Skills Recognition: Introduction
These webpages have been designed as an information hub for TAFE practitioners and those interested in skills recognition and assessment services under the banner of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This website will evolve to include information about:
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Case studies of good practice
- Resources, tips and tools
- Web links
- The Victorian RPL Network
Important policy initiatives at both the State and Commonwealth levels have acknowledged the potential benefits to economic and community development from building on the skills and knowledge of the existing workforce and enhancing vocational education and training opportunities to contribute to addressing skills shortages. A critical element in expediting the development of vocational skills is the recognition of current skills based on life experiences and prior learning.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) has been a key feature of the Australian Vocational Education and Training sector since the early 1990’s with all qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) providing for RPL as legitimate to the acquisition of a formal qualification.
Victorian TAFE Institutes and Universities with TAFE Divisions are at the forefront of providing skills recognition to individuals, industry groups and organisations.
Page reviewed 30 April 2009