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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The Department has developed a suite of publications to assist Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Assessors (see Publications for a full list.)

Frequently asked questions on RPL for assessors, click here.

For information on RPL assessment tools that are currently available or under development, click here.

RPL: an assessment resouce for VET practitioners 2 ed

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Recognition of Prior Learning: An assessment resource for VET practitioners - 3rd edition (2009)

This publication replaces the 2008 2nd edition. It was developed by the Department to provide RTOs with an up-to-date, streamlined guide to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) within VET assessment strategies.

The purpose of the guide is to:

  • define the nature and role of RPL in the VET context
  • demonstrate RPL's relationship to the other forms of assessment carried out by RTOs
  • show how RPL relates to assessment of competency as described in Training Packages
  • promote the use of a range of alternative methods of task based assessment and pathways to achieving recognition of skills
  • provide developers with guidelines for the development of quality, holistic assessment tools

The Publication also contains some templates which may prove useful when adapted to meet RTO assessment requirements. To view and download the templates in Word document (.doc) format, click on the links listed below.

Preparation for RPL

Demonstration/Observation

Example - Units of Competency clustered into skill sets/qualification Example - Instructions for candidate of demonstration/observation
Template 1 - Units of Competency clustered into skill sets/qualification Template 5 - Instructions for candidate of demonstration/observation
Example - Evidence matrix Example - Reporting and recording of observation/practical task
Template 2 - Evidence matrix Template 6 - Reporting and recording of observation/practical task

Interview

Self-evaluation by candidate

Example - Interview question bank and recording document Example - Self-evaluation form for candidate
Template 4 - Interview question bank and recording document Template 3 - Self-evaluation form for candidate
Further supporting evidence
Example - Third party evidence report Template 7 - Third party evidence report

For information on RPL assessment tools that are currently available or under development.
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To download RPL Assessment Tools that have developed using a holistic task based approach go to the WestOne RPL Website.

If you are developing RPL assessment tools and you require copyright forms and samples click here

For information to assist RPL assessment tool developers please click here.

Assessment Tool Project Developers please note: In developing assessment tools where third party material is part of the content, copyright clearance must be obtained from the original copyright owner. A Copyright Addition Form must be completed with copies of all third party copyright permission documentation/licences from original copyright owners.

To download relevant copyright forms and samples click on each document.

- Third Party Copyright Materials List And Copyright Clearance Declaration (example)
- Third Party Copyright Materials List And Copyright Clearance Declaration
- Copyright Addition Form (blank form)
- Sample letter to copyright owner seeking copyright release.

Guidelines - Recognition of Prior Learning for Class A and Class B Qualifications

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