This is the first step in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT) process.

In this form you will nominate the units of competency for which you wish to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer. When completing this form, consult the 2022 RPL Workbook on the website which breaks down each unit of competency to make an informed judgement on your suitability for RPL/CT for each unit of competency. The selection of units must be guided by the skills, knowledge and experience that you have gained through recent employment, qualification and professional development. As a rule of thumb, if you are unsure about your RPL suitability for a unit of competency, then you most likely shouldn’t include that unit on the RPL Nomination form.

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙨:
• This is not a formal skills assessment or a qualification
• The initial RPL assessment fee of $150 (not applicable to Credit Transfers) will be required before your application is assessed and you will receive an invoice upon submission of this form.  

𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:
Against the required units of competencies outline listed in this form, indicate which units you wish to apply Credit Transfer or RPL for.
For Credit Transfers, you must provide a certified Transcript or Statement of Attainment with the matching unit code and title.
For RPL, you must provide a summary of how you feel your current / previous skills and knowledge would satisfy the requirements for this unit.

Below is an example of a summary you could provide:
“Based on several years in counselling roles including current position as Operations Manager with ABC Counselling, I have worked with many people in the area of risk assessment. I can also provide support letters from a variety of referees. I have also completed several units through Diploma of Community Services.”

Once you have completed and submitted this form, you will be contacted by an Assessor for an Interview. Please also read Stage 2 of the Candidate’s guide, as you will be required to take supporting evidence to the interview.  


Description of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling:
This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communicating, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practices.

𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨:
To achieve the qualification Diploma of Counselling the students must complete:
Seventeen (17) units: 13 Core and 4 Elective units


Description of the 10900NAT Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Christian):
This course is intended to provide an environment where students will develop their professional counselling and therapy skills. aifc’s aim is to train Christian counsellors who ethically and effectively integrate their faith and practice.

𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨
To achieve the qualification Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Christian), the learner must complete:
Twelve (12) units: 8 Core and 4 Electives