d be happy to engage in a discussion.

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Rules of Evidence
When verifying the evidence you supply, our RPL Facilitators/Assessors, along with the RTO, are looking
to ensure that the evidence you submit is relevant to the qualification you’re looking for. The right kind of
evidence to provide would be:
Current
When supplying evidence,
it’s important that it’s from
either the present or recent past.
Any longer and it might not be
considered relevant.
Authentic
You’ll want to ensure that all
evidence is your own work and
that it’s apparent that it’s yours.
For those in the trades, photos
and videos of you performing the
tasks work great!
Sufficient
This relates to the quantity and
quality of the evidence provided.
You want to ensure
you have enough evidence so
that all aspects of competency
are satisfied.
Valid
The validity of the evidence you
provide means that the evidence
always needs to be directly
related to the competency
being assessed.

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THEORETICAL
Practical
AssessmentsFor some Qualifications, a theoretical
and/or practical assessment may
be required against some Units of
Competency. This is done in order to
verify your skills and knowledge to meet
industry and regulatory standards.
This assessment could include
assessment against the following criteria:
• Online and/or face-to-face theoretical
assessment
• Read and respond to work instructions,
specifications, technical drawings and plans
• Correct use and application of tools, machines
and equipment for acceptable trade practice
• Correct use and application of tools and
measuring instruments
• Plan, set out, lay out and undertake work
tasks associated with a trade occupation for
acceptable trade practice
• Diagnose and correct faults or undertake
repairs for acceptable trade practice
• Create or produce trade products and services
in accordance with acceptable trade practice
• Carry out trade work independently
• Supervise and impart trade skills and
knowledge to other staff, including apprentices

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Gap Training
In certain situations, you might not be
able provide sufficient evidence that helps
to determine competency. If that happens,
you can still achieve your qualification, but
the following may occur:
+ A Statement of Attainment can
be issued by the RTO listing all
the Units of Competency you
have successfully completed
+ You can complete Gap Training to
verify competency. This involves
additional learning and assessment
coordinated by the RTO. Gap Training
is usually self-paced and completed
online using our e-Learning portal
+ Face-to-Face Training is another method
of conducting Gap Training
The review of my CV, feedback in relation to my
RPL assessment, invoicing and completion of
the process has literally only taken a few days,
which far exceeded my expectations in simplicity
and the level of service provided by you.
GQ Australia has proven to be one of the
most professional organisations that I
have had experience with, and I will be
recommending your services to others.
- Mark Hayball, June 2013

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Get Ready. Get Set. Get Qualified!
Skills Recognition & RPL is a great way for skilled and experienced individuals in almost every
industry, to achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification without ever needing to sit in a classroom.
We believe that if you have the skills, knowledge and experience, there’s a qualification available
that you deserve.
Do you believe the same?

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