ACCHS_RPL Application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

It is the acceptance that skills and knowledge, expressed as units of competency, are acquired through many sources such as life experiences, work experience, formal and informal training. RPL assessment is a process to enable students to demonstrate the achievement of these competencies and to be granted recognition for their skills and knowledge upon satisfying specific criteria verifying their competence. Assessment for RPL is carried out to the same standards as any other assessment of the same competencies.

The application form below must be completed and submitted by students wishing to apply for Credit Transfer or RPL.

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

Gender

MaleFemaleNot Specified

Date of Birth*

Date

Phone*

Email Address*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City / SuburbState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Have you studied with us previously?*

YesNo

If yes, when was your last year of study?

Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number*

Listed below are the documents/information that students must submit with their Application fo Recognition of Prior Learning and the sections of the RPL form that must be completed. If the information is incomplete assessment of the application will be delayed until the required information is received. Documents in a language other than English must be translated and certified by a translator registered with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

File Upload*

I have attached the following initial testamurs/other evidence:*

Resume / Curriculum Vitae (work history)Certified copy of Academic Certificates (if any)Certified copy of Academic Transcript (if any)Certified copy of Letter of Completion OR Certified copy of graduation certificate (if any)Copy of relevant job descriptionStatement from relevant Supervisor/Manager specifically referencing claims against the learning outcomesCopy of Professional Development (Certificates or any email evidence)Work Performance Appraisals

Please ensure the above documents are attahced to this form.

Application Fees $200 per qualification (non-refundable). Each unit is a cost of $150 required for RPL.

Bank Details will be provided on your Letter of Offer. Please quote your Student Number and Name when making your payment. Please email a copy of your proof of payment to info@acchs.edu.au or accounts@acchs.edu.au

Total Fee*

Preferred Payment Method*

Direct Deposit by internet banking transfer / in personVisa or Mastercard (online / at campus)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy

ACCHS recognises that students may come to us with knowledge, skills and abilities from formal education or work/life experiences. ACCHS offers students the opportunity to apply that education or experience to the course they wish to undertake. This policy guides ACCHS in determining how prior learning is to be assessed, granted and applied. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the recognition of existing skills and knowledge, attained from previous study at non-vocational institutions or from work and life experiences, against those skils and knowledge identified in the elements fo the unit or module they wish to study at ACCHS.

All RPL must be claimed via the submission of the attached RPL forms. It is the student's responsibility to complete the RPL form completely and include all relevant evidence (certified if necessary).

Conditions for RPL

All supporting documents supplied must be true and correct (and English translations provided where applicable).
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all necessary documentation is provided for assessment.
All RPL applications and enquiries are submitted to ACCHS.
RPL applications must be received with the course application or at least 6 weeks prior to course commencement, whichever is sooner.
RPL application fees apply:
- RPL application fee: $200 per qualification (non-refundable)
- RPL qualification fee: $150 per unit required RPL, additional fees apply for gap training (if required)
- RPL applications are not valid until all RPL fees and any outstanding course fees are fully paid
- RPL fees are subject to change at any time
ACCHS requires additional information from the student about their RPL application, that information must be returned to ACCHS within 3 days of the studnt receiving ACCHS'request where the student cannot provide additional information to support RPL application, they are to undertake gap training.
Students will be notified in writing of an RPL assessment outcome within 7 days of receipt of the application. If ACCHS grants RPL notice to the student, it must be signed and returned to ACCHS.
Where an RPL is granted, the student's course duration may be reduced. If the registered provider grants the overseas student RPL that reduces the overseas student's course length, the provider must inform the student of the reduced course duration following granting of RPL and ensure the CoE is issued only for the reduced duration of the course.
In the event a request for an RPL is submitted after the student is granted a CoE by ACCHS, and after the student's visa is granted, and ACCHS approves the RPL, the student's course duration on their CoE needs to be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study. A CoE fee will apply and any changes made to the course duration needs to be reported in PRISMS.
The acceptance of an RPL application received after the student is granted a CoE by the College is entirely at ACCHS' discretion.
ACCHS reserves the right to refuse any RPL application prior to course commencement.
The RPL Records and the signed acceptance will be filed in the student management system documents and held for two (2) years after the student ceases to be an accepted student of the College.
The student is responsible for paying all postage and handling as necessary.
RPL assessments and decisions made by ACCHS are final. If you disagree with the outcome, please follow ACCHS complaint and appeal policy and procedure to make a complaint or appeal application.
The decision to assess prior learning or grant course credit must preserve the integrity of the award to which it applies and comply with the requirements of the underpinning educational framework of the course.

Student Signature*

Date

Verification of Documentation

ACCHS recognises verified testamurs from other Registered Training Organisations. This applies to all cases, including students seeking RPL or previous study, and personnel documentation.

Where documentation is provided by the student, is a copy of the original, the copy must be an 'original copy' certified by a person who is on the list of approved witnesses who can verify documents. A list of approved witnesses is available at the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department website.

Where ACCHS personnel are verifying student documentation:

The origial documentation is sighted.
Where there is doubt over the authenticity of a testamur, the document is confirmed with the relevant issuing organisation.
A copy of the original documentation is taken.
The ACCHS representative may certify the documentation by signing and dating that the documentation has been verified, with the statement "I confirm that this document is a true and accurate copy of the original."

Have you sighted the original documents?*

YesNoN/A

Take a copy and the wording "original sighted" is to be placed on the copy and MUST include witness name initials and date

YesNoN/A

Verification of documentation is completed

YesNoN/A

Trainer Outcome of RPL is completed and signed

YesNoN/A

All relevant documentation uploaded into student file

YesNoN/A

Admin Officer

Date Received

Date

Date Processed to Compliance

Date

Complaints/Appeals Form

Personal Details

Request for RPL

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