This is the first step in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT) process.
Please note that submissions for RPL Quarter 1 Units must be submitted no later than January 31st.
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, review the unit requirements which breaks down each unit of competency to make an informed judgement on your suitability for RPL/CT. 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:
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This form submission is not a formal skills assessment or a qualification
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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. Please email this to studentsupport@aifc.com.au
For RPL, you must provide a summary of your current / previous skills and knowledge and how it would satisfy the requirements for this unit.
Recognition of prior learning is a complex process, and you should think of it as
an alternative assessment. It requires that you submit a portfolio of
work and evidence demonstrating your competency in each unit through the
skills, knowledge and experience you have gained through previous
studies, work, volunteer positions and life in general. This evidence
must be current (within the last 2-3 years). You will need to provide a Third Party Testimony supporting all provided evidence and undertake a knowledge assessment interview.
Note that by completing this form, you are undertaking the first step, the aifc team will advice you of the coming steps.
Below is an example of a summary you could provide in this form:
“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, role descriptions, work samples and my CV. 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 who will determine your suitability to move to the next stage of the RPL process. If you are assessed as able to progress, you will be invoiced at this point the administration fee, this fee must be paid in full before your RPL is progressed. Please also read Stage 2 of the Candidate’s guide, as you will be required to take supporting evidence to the interview.
