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Acacia Ridge 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge | Alexandra Hills Windemere Road, Alexandra Hills Bracken Ridge 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge | Eagle Farm 776 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm

P: (07) 3633 5000 | 1800 654 447 F: (07) 3633 5033 A: Locked Mail Bag 2020 Archerfield Queensland 4108 Australia W: tafeskillstech.edu.au ABN 72 898 805 093 CRICOS CODE 02014M RTO ID 31396

Dear Student Congratulations on taking the first steps towards furthering your career! TAFE Queensland SkillsTech is the leading provider for trades and technical training in automotive, building and construction, manufacturing and engineering and electrical/electronics studies. Enclosed with this letter you will find:

• Skills Recognition Guide Keep for future reference Keep for future reference

• RPL Application Form Complete and return Complete and return

• New Student Personal Details Form Complete and return Complete and return

• Student Authority to Release Information Optional Optional

Complete and return the Student Authority to Release Information form if you wish to give TAFE Queensland SkillsTech permission to discuss your personal information and student data with another person. Please ensure that you also enclose the following documents with your application:

x Resume x Certified copies of relevant certificates x Evidence that supports your application

Return your application by mail to: TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Recognition Services Team Acacia Ridge Training Centre Locked Mail Bag 2020 ARCHERFIELD QLD 4108 Or via email to: [email protected]

Please note that fees are payable for your Recognition of Prior (RPL) assessment. An application fee of $250.00 is payable on receipt of your application. This fee is non-refundable. The $250.00 will be credited towards the residual cost of your RPL assessment. The total cost of yourassessment is dependent on which qualification you wish to apply for. Please contact the Recognition Services Team on 1800 654 447 for current assessment costs applicable to the qualification you are applying for. If you have any gap training this will be an additional cost to your RPL assessment. Once you have had an initial consultation with an assessor and they have determined what RPL you are eligible for, the residual balance will be due. Your assessment will not proceed until all fees are paid in full. Payment options for the application fee and residual balance are as follows:

x BPay (you will be sent an email with BPay details if you choose this option) x Credit Card (can be provided over the phone or paid in person) x Cash or EFTPOS (you will need to visit one of our Client Service Centres for this option) x Payment instalment plan (please contact our Client Service Centre on 1800 654 447 to organise

a payment plan) If you require further assistance, please contact our Client Service Centre on 1800 654 447 between 8.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday to Thursday or 8.00 am - 2.30 pm, Friday. We look forward to helping you achieve your career goals. Regards Client Service Centre TAFE Queensland SkillsTech

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1. Applicant Details

Personal details and contact information Last Name: Date of Birth:

Given Names: Student Number:

USI Number: (You must supply a Unique Student Identifier. Go to www.usi.gov.au)

Home Address:

Suburb/Town: Post Code:

Mailing Address: (if different to home address)

Suburb/Town Post Code:

Phone: Mobile:

Email address:

2. Qualification Selection (Please advise the area in which you are seeking Recognition of Prior Learning) �

Qualification Code (if known) e.g. CPC30213

Qualification Name (if known) e.g. Cert III in Carpentry

3. Units of Competency Section (Please list the units of competency you are applying for RPL in the Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma)

Competency Code Competency Name Competency Code Competency Name Only applicable to Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications

)Need help with this section? Please contact us on 1800 654 447 or go to our website at: http://tafeskillstech.edu.au.

4. Declaration and Acceptance I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that TAFE Queensland SkillsTech does not accept responsibility for any evidence I submit to support my RPL application. Please do not send original material, as TAFE Queensland Skills Tech cannot return any evidence that you have submitted for your RPL assessment. Documentary evidence such as copies of licenses, permits or previous formal or informal training must be certified as true copies. I agree to undertake an assessment of my knowledge and skills with TAFE Queensland SkillsTech. I hereby agree to pay the fees for this service, and understand that the whole invoice amount must be paid by the date stated on the invoice. Should I default, the full debt will be payable on demand and additional legal charges and collection charges may be incurred. I agree and understand that any referees I have provided may be contacted by TAFE Queensland SkillsTech.

