Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are two ways you can gain credit for your previous study or work experience when enrolling in a VET course.
  

What is a credit transfer?

Credit transfer is recognition that you’ve previously completed a unit of your course through VET or higher education.

To receive a credit transfer for a unit you must provide formal evidence that you’ve previously completed the unit or a unit which matches in content and outcome. Formal evidence can be a qualification certificate or transcript, statement of attainment or your USI transcript. When credit is recognised, you don’t need to repeat training or assessment for that unit. 
  

What is Recognition of Prior Learning?

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is an assessment of skills and knowledge you’ve acquired through previous training, work or life experience which are relevant to your course. RPL allows your provider to assess your existing competency against the requirements of the course. You can be granted part or all of a unit of competency by RPL.

You can apply for RPL after enrolling. You need to supply evidence to prove your skills and knowledge. You can use a variety of evidence to apply for RPL such as:

• records of completed training
• assessment items
• assessment records
• declarations from your employer

Your training provider will assess the evidence to decide if further training or assessment is required.

Your training provider must offer you the opportunity to apply for credit transfer and RPL unless prevented by course rules or licensing requirements.