Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

 

Credit Transfer

What is Credit Transfer (CT)?

Credit Transfer allows you to receive formal recognition for units you’ve already completed through another TAFE, university, or training provider. This means you won’t need to repeat the same unit again, which can reduce both your study time and course fees.

What you’ll need to provide:

• A certified transcript/Statement of Attainment, or
• Access to your USI transcript (we can guide you if needed)

When extra evidence may be required:

In some cases, we may ask for additional information – particularly if your qualification was completed via RPL, through a provider that is no longer registered, or where practical components may not meet current training package requirements.

What happens next:

Our Program Manager will review your documents, confirm eligibility, and send you a summary outlining any approved credit and updated course fees for your review and signature. Once returned, we’ll proceed with your enrolment.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

If you have prior qualifications and/or experience gained through years of work in skilled and challenging jobs, you may be able to gain RPL. Gaining recognition of these skills is sometimes not easy and can hold you back in progressing your career to the next step. If this is your situation, you can unlock your full potential by having your skills recognised by ACFB!

All applications for RPL and Credit Transfer are considered by ACFB’s Program