Applicant Signature: ……………………………………………… Date: ……… / ……… / ………

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5. Fees and Payments On receipt of your RPL application, we will send you an email acknowledging receipt. We will call you within 2 business days to confirm the full price of the assessment and payment options.

An application fee of $250.00 is required with this application. This must be paid before your application is progressed to a TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Assessor. The application fee will be credited towards the remaining total cost of the RPL assessment.

Application Fee Conditions: 1.� In some circumstances, where RPL assessment fees are subsidised, an application fee may not be required. When we call you, we

will discuss your eligibility for subsidy and whether the application fee is applicable in your circumstance. If the application fee is not applicable, we will refund it in full.

2.� If you cancel the RPL assessment before a Recognition Plan has been completed and agreed to by you and the Assessor, we will refund the application fee less a $100.00 administration fee.

3.� If you cancel the RPL assessment after a Recognition Plan has been completed and agreed to by you and the Assessor, your application fee is non-refundable unless there are exceptional and extenuating circumstances.

6. Submit Application Send your completed application and any supporting documentation to: Email: [email protected]

Post: TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Attention: Recognition Services Team Acacia Ridge Training Centre Locked Mail Bag 2020 ARCHERFIELD QLD 4108

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Employer Name: �Employer Phone Number:

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PLEASE PROVIDE AN ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM - PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS

1. Student Details

2. Contact Details

Preferred Name (if different from above) Previous Last Names (if any - e.g. maiden name)

First Name

Last Name

The name recorded above should be as shown on the following documents - Australian Passport, Australian Driver Licence, Australian Birth Certificate, Medicare Card, Visa (with Non-Australian Passport); for international students (Certificate of Registration by Descent, Citizenship Certificate, ImmiCard).

Home Address (If you are an overseas student you need to supply your overseas address in this section)

City / Suburb State Country Postcode

Mail Address (Please state 'as above' if same)


Temporary Study Address (If you are an overseas student you must provide your Australian address in this section)

Effective from to


Home Email

Work Email

Home Phone Work PhoneMobile

Gender

Male Female D M Y YD M Y Y

Date of Birth

3. Cultural Diversity and Citizenship

Do you identify yourself with any of the following ethnic groups?

Select one of the following to identify your citizenship status

Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Both Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander None of These

Student - Personal Details

TAFE Student Number (if known) Learner Unique Identifier (if known)Unique Student Identifier (if known)

For more information visit www.qcaa.qld.edu.auVisit www.usi.gov.au to apply for your USI

What is your country of citizenship if entering Australia on visa?

Australian Citizen

New Zealand Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

Student Visa

Temporary Resident Visa

Visitor Visa

Business Visa

Holiday Visa

Other Visa (please specify)

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Town/City of Birth

Country of Birth

Middle Name/s

5. Language

Do you speak other language/s at home apart from ENGLISH?

No (Go to Question 6) Yes Please specify the main language spoken at home

Where English is NOT the main language spoken at home, please clarify how well you speak English? (Tick the relevant box below)

Very well Well Not well Not at all

Is English language assistance required? No Yes (If assistance is required contact TAFE Queensland to discuss your needs)

Employed full time by someone else

Employed part time or casual by someone else or school based apprentice

Self employed - not employing other people

Employer - someone who employs other people

Employed unpaid family worker

Unemployed - looking for full time work

Unemployed - looking for part time work

Not employed - not looking for employment

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5 6

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4. Employment

Employment Status – Of the following categories, which best describes your current employment status? (Tick ONE box only)

Employer Details

Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills Programs Eligibility (IMPORTANT - Please read carefully)

7. Previous Qualifications Achieved (Please read carefully)

Have you successfully completed any of the following qualifications? No Yes (If yes, tick all that apply)

Bachelor Degree or Higher Degree

Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Diploma or Associate Diploma

Certificate IV or Advanced Certificate

Certificate III or Trade Certificate

Certificate II

Certificate I

Certificates other than above

6. Schooling

What is your highest completed school level?

