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A Model of Successful RPL Implementation
Assess It
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Australian Qualifications Framework: RPL National Principles
Australian Quality Training Framework (2007)
AVETMISS Data Elements Definitions
Centre for International Mobility, Helsinki
Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
Department of Defence: Defence Nationally Recognised Qualifications Website
European Commission - Life Long Learning
Flexible Learning Toolboxes
NCVER
New Ways of Working in VET Forum 4 Reframing the Future
Northern Territory RPL Learning Policy
NTIS - National Training Information Service
OECD
Professional Judgement
QLD Skills First & RPL
Recognising Competency (CS&H)
Reframing the Future
Resource Generator
RPL: Your first step to better RPL
RPL Online Network (RON)
RPL Well Done
Skills Recognition: Valuing Prior Learning
SkillsPro Learning Plan Generator
Skills Stores
Skilling Solutions Queensland
TAFE Course Directory
TAFE Development Centre (TDC)
TAFE NSW RPL Colloquium 2007 Overview - Questions & Conversations
Trades Recognition Australia
Training Packages @ Work
Training Packages @ Work - Recognition of Prior Learning: Your First Step...
Training Support Network
UNESCO - Non-Formal Education
UNESCO - Exchange Platform
Vetassess
Workforce BluePrint

Research

Downloadable pdfs.

Has RPL Served Its Purpose
NCVER: 2002 Resource Kit for Assessors Maximising confidence in assessment decision-making
NCVER : RPL in the VET Sector 2004 or Executive Summary Only
OTTE: Segment(ed - a Fresh Look at the VET Student Market 2005


A Model of Successful RPL Implementation

Record of an interview with Robyn Culbert, Faculty Director, TAFE NSW, Illawarra Institute, Wollongong Campus in the NSW ICVET eZine, July 2007

Assess It

Online assessment material for a range of units in a range of training packages, including Third Party Reports, pre-pared tests, assessments, etc.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework website includes information about learning pathways including Recognition of Prior Learning.

Australian Qualifications Framework: RPL National Principles

One of the key objectives of the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board is to facilitate pathways to formal qualifications that are based on, or include, prior learning that has occurred outside formal education and training. In June 2004, the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board endorsed a set of National Principles and Operational Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Australian Quality Training Framework (2007)

The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) has been revised to improve the quality of training and assessment in the VET sector. The changes came into effect on 1 July 2007. Some of the principles underpinning the changes include: reducing the regulatory burden; streamlining and standardising processes for national consistency; ensuring stakeholder confidence in quality skills outcomes; and continuous improvement of training & assessment.

The new arrangements encourage greater participation of licensing and industry regulatory bodies in ensuring the quality of training, and will also achieve greater national consistency through new standards for State and Territory registering bodies. Outcomes-focussed audits will allow RTOs to focus more on the quality of the outcomes of their training and assessment, which in turn will give industry greater confidence in the outcomes of training.

AVETMISS Data Elements Definitions

AVETMISS Data Elements Definitions: Edition 1 offers a nationally consistent standard for the collection, reporting and analysis of data relating to vocational education and training (VET) activity in Australia and will be implemented for 2007 activity. The data element definitions document was revised in 2005 after extensive consultations with VET sector stakeholders.

Centre for International Mobility, Helsinki

"Towards closer European cooperation in vocational education and training. The Leonardo da Vinci programme supporting the Copenhagen Declaration - Case Finland"

...Projects aiming to recognize non-formal and informal learning developed tools for recognition of learning through work as well as language, cultural and social learning. The results of the projects promoting recognition of learning through work and on the- job learning could be utilized in competence-based qualification exams... [Non-Formal Educaton from page 30 of report]

Department of Defence: Defence Nationally Recognised Qualifications Website

This website provides information on the nationally recognised qualifications and statements of attainment (civil accreditation) awarded to Defence personnel by the four Defence Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations

The area of particular interest for Skills Recognition is under the heading “Publications and Resources”

European Commission - Life Long Learning

On 21 November 2001, the Commission adopted a Communication on Making a European Area of Lifelong Learning a Reality. This Communication was a response to the mandate from the Feira European Council "to identify coherent strategies and practical measures with a view to fostering lifelong learning for all". In doing so, it makes an important contribution to achieving the strategic goal set at Lisbon for Europe to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based society in the world.

Flexible Learning Toolboxes

Including an RPL Guide for Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.  This guide supports experience VET trainers and assessors in putting together a portfolio of evidence.

