Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL) Recogniton of Current Competencies (RCC)
and Recognition of Qualifications
Candidate Information
Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) and
recognition of previous qualifications is the acknowledgment
of skills and knowledge obtained through previous and current
formal training, work or life
experience.
Qualifications and
Statement of Attainment from other Registered Training
Organisations (RTO’s) will be recognised as part of the
processing for this application. Recognition is granted as a
result of identifying and assessing your previous learning and
current skills and knowledge against pre-determined
performance standards from a learning module, unit or element
of competency listed in an accredited training package or
course.
This recognition can
be given at any stage through your learning program, not just
at the beginning and the end.
Different forms of
evidence can be involved, but the process, result and the
assessment principles remain the
same.
RPL/RCC and the
recognition of previous training is intended to allow students
to focus on developing new skills and knowledge, rather than
re-learning or re-doing what they already know or have already
done and can do.
RPL/RCC assessment is
carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Competency
Based Principles of Validity, Reliability, Flexibility and
Fairness.
How
can I tell if I'm eligible for
RPL/RCC?
At the time of
enrolment all Australian College of Beauty Therapy (NSW)
students receive RPL/RCC
information.
If you think any
previous training, work or life skills may exempt you from any
of the units contained in your course discuss this with your
trainer /assessor.
When seeking
recognition or exemption and credits for previous learning the
emphasis and responsibility focuses
on the learner providing sufficient, current and valid
evidence to support your recognition claim.
Different types of
evidence are involved and you must be prepared to present your
evidence in an appropriate format and also "Show and Tell"
your skills and knowledge at assessment time.
Depending
on the qualification and/or units of competency different
forms of evidence are involved, such as demonstration of
skills, work documents, transcripts from previous training,
projects, case studies and letters/reports from your previous
employer/s.