If yes, provide grade and name of school –

In which year did you complete that school level? Are you still attending secondary school? No Yes

Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 Year 9 or equivalent Year 8 or lower Did not go to school

Y YY Y

Name of schoolGrade

Company Name Company Contact

Company Email

Address City / Suburb

State Postcode Phone Fax

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Under the Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills Programs, the Queensland Government provides a subsidy for selected Certificate I, II, III, Certificate IV or higher level qualifications or priority Skills Sets aligned to critical occupations identified by government and industry.To be eligible individuals must:

1. be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school2. permanently reside in Queensland3. be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work

permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen4. when enrolling into a Certificate III or below you must not hold, and not be enrolled in, a Certificate III or higher-level qualification (including an

Apprentice or Traineeship), not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training or:5. when enrolling into a Higher Level Skills Programs you must not hold, and not be enrolled in, a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification6. specific restrictions may apply to participation in certain subsidised qualifications you will be advised of any restrictions prior to enrolments.

I confirm that I am not currently enrolled in any other qualifications which would result in me not being eligible for this enrolment to proceed. (refer to points 4 and 5 above) Yes No

If enrolling into a Certificate III or below, I confirm that I do not already hold a Certificate III or higher level qualification. (refer to point 4 above) Yes No

If enrolling into a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, I confirm that I do not already hold a Certificate IV or higher level qualification. (refer to point 5 above) Yes No

False or misleading information concerning your prior qualifications or not advising of any current enrolments may result in being withdrawn or being liable for further financial outlay for this enrolment. Within three months of completing or discontinuing this qualification you will be required to complete a Student Employment Survey.

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9. Disclosure

Educational authorities - such as TAFE Queensland, research organisations contracted by TAFE Queensland, and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research - conduct surveys of past and existing students for customer satisfaction, improvement and marketing purposes. If you have any objections to being contacted, please tick here.

Privacy StatementTAFE Queensland is collecting your personal information in accordance with the TAFE Queensland Act 2013 to manage your enrolment, training progress, and administration. For specific cohorts of students and as a matter of routine, your personal information (including attendance details, progress, and results) will be disclosed to the following people and organisations:• If you are a school-based apprentice or trainee or VET in schools student – your school, the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority, and

the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (for your results only).• If you are an apprentice or trainee or enrolled in training paid for by your employer, or in which you consent to release information to your employer

– your employer/host employer.• If you are enrolled with TAFE Queensland and undertaking training with another organisation (including other training providers, community

organisations, schools or universities ) – the organisation with which you are undertaking training.• If you are enrolled in a program eligible for university articulation through one of our higher education delivery partners, i.e. University of Canberra and/

or intend to continue study via a pre-arranged articulation pathway, for example, you are studying a dual qualification with TAFE Queensland and a University.

• If you are under the age of 18 – your parent/guardian (unless you have formally advised TAFE Queensland not to provide this information).• If you are an international student – the parties outlined in the terms and conditions agreed upon accepting a place with TAFE Queensland.• All students – The National Centre for Vocational Education Research and the Department of Industry in accordance with the National Vocational

Educational and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the purposes of national statistical data collection, and to provide information for your Unique Student Identifier account; and the national VET and higher education regulators in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011 to assist with the monitoring and regulation of the vocational education and training and higher education sectors.

Personal information collected may also be disclosed to third parties with your consent or as permitted or required by law.Your information will be stored securely. If you wish to access or correct any of your information, discuss how it has been managed, or have a concern or complaint about the way your personal information has been collected, used, stored, or disclosed, please contact TAFE Queensland customer services or your teacher.For those students who require assistance in reading and understanding this Privacy Statement, please contact TAFE Queensland Customer Service Centres prior to enrolling.

8. Study Reason

To get a job

To develop my existing business

To start my own business

To try for a different career

To get a better job or promotion

It was a requirement of my job

I wanted extra skills for my job

To get into another course of study

For personal interest or self-development

Other reasons

What Program/Course are you enrolling into?

Of the following options listed below which BEST describes your main reason for undertaking this training? Tick ONE box only.