Toolboxes are high quality resources featuring scenarios, images and interactive activities that simulate real life. They are designed for use by training providers, industry and business and support online delivery of recognised training packages for the vocational education and training sector. Toolbox materials now come in two formats:

NCVER

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is Australia's principal provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics.

New Ways of Working in VET Forum 4 Reframing the Future

This national forum showcased how VET organisations are implementing the national training system in 2007 and enhancing our human capital. The forum provided an opportunity to network with VET practitioners from around Australia and encouraged fresh thinking about innovation, flexibility and responsiveness in the VET system. Copies of keynote and workshop presentations are available at this address. Scan the list for presentations related to skills recognition (RPL).

Northern Territory RPL Learning Policy

Government of the Northern Territory, Department of Employment Education and Training, Recognition of Prior Learning Policy Effective 1 June 2007.

NTIS - National Training Information Service

The database on vocational education and training in Australia. NTIS is the official national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users.

OECD

The recognition of non-formal and informal learning is an important means for making the ‘lifelong learning for all’ agenda a reality and, subsequently, for reshaping learning to better match the needs of the 21st century knowledge economies and open societies.

Professional Judgement

Think piece for VET Practitioners prepared as part of the Reframing the Future professional development initiative.

QLD Skills First & RPL

Queensland aims to have a vocational education and training system that encourages the formal recognition of its participants' skills first, and then offers high quality training in areas where more skills are needed.

Recognising Competency (CS&H)

Tool used in CS& H area: The Recognising Competency model has been developed by the CS&H ITB since 2003, following our concern that the prevailing model was failing to meet the needs of a mature aged workforce. We proposed a strengths based approach based on models of proof that are commonly used within industry.

Reframing the Future

Reframing the Future is a major workforce development initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. It assists in building the capacity of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system to support the implementation of the national training system and the aims of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and its national reform agenda.

Resource Generator

The Resource Generator provides trainers and assessors with access to information about units of competency, qualifications and learning resources across a range of industries. It allows users to:

Assessment guides, Teaching & Learning guides and RPL resources are also available.

RPL: Your first step to better RPL

A resource developed in South Australia under the original AQTF to help RTOs make their RPL processes accessible to a greater diversity of individuals and industry clients. The examples detailed in this resource are from the experiences of assessors throughout Australia. Examples in this resource are industry specific to give a real work context but the concepts may be applied across a number of industry and assessment contexts.

RPL Online Network (RON)

RON is the RPL Online Network. The network is about providing a supportive environment for anyone interested in recognition of prior learning. You can choose your level of participation. You can join weekly online discussions, participate in online discussions, attend or view our face to face forums, review current RPL resources or find out who is a part of this network. The network is COAG funded, managed by TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute and supported by DET State Training Office.

RPL Well Done

Over 325 VET practitioners attended a series of forums around Australia that focused on practical, inspired and creative ways for vocational education and training (VET) practitioners to increase the effective use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL). This specific focus on RPL responded to recommendations in the Council of Australian Governments Communique (COAG, February 2006) which outlines the need for increased attention to RPL. In these 'RPL - Done Well' forums the emphasis was on practice rather than policy. The forums involved the use of a technique, appreciative inquiry, that systemically highlights current successes in using RPL, identifies ideal futures for RPL practice, examines optional designs for teams or partnerships implementing RPL and creates individual catalysts and innovation teams who can improve practice in RPL in the long term.

SkillsPro Learning Plan Generators

The SkillsPro Learning Plan Generator is a TAFE NSW product developed by the Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction and Transport Curriculum Centre (MEC&T). It is an easy-to-use tool which enables teachers and training providers to design and deliver compliant training programs.

Skills Recognition: Valuing Prior Learning

This website has been developed as part of a program to improve recognition within New South Wales. The project’s goal is to improve access to information about skills recognition so that potential candidates will be encouraged to take up recognition services available to them and have their skills formally recognised. There are other projects aiming to build the capability of registered training organisations to deliver improved recognition services. Organisations within industry are also being supported to engage their staff in recognition as part of developing their workforce.

The Australian Government has contributed to funding this program under the COAG RPL Program. The NSW Department of Education and Training also provides funds.

