11 _ Recognition (RPL) and credit transfer policy and procedure

Purpose of the policy

Allara Learning is committed to providing up to date and relevant Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer information to all students at the time of enrolment and whilst enrolled.

Policy

Allara Learning recognises qualifications and a statement of attainment issued by any other RTO.

Allara Learning staff will provide support and guidance regarding all Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) enquiries in a timely manner.

Information relating to the credit transfer of previously obtained qualifications and statements of attainment, RPL and this recognition policy is provided to all participants prior to enrolment.

Credit Transfer Procedure

Students can apply for credit transfer either:

Through the submission of prior training records in the enrolment application form, or
Directly with an Allara Learning representative

All prior training records and the associated AQF certification shall be verified by the USI transcript service and/or by contacting the issuing RTO.

Approval to apply credit transfer is provided by the General Manager when amendments to unit of competency selection within the training plan is sought to accommodate credit transfer.

Credit Transfer is recorded against the relevant units of competency within the students training plan in the Student Management System (aXcelerate) for approved applications.

If applicable, a digital copy of physical (print-based) records including statements of attainment, relevant certificates and applications is stored in the student’s contact portfolio in aXcelerate.

RPL Procedure

RPL applications

Applications for RPL may be made at any time during the enrolment period.

Applications can be made in writing and/or directly with an Allara Learning Training Facilitator.

Assessment process

On receipt of an application for RPL, the Allara Learning Training Facilitator will conduct an initial competency interview with the student to determine suitability for RPL.

Where the student is identified as suitable for RPL, the Allara Learning Training Facilitator will issue the student the RPL assessment instruments for the relevant unit/s of competency and/or qualification.

For each unit of competency, the student is seeking recognition for, the student is to:

Provide a summary of their skills, knowledge and industry experience that is relevant to the unit/s; and
Submit a portfolio of evidence (Documents, images, videos) that demonstrates the application of both skills and knowledge in industry contexts.

Assessment review

On receipt of the students RPL assessments, the Allara Learning Training Facilitator will review the skills summary and portfolio of evidence against the unit of competency performance evidence, knowledge evidence and performance criteria requirements.

If further evidence is required, the Allara Learning Training Facilitator will provide feedback and a request for further information to the student.

Direct assessment

If required, the Allara Learning Training Facilitator may conduct direct assessment to gather additional evidence. Direct assessments include:

Conducting a competency conversation
Observing the student in the workplace
Completing third-party interviews for competency verification

RPL outcomes

Where a student supplies sufficient evidence through the RPL assessment process, an outcome of ‘RPL Granted – 51’ is applied to the relevant unit/s of competency.

Where a student is deemed not yet satisfactory through the RPL assessment process, the Allara Learning Training Facilitator will provide the student with feedback and guidance on further training and assessment requirements.