11. Emergency Contact (Person you want us to contact in an emergency)

First Name

Relationship to student (e.g. Parent, Friend)

Email

Home Phone Work PhoneMobile

10. Disabilities (Answering these questions will not affect your enrolment)

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment or long-term condition? Yes No (Go to Question 11)

If yes, please indicate the areas of disability, impairment or long-term condition:

Yes No Would you like to receive advice on support services, equipment and facilities which may assist (if applicable)? If you have indicated Yes then evidence may be required.

Hearing / Deafness

PhysicalIntellectual

Learning

Mental Illness

Acquired Brain ImpairmentVision

Medical Condition

Other (please specify)

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Last Name

Issues may arise beyond TAFE Queensland’s control which affect its ability to deliver programs. Whilst every effort will be made to conduct all programs as advertised, TAFE Queensland reserves the right to change or otherwise revise any program-related issues including programs offered, class timetables, class locations and teacher allocations. TAFE Queensland will make every reasonable attempt to advise students of any changes made to their selected program. The details in this document are correct at the time of printing.

NEW students enrolling with TAFE Queensland may be requested to complete an identification check. If requested, please provide the documents listed below to a total of 100 points.

100 Point Identification Check completed and the identification documents have been sighted and ticked off above.

Student's Signature:

Date: Date:

Parent/Guardian's Signature(if student is under 18 years)

Student Declaration (Please read carefully)

• I agree to abide by TAFE Queensland rules, regulations and policies and acknowledge that facilities made available for my use will be used only in accordance with the principles of proper use and relevant rules.

• I confirm the accuracy of the information contained within this form and where necessary identification documents provided.

• I have sought information and understand my eligibility for any fee subsidy (if applicable). I also understand that I must provide evidence of subsidy and/or concession eligibility at the time of enrolment, and that subsequent evidence will not be accepted.

• I have supplied my USI If NO then I give permission to TAFE Queensland to apply for a USI on my behalf (if applicable). I have provided the relevant documents to support this requirement.

If you are under the age of 18 years, this form must be signed by a parent/guardian to complete this enrolment. This includes consent for the student to have access to the Internet through TAFE Queensland.

Office Use Only – Identification Check

For internal use only

Yes No

Primary Identification Documents

Please provide one of the following:• Passport (current or expired within the last two years, but not cancelled) 100 Points • Birth Certificate/Extract 100 Points • Citizenship Certificate 100 Points • Current Licence issued under Australian Law (e.g. Driver Licence or other government-issued licence) 100 Points

Secondary Identification Documents

You may use several of the following documents which may verify your identity by photograph and full name:• Government-issued Proof of Age or Photo Card 60 Points • Government authority or public service employee’s ID Card 60 Points • Secondary or Tertiary Education Institution ID Card 60 Points

Documents which may verify your full name and/or address:• Current Social Security, Health Care or Pension Card 40 Points • Council rates (issued within the preceding 12 months) 40 Points • Australian Driver Licence issued on paper 40 Points • Medicare Card 40 Points • A bank/credit union/building society passport, statement or debit/credit card 40 Points

The documents below must have been issued within the preceding 3 months:• An account (e.g. Mobile Telephone or Pay TV) 40 Points • Utility bill (e.g. Water, Electricity, Gas or Landline Telephone) 40 Points • Pay Slip 40 Points

Operator Name

Operator Initials

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1. Student Personal Details

First Name: Last Name:

Student Number: Date of Birth:

Address:

2. Authorisation

I wish to provide authorisation I wish to cancel previous authorisation

Date of authority is to commence:If providing authorisation, and you wish the authority to expire, provide date authority is to cease:

3. Details of Authorised Person

Authorised Person/Business Name:Individual or postal address:Relationship to Student:

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Results of assessment

Attendance

Progress of study

Award documentation

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Student’s signature:

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Print name of parent/guardian:

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Authority to Invoice (General Enrolment Fees)To be completed by the Employer/Agency for payment of participant/s fees per the details below.

