We adopt a simple, six step approach to RPL, making the process as quick and as painless as possible.

A brief outline of the six steps are:

• Step one - Information is provided about the process, and we outline the requirements that will need to be met.
• Step two - Participants gather evidence to support the various elements of competencies that RPL is appropriate to and prepare a portfolio.
• Step three - The portfolio is completed and submitted to Dovaston for expert review and assessment.
• Step four - The actual assessment is conducted by two assessors.  Both are qualified workplace assessors, and one in particular will be an industry expert.  This step may involve a group interview and discussion where the participants will have the opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the process.
• Step five - Notification of the result of the RPL process.  If additional training or evidence is required, details will be negotiated at this stage.
• Step six - The issuing of credentials and return of the participants' portfolios.

Learning Options
Flexibility is the key to training delivery at Dovaston Training and Assessment Centre. We tailor training to cater for individual learning styles.

Some of the strategies DTAC use to achieve this, include:

• Workshops and training sessions conducted at a time that is suitable to our clients. This includes after hours and weekends wherever necessary
• In-house programs designed for specific workplaces
• Self paced workbooks
• Workplace projects incorporated as part of the assessment
• Interactive CD's (ANTA toolboxes)
• Videos
• Telephone and Email
• Oral questioning
• DTAC also have a library with computer and internet access to allow students to come and study at the centre