Everything You Need To Know About RPL

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contentsWhat is RPL?

How does Get Quali�ed Australia help?

The RPL Process

Bene�ts of RPL

Application Duration

Types of Evidence

Rules of Evidence

Theoretical Practical Assessments

Gap Training

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What is RPL?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 quali�cations 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 Quali�cation 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 o�er hundreds of available quali�cations

+ We’re Australia’s leading experts in Skills Recognition & RPL

+ You get competitive prices on all RPLs

+ You bene�t from an incredibly quick and simple process

+ We have dozens of colleges to choose from

+ You can complete RPL anywhere

Being in your mid �fties with a great deal of practical hands-on experience, however having no formal quali�cations 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 e�ective service.”

- Ross Drayton, December 2014

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The RPL Process

Free Skills Review

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? Get Started

After you identify the quali�cations 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.

Submit Evidence

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.

Evidence Assessed

We’ll take care of the hard work by organising and

compiling your evidence in line with the units of your sought after

quali�cation.

This helps you to successfully achieve your

quali�cation from our RTO partners.

Approved? Get Qualified!

Good news!

The RPL Process is complete, provided you meet the requirements of each unit. You’re then issued with a Nationally

Recognised Quali�cation 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 Quali�cations

+ 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 Quali�cation 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 Certi�cate III in Business Administration. I got my certi�cate 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 di�cult 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 con�dentiality. 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 EvidenceWhen 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 quali�cation 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 satis�ed.

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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THEORETICALPractical AssessmentsFor some Quali�cations, 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, speci�cations, 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 sta�, including apprentices

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Gap TrainingIn certain situations, you might not be able provide su�cient evidence that helps to determine competency. If that happens, you can still achieve your quali�cation, 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 Quali�cation without ever needing to sit in a classroom.

We believe that if you have the skills, knowledge and experience, there’s a quali�cation available that you deserve.

Do you believe the same?

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