What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
If you have recently completed studies at University, TAFE, school or with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the application of prior knowledge from studies or work experience as credits to the course you are studying or applying to study. Each module of each course has certain learning outcomes and assessment criteria that need to be achieved in order to be deemed competent in modules. If you believe that you have already achieved the learning outcomes of a particular module then you can apply for RPL. If you have worked in a relevant role for a long time you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you are eligible for RPL you may be able to complete your program faster or in a way that is more efficient. If you think you are eligible for RPL, please refer to Part 5 of the Student Handbook for further information. Allara Learning accepts and recognises Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by any RTO.

What is a Credit Transfer?
A credit transfer recognises previous learning undertaken at one institution or provider as being equivalent to the learning undertaken at another institution or provider. Credit transfer may be granted for individual modules, subjects and/or units of competence, or in some cases for whole courses or qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent. In general, the outcome of a successful application for credit transfer is advanced standing into your desired course. This means that you will be granted an exemption for a particular module, subject, and/or unit of competence for the course in which you are enrolled. In this way, you will not be required to repeat your previous learning. Credit transfer reduces unnecessary duplication and increases your capacity to maximise your career and employment opportunities. If you think you are eligible for credit transfer please contact Allara Learning who will arrange for you to be issued with an application form.

How Does This Work?
A vocational qualification is made up of a set number of Units of Competence. A Unit of Competence is a description of some part of the work you do. Each Unit lists what you need to know, and what you need to be able to do, to be competent in that Unit. If you are competent at a task, it means:

You can carry out the task correctly
You understand what the task is about and why you do it that way
You know what to do if something goes wrong while you’re doing it
You know how to apply what you’ve learned in one situation to another situation

Every Unit of Competence in a qualification has a set of Elements and Performance Criteria that must be achieved before an individual will be deemed competent in that Unit. In broad terms the process of RPL involves matching what you already know and can do, with the Elements of the qualification. If you can show that you have already attained one or more Units you will gain an exemption from doing the Unit and obtain recognition for the skills and knowledge that you already have. In this way, RPL enables an individual to focus on developing skills and knowledge in new areas, rather than re-learning what he or she already knows and can do.

Possible Benefits of RPL
If you can show you have attained for a Unit of Competence you will gain a credit for that unit. However, if you cannot claim you know or can do everything described in the Elements and Performance Criteria the RPL process can still help by clarifying what relevant skills you do and do not possess – so that a learning program for you could be tailored accordingly. An added benefit of completing the RPL process is that you will assemble evidence of your achievements in the form of a permanent and portable record of your professional development.

How to Apply for RPL?
To apply for RPL contact Allara head office or speak with your training facilitator.

Queensland

Certificate 3 Guarantee

The Certificate 3 Guarantee program, funded by the Queensland Government, supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification.

You may be eligible to receive a subsidy towards one certificate III qualification. Download the Certificate 3 Guarantee student fact sheet for more information.

Higher Level Skills

The Higher Level Skills program, funded by the Queensland Government, provides a government subsidy to support eligible individuals to access subsidised training in selected certificate IV and above qualifications, or priority skill sets.

You may be eligible to receive a subsidy towards one certificate IV or higher qualification. Download the Higher Level Skills student fact sheet for more information.

Student co-contribution fees

Qualifications funded by the Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills programs require a student co-contribution fee. The following table lists the courses offered by Allara Learning that are funded by the Certificate 3 Guarantee or Higher Level Skills programs and the student co-contribution fees applicable for each course.

The student co-contribution fee is calculated at a per unit rate of:

$20 per unit of competency for non-concessional, or
$5 per unit of competency for concessional

Qualification	Non-concessional	Concessional
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business	$260	$65
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality	$300	$75
SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services	$240	$60
SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail	$260	$65

To be eligible for a Concession fee you must meet one or more of the following criteria:

Hold a valid Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card issued by either Centrelink or the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Be a partner or dependent of someone holding a valid Concession Card.
Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

User choice

The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees.