ALL DETAILS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR AUTHORITY TO COMPLY WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTSMULTIPLE STUDENTS (Attach List )

SINGLE STUDENT (Complete Details Below)

Name: Date of birth:

Qualification/Course name: Student Number:

Does the student have a current concession card: Yes No If so, concession card type:

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EMPLOYER/AGENCY DETAILS

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Physical address

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Suggested Evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

x work history or current resume

x photos or videos of completed work/installations

x records of work samples, such aso completed pieces of work and job specificationso practical demonstration of skillso answers to questions

x testimonials from employers, supervisors or principal contractors

x references from clients

x performance reviews

x training records

x work diaries, log books, job sheets

x industry awards

x industry or professional memberships

x duty statements and job descriptions

x certificates of attendance at vendor/manufacturer information sessions

x other documentary evidence, such as occupational licences or workplace documents

If you would like further information about RPL, please contact our Recognition Services team at [email protected] or 1800 654 447

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Institute Director’s welcome

Contents

Introduction 1Overview ............................................................................1What are the benefits of Skills Recognition? ........................1Testimonials ........................................................................1

Types of recognition 2Credit Transfer ....................................................................2Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ....................................3

Frequently asked questions 5What is a unit of competency?............................................5What is meant by ‘competent’? ..........................................5What evidence can be provided to the Skills Assessor? ......5What if the applicant has little documentary evidence? .......5What is gap training? ..........................................................6How much does RPL cost? ................................................6How can applicants prepare for the RPL process? .............6What if the RPL application is unsuccessful? ......................6

Contact and support 7Recognition Services Team .................................................7RPL applications ................................................................7

Where to find us 8Training centre locations .....................................................8

WelcomeTAFE Queensland

SkillsTech is

Queensland’s largest

TAFE in trade and

technician training for

the automotive, building and construction,

electrotechnology, manufacturing and

engineering, sustainable technologies and

water, and mining, gas and resources.

At SkillsTech, we don’t expect students to

repeat learning that they've already attained

through work/life experience or prior study.

Skills Recognition formally recognises existing

skills and experience of the learner.

To find out about student eligibility for Skills

Recognition, read on or phone the Recognition

Services Team on 1800 654 447.

I wish you all the best for your studies.

Kind regards,

Mary Campbell

Institute Director

Skills Recognition Guide 1

Introduction

OverviewTAFE Queensland SkillsTech formally acknowledges existing skills, knowledge and education using the following types of recognition:

�� Credit Transfer (including National Recognition)�� Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Credit Transfer recognises ‘formal’ study and training – for example, at university, school and/or TAFE Queensland.

RPL formally recognises current skills and knowledge gained through previous ‘informal’ learning – for example, work experience, life experience and education.

What are the benefits of Skills Recognition?Skills Recognition can help students:

�� save time �� identify gap training requirements�� complete a qualification�� gain eligibility for occupational licences, tickets or

permits�� reduce their study load�� re-enter the workforce�� gain job promotion �� change careers�� gain employment�� enter further education or training courses.

Testimonials‘After deliberating whether to complete my builder’s course after 20 years on the tools, I was put at ease when I met SkillsTech’s RPL Assessor. It was a very flexible process which I’m pleased I pursued.’

Michael Richie Carpentry student

‘SkillsTech was great in showing me how to put the RPL evidence together and I would recommend SkillsTech to any RPL applicants. The staff provided support throughout the process in a cheerful and cooperative manner. It was great to deal with assessors who are registered tradespeople as they were fully up-to-date with industry requirements’.

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Types of recognition

Credit TransferCredit Transfer recognises any completed ‘formal’ study by a student that is relevant to their proposed training program/qualification. It allows students to avoid studying for units of competency they have already gained.

Please note that credit transfers cannot be granted for a whole program of study. A minimum of one competency must be achieved through normal enrolment or RPL.

What is formal study?

Formal study is organised learning and assessment that is undertaken in educational institutions, including schools, universities, TAFE Queensland and professional organisations recognised for educational and training purposes by national or state governments. If a student is successful in their formal studies, they will be awarded a qualification, Statement of Attainment or Result of Assessment.

How can students gain recognition through Credit Transfer?

To gain recognition through Credit Transfer, a Skills Assessor compares a student’s completed formal studies with the

units of competencies required to complete their proposed training program.

Documentary evidence, such as an academic transcript, qualification, or result of assessment, must be provided for the Skills Assessor to determine whether the skills and knowledge required in the proposed training program have been covered.

