Recognition of Prior Learning
If you’ve got on-the-job experience, have undertaken informal training or once got part of the way through a course, Recognition of Prior Learning may be your key to a fast-tracked qualification.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges skills and knowledge gained outside the university and TAFE system, through paid or volunteer work, informal or employer-based training and during certain degree programs that a student hasn’t graduated from.
There may be restrictions on international students being granted RPL.Why apply for RPL?
Applying successfully for RPL may:
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Eliminate or reduce the need for training in skills you already possess
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Save you the time you would have spent attending classes and completing coursework
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Save you the money you would have spent on textbooks or learning resources
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Allow for the earlier completion of a qualification
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Enable advancement to a higher level qualification if desired
RPL at Swinburne
RPL assessment is available for all Swinburne courses. Applicants must identify the course or qualification for which they’re seeking recognition of competence and follow the outlined process.
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