The User Choice subsidy represents the level of public funding the government contributes towards the total cost of training for apprentices and trainees. A contribution fee payable by the employer applies to all User Choice traineeships and apprenticeship qualifications offered by Allara Learning.

The contribution fee varies according to the elective units chosen for the qualification. Allara Learning has various elective ‘streams’ available to suit different job roles.

The contribution fee is calculated at a per unit rate of:

$1,60 per nominal hour for non-concessional, or
$0.64 per nominal hour for concessional

Qualification	Stream	Non-concessional	Concessional
SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services	N/A	$568.00	$227.20
SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail General	General retail	$664.00	$265.60
SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail General	Food retail	$656.00	$262.40
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business	N/A	$824.00	$329.60
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality	Pub bistro	$619.20	$247.68
	Bar and beverage	$443.20	$177.28
	Dining	$699.20	$279.68
	Culinary	$480.00	$192.00
	Cafe	$459.20	$183.68
Commercial Cookery	N/A	$1,816.00	$726.40
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management	N/A	$2,320.00	$928.00

Free apprenticeships for under 25s is available under the User Choice program for eligible Queenslanders studying a high priority apprenticeship or traineeship. For further information, explore the Free apprenticeships for under 25s page on the Queensland Government Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training website.

Apprentices undertaking the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and under the age of 25 are Fee Free.

New South Wales

Under Smart and Skilled, a student contributes towards the cost of training through the payment of a student fee. The student fee and the subsidy from the Government make up the qualification price.

Student fees are:

Set for the whole qualification (they are not annual or semester fees)
Lower for a student doing their first post-school qualification
Set for the student and the qualification and will be the same regardless of choice of provider.

Fee free training 2023

Students enrolling in Smart and Skilled training in the calendar year 2023, may be eligible for a Fee-Free training place.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
New entrant traineeships are Fee-Free in the state of NSW.
New entrant and existing worker apprentices are Fee-Free in the state of NSW.

Entitlement Full Qualifications (EFQ)

The following qualifications are available through the Smart and Skilled Entitlement Full Qualifications (EFQ) program.

Qualification	1st Qualification	2nd Qualification	Concessional
SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services	$880	$1,050	$160
SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality	$880	$1,050	$160
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business	$1,320	$1,580	$240
SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail	$1,450	$1,750	$240
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality	$1,450	$1,750	$240
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery	$2,130	$2,550	$240

Targeted Priorities Full Qualifications (TPFQ)

Qualification	1st Qualification	2nd Qualification	Concessional
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business	$1,580	$1,850	$240
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management	$1,580	$1,850	$240
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management	$2,530	$2,850	n/a
SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality	$2,360	$2,750	$240
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management	$2,360	$2,750	$240
SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management	$1,570	$1,840	$240
SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management	$3,750	$4,230	n/a

Concession fees

A student who receives a specified Commonwealth Government benefit or allowance is eligible for a concession fee for a qualification up to and including Certificate IV. The student must be in receipt of the specified benefit or allowance at the time of enrolment to be eligible.

Concession fee is also available to a student who is a dependent of a person receiving a specified Commonwealth Government benefit or allowance.

Commonwealth Government benefits and allowances

Age pension Austudy
Carer payment Disability Support Pension
Farm Household Allowance Family Tax Benefit Part A (Maximum rate)
JobSeeker payment Parenting Payment (Single)
Special Benefit Veterans’ Affairs Pensions
Veterans’ Children education Scheme Widow Allowance
Youth Allowance

Exemption from fees

A student who falls into one of the following categories will qualify for fee-free training:

An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
A student with a disability.
Dependent child, spouse or partner of a recipient of a Disability Support Pension.
Refugee ir Asylum seeker (and eligible partners) – for training up to and including Certificate IV.
Recipient of a Fee-Free Scholarship – for training up to and including Certificate IV.

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Fees for Smart and Skilled enrolments may be reduced when Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are granted for one or more units of competency.

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