Skills Recognition (RPL)
What is Skills Recognition?
The terms RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) and RCC (Recognition of Current Competency) apply to the recognition that you have acquired skills and knowledge previously through formal training, work experience and/or life experience. This skills acquisition can be measured against the competency performance that you are expected to demonstrate in your current course.
When you have looked at the competency criteria for your course and you believe you already have the required skills, knowledge and ability, you can apply for skills recognition by completing a Skills Recognition Application Form, discuss the requirements with your trainer (Sydney Campus students – Director of Studies) and then submit a portfolio of matching evidence. Generally it is up to the student to provide the competency evidence, including third party reports and formal documentation. It is not up to the trainer to provide assessment tasks for the student to undertake. The trainer may decide to conduct an interview with the student to confirm documented evidence. Speak with your trainer if you believe you can apply for Skills Recognition. You will be provided with the relevant application and documentation to enable you to complete the process.
Outcomes of a successful Skills Recognition application can include:
• exemption from completing the training in a part or whole unit of competence
• exemption from completing some or all of the assessments for one or more units of competence
• a competency grading being awarded for one or more units or for the entire qualification.
Exemptions and Credit Transfer – Mutual Recognition
MEGT Institute recognises all AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. You will be required to supply either the original qualification document or a certified copy of the document. A certified copy means a certification by a designated authority that they have sighted the original and the copy is a true and accurate copy of the original. A designated authority for MEGT Institute purposes is a magistrate or judge of a court, civil marriage celebrant, justice of the peace, medical practitioner, dentist, pharmacist, sheriff, legal practitioner, police officer, manager of an Australia Post office, a Chartered Accountant, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, a Trainer or Program Coordinator within MEGT Institute. To apply for Credit Transfer, speak with your trainer, submit the original or certified copies of formal documents, and complete a Credit Transfer Application Form.
NOTE: Skills Recognition and Credit Transfer of previous qualifications may result in reduced training hours and/or reduced course duration. This may result in an early completion of a traineeship or apprenticeship when both the trainee and employer agree and submit an application for early completion. (Note: in some trades Apprentices will not receive an A grade licence if they complete the term of apprenticeship early.) Overseas students need to be aware that reduced hours or reduced course duration will be reported to DIAC via PRISMS under the requirements of the ESOS Act. This could result in a requirement to enrol in another registered course or depart Australia immediately.