Skills Stores

Skills Stores are a new Victorian Government service. The service has been designed to make Victoria’s vocational education and training system more accessible and easier to understand. Skills Stores help people gain recognition for your current skills and provide guidance on how best to update or improve your qualifications. Skills Stores can be found in fixed locations - such as education providers or retail outlets – or they can be mobile. Mobile Skills Stores services visit public spaces such as shopping centres, libraries and, by arrangement, workplaces.

Skilling Solutions Queensland

Skilling Solutions Queensland is an innovative new training and employment service being trialled by the Queensland Government. The face-to-face services offered by our customer service centres provide up-to-date information on local employment opportunities, career pathways and training options along with information to help you work out what skills you already have, how to get them formally recognised and what skills you need to gain to get the job you want.

TAFE Courses Directory (Victoria)

Find a course, a job outcome or a training provider at this Skills Victoria webpage.

TAFE Development Centre (TDC)

The TDC is part of the Government’s vision for a reinvigorated public TAFE system, through initiatives to build staff skills, support effective recruitment, and focus on high quality people development for Victoria’s TAFE Institutes.

TAFE NSW RPL Colloquium 2007 Overview - Questions & Conversations

Questions and Conversations 2007 RPL Colloquium Overview, Report by Norma Smith, Director Harlequin Training Services for the TAFE NSW International Centre for VET Teaching and Learning.

Trades Recognition Australia

Trades Recognition Australia provides occupational skills assessment services for people intending to migrate to Australia and domestic skills assessments for Australian residents.

Training Packages @ Work

Training Packages @ Work is a FREE national newsletter for teachers, trainers and assessors in the vocational education and training sector. This e-newsletter is published monthly and features the latest information on the development and implementation of training packages and other key issues in the training sector.

Training Packages @ Work - Recognition of Prior Learning: Your First Step...

An interactive recognition of prior learning CD-ROM has been updated to assist registered training organisations adopt better recognition of prior learning practices. Recognition of Prior Learning: Your First Step…is a valuable resource designed to help training providers make their recognition of prior learning processes and assessment more widely accessible.

Training Support Network

RPL Assessor Guides on Business Services can be found at this site. The newsletters are recommended reading by the Victorian TAFE RPL Network.

The Training Support Network features a vast array of resources for VET professionals including a Skills Recognition Tool. This tool is to assist the learner and assessor to work together through a Recognition of Prior Learning process. This tool has been designed to help the user to gain formal recognition of skills you already have. This means that these skills can be used to gain credit for qualifications. This tool asks a number of questions and the answers guide the user to the types of evidence needed to provide for Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

UNESCO - Non-Formal Education

Projects and documents related to Non-Formal Learning, especially in relation to Literacy

UNESCO - Exchange Platform

An Exchange Platform on Non-Formal Education

Vetassess

VETASSESS has been providing advice and support to the vocational education and training (VET) sector since 1997. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of assessment-only services, we help individuals, training providers and industry groups define and achieve their learning and assessment goals.

Workforce BluePrint

Workforce BluePrint offers services and tools including consultancy, workforce reviews and workforce plan development, competency framework, performance management design, workforce profile analysis and professional development. Programs include workforce development and planning for enterprises; for industry; and for Registered Training Organisations as well as a workforce development and planning practitioner assessment using the Competency Navigator.


Research

Downloadable pdfs.

Has RPL Served Its Purpose Acrobat PDF  (138 KB)

Presentation to the AVETRA Conference by Andrea Bateman 2003.

NCVER: 2002 Resource Kit for Assessors Maximising confidence in
assessment decision-making Acrobat PDF (990 KB)

This resource is designed as a series of strategies with case study examples and scenarios of how particular RTOs have dealt with assessment issues. Included with some of the strategies are templates that could be modified to suit the needs of your organisation.

NCVER : RPL in the VET Sector 2004 Acrobat PDF (742 KB)
Executive Summary Only Acrobat PDF  (48 KB)

This report identifies and analyses what drives and what creates barriers to effective implementation of recognition of prior learning (RPL). It has been prepared to provide advice to the National Training Quality Council on how best to support registered training organisation compliance with the standards in the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for registered training organisations.

OTTE: Segment(ed - a Fresh Look at the VET Student Market 2005 Acrobat PDF  (349 KB)

What do students want from VET? Why do they enter training? These are important questions for policy makers and planners. This brochure introduces the concept of segments to describe students intentions for training. Nine student segments are identified. These segments are organised into three broad groups. Segmentation is a powerful decision making tool for trainers, planners and policymakers.

Page reviewed 13 July 2009

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