Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of formally acknowledging the skills and knowledge you have and then measuring them against the units of competency included in the course you are enrolling in.

RPL Evidence

RPL assessment looks at work experience (on the job training or job experience), and life experience (community group involvement, business pursuits, sports, hobbies, household management) as well as formal training programs you have undertaken in the past (school, university, AIM SA or other training providers).

Evidence can be provided through, but is not limited to:  practical demonstration, presentations, oral assessment, written assessment, completion of a project.

Why should you consider Recognition of Prior Learning?

It is important to apply for RPL if you think you already have the experience or knowledge relevant to the units of competency contained in the course. The advantages of applying for RPL are:

• You identify where your experience has provided you with the knowledge and skills required by the units of competency;
• You will finish your qualification much earlier, and attend fewer days of training
• You only attend courses that are new and challenging. You don’t attend courses in which you have proven experience.

For more information about the Recognition of Prior Learning process and costs, please review the AIM SA Participant Handbook or contact an AIM SA Sales Consultant on (08) 8241 8000.

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Credit Transfer (CT)

Credit Transfer is the recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other professional Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s).

Statements of Attainment recognised must be:

• Acceptable within the guidelines of the relevant Nationally Endorsed Training Package
• Issued by an RTO who is registered to issue the Statement of Attainment
• Verified by AIM SA.

What do you need to apply for Credit Transfer?

If you wish to include Units of Competency obtained from another RTO, you must provide the original Statement of Attainment for verification.  The Statement of Attainment must include the RTO’s name, the RTO’s National and State Code, and the Unit of Competency National Code.

Further information about the Credit Transfer process is outlined in the AIM SA Qualifications Handbook. Alternatively, contact the Learning & Development team on (08) 8241 8000 for more information.

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