For example, students may have successfully completed equivalent units of competency in another accredited program of study at school, TAFE Queensland or university.

Note: Under the principle of National Recognition, TAFE Queensland SkillsTech will recognise a qualification that is valid under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) issued by another Registered Training Organisation.

What are the fees for Credit Transfer?

Credit Transfer is free for assessment of previous formal studies that are relevant to the student’s proposed training program.

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SkillsTech teachers can assist students with gap training to complete the full qualification


Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)RPL awards students with full or partial qualifications for their skills gained from ‘informal’ study or work/life experience without the need to undertake formal training.

What is informal study?

Informal study is any learning or training completed outside the classroom, college or university. It can be a:

�� short course, seminar or workshop delivered by an employer or a community group

�� specialist training session delivered by a vendor or manufacturer – for example, instructions on how to use machinery or a new product.

The RPL process

Each RPL assessment is unique to the skills and knowledge of the student; however, the general process is the same. The process generally takes approximately 12 weeks, but can vary between individual students.

Step 1: Obtain an RPL application packStudents who believe they may be eligible for RPL should, before enrolling in a training program, contact SkillsTech for an RPL application pack. Phone 1800 654 447, email [email protected] or download a pack from our website tafeskillstech.qld.gov.au

Step 2: Complete and submit an application formStudents are then required to complete the RPL application pack, include any other supporting evidence (details on page 5), and submit to SkillsTech by post, email or in person. Copies of any official documentation such as licences, certificates or formal qualifications must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for Declarations.

Step 3: Pay application feeAn application fee is payable on submission of the students’ RPL application. This fee is non-refundable, but will be used towards the residual cost of the RPL assessment. The application will not be sent to an assessor until the application fee is paid in full. Please contact SkillsTech on 1800 654 447 for current fees and payment options.

Step 4: Pre-assessment consultationThe assessor will contact the student to discuss their experience and skills. The assessor will determine which subjects the student is eligible for RPL and will develop a Recognition Plan. The student will be provided with a copy of the Recognition Plan which shows the subjects they will be assessed against. Both the student and assessor will sign the Recognition Plan before it’s submitted for enrolment.

Step 5: Enrolment and final paymentThe assessor will submit the signed Recognition Plan to be processed. A member of the Recognition Services team will contact the student and advise the final amount due for their RPL assessment. There are several payment options available; please refer to the Student Guide for payment options or contact SkillsTech on 1800 654 447. The RPL assessment will not proceed until all fees are paid in full.

Step 6: RPL assessment Once fees have been paid in full, the assessor will contact the student to arrange their assessment. Assessment methods will vary depending on the individual, but may include verbal and/or written questioning, practical demonstration of skills, and contacting any nominated referees to confirm skills and experience. If the assessor requires a practical demonstration, this can be done either at the student’s workplace or in a simulated environment at one of TAFE Queensland SkillsTech’s training centres.

Step 7: Feedback and gap training optionsAfter the assessment, the student will be provided with feedback from their assessor regarding their assessment. The assessor will advise the student if they were successful in obtaining a full qualification or if they have to do any further training. If the student does need further training, the assessor will provide details of any required gap training to the Gap Training Coordinator. The coordinator will contact the student and advise of available options.


Process overview

The diagram below provides a quick overview of the RPL process.

Complete and submit application

Pay application fee

Attend pre-assessment consultation

� Via phone or in person� Clarify RPL process and

evidence requirements

Enrol into units of competency and make final payment

Attend assessment interview� Workplace/institute� Third party validation

� Questioning� Practical tasks

Gap training completed, if required

Award issued(e.g. Qualification)

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What is a unit of competency?Training programs/qualifications are made up of a number of core and elective units of competency. A single unit of competency is the smallest unit that can be assessed and recognised.

A unit of competency specifies knowledge and skills that apply to the standard of performance expected by industry in the workplace. An example of a unit of competency is MEM13.14 Apply principles of occupational health and safety in work environment.

A unit of competency describes the tasks or key activities of the work required to successfully complete the unit. For example, in the competency unit MEM13.14 Apply principles of occupational health and safety in work environment, one element is ‘follow safe work practices’.

What is meant by ‘competent’?Being competent means that the student:

�� is able to perform the specific tasks required to complete a job to industry standards

�� knows the reason for the task �� understands and follows the correct procedures to

complete the task�� knows which resources are required to complete the

task�� follows the correct and safe use of those resources�� knows what to do if something goes wrong�� can use these same skills in different work contexts.

What evidence can be provided to the Skills Assessor?The Skills Assessor will assess the evidence in relation to specific units of competency. While the RPL process recognises skills developed over time, the skills and experience gained over the last three years will be the most important.

Competence can be assessed in a number of ways, including:

�� work history or current résumé�� photos or videos of completed work/installations�� work samples, such as completed pieces of work

and job specifications

�� a practical demonstration of skills�� answers to questions�� testimonials from employers, supervisors or principal

contractors�� references from clients�� performance reviews�� training records�� work diaries, log books, job sheets�� industry awards�� industry or professional memberships�� duty statements and job descriptions�� certificates of attendance at vendor/manufacturer

information sessions�� other documentary evidence, such as occupational

licences or workplace documents.

What if the applicant has little documentary evidence?Having little or no documentary evidence of industry experience is not a barrier to gaining recognition. The Skills Assessor will rely more on questioning, referee validation and practical skills testing for evidence of experience.

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What is gap training?As part of the RPL assessment process, the assessor may determine training is required in one or more units to achieve the whole qualification. If the assessor determines the student may need to undertake training in a large number of units, options for training will be discussed between the assessor and student. These options may include enrolling into evening or part-time classes, flexible learning, or an adult apprenticeship.

How much does RPL cost?An RPL assessment requires an assessor to complete a thorough assessment of the student’s skills to ensure that the student is competent. An application fee is payable on receipt of the RPL application. This fee is non-refundable, but will be credited towards the total cost of your RPL assessment. The total cost of your RPL assessment is dependent on which qualifications you choose to apply for. Any gap training is an additional cost to the RPL assessment. For current fees and payment options, please contact SkillsTech on 1800 654 447 or via email at [email protected]

How can applicants prepare for the RPL process?Because applicants are assessed in a variety of ways, being prepared can save valuable time and make the RPL process stress free.

To best prepare for the RPL process, applicants should:

�� be ready to talk about their job roles and work history �� have a résumé or work history or dot points on paid

and unpaid work, both previous and current�� bring position descriptions and any performance

appraisals received from the industry or workplace�� consider the possibilities for workplace contact

– for example, does the workplace support their goals to become qualified; would the applicant feel comfortable having the Skills Assessor contact their current or previous workplaces to validate their skills?

�� think about who can confirm their skill level, such as current or recent supervisors who have overseen their work in the past 18 months, or community contacts or clients who can vouch for their skill level

�� bring any certificates from in-house and/or vendor training or formal training previously completed.

What if the RPL application is unsuccessful?Students who are not satisfied with the outcome of their RPL assessment have the right to apply for a Re-evaluation of Assessment. Refer to the Student Guide for details on results, awards and academic appeals.

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Recognition Services TeamContact detailsEmail: [email protected] Phone: 1800 654 447

North side locationSkillsTech Eagle Farm Training Centre 776 Kingsford Smith Drive Eagle Farm QLD 4009

South side locationSkillsTech Acacia Ridge Training Centre 247 Bradman Street Acacia Ridge QLD 4110

RPL applicationsPost RPL applications to:

Recognition Services Team TAFE Queensland SkillsTech LMB 2020 Archerfield QLD 4108

Email RPL applications to:

[email protected]

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Where to find us

Training centre locationsSkillsTech delivers trade and technician training at four metropolitan training centres. The two main training centres are located at Acacia Ridge on Brisbane’s south side and Eagle Farm on the north side.

Acacia Ridge247 Bradman St Acacia Ridge QLD 4110

Alexandra HillsWindemere Rd Alexandra Hills QLD 4161

Bracken Ridge157 Norris Rd Bracken Ridge QLD 4017

Eagle Farm776 Kingsford Smith Dr Eagle Farm QLD 4009

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