Get recognition for your experience

Recognition of qualifications, statements of attainment or academic statements from other registered training organisations

Do you already have a qualification, statements of attainment or academic statements for units completed at another registered training organisation?  ‘National recognition’ is all about recognising these.

Where units of competency have the same national code but were awarded by another registered training organisation, Swan TAFE will recognise these to assist you in completing the qualification you enrol in.  Simply present your original documentation – ie qualification, statements of attainment or academic statements – to the enrolling officer who will verify the authenticity of these and arrange for a copy to be placed on file for later reference when you apply for your final award.  There is no cost for recognition of these units.

Where the national or state code is different, a credit transfer may apply.  Credit transfer assesses the initial course or subject that you are using to claim access to, or the award of credit in, a destination course. The assessment determines the extent to which your initial course or subject is equivalent to the required outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards in a qualification. This may include credit transfer based on formal learning that is outside the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Do you have existing skills, knowledge and experience but not the formal qualification?  Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be the answer for you.

RPL involves the assessment of previously unrecognised skills and knowledge an individual has achieved outside the formal education and training system, for example:

·         work skills and knowledge of your industry

·         paid or unpaid work experience

·         life experience

·         community work experience.

RPL may help you with:

·         improving your job security

·         re-entering the workforce

·         job promotion

·         changing your career

·         reducing your study load

·         improving your career development

·        entry to further education.   

The RPL process involves assessment of unrecognised learning against the requirements of a qualification, in respect of both entry requirements and outcomes to be achieved. By removing the need for duplication of learning, RPL encourages an individual to continue upgrading their skills and knowledge through structured education and training towards formal qualifications and improved employment outcomes.

Swan TAFE’s RPL process takes into account all relevant skills, knowledge and experience you have regardless of the way you got them.   You will need to provide evidence which will be assessed by a qualified Assessor.  The Assessor will work with you to identify what evidence you have and whether it meets the required industry standard.  If you do not have all the required skills for a qualification, the Assessor may recommend further training to assist you in getting one.