Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you are in the training industry, you may have heard a lot about RPL or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC).
So what is it?
It is really only terminology to describe the process of awarding a credential for the skills or competencies that you already have. In other words, if you have skills and experience in a particular job or industry, but you do not have a formal qualification for it, you may be able to gain formal qualifications without having to attend an entire training course
It is really only terminology to describe the process of awarding a credential for the skills or competencies that you already have. In other words, if you have skills and experience in a particular job or industry, but you do not have a formal qualification for it, you may be able to gain formal qualifications without having to attend an entire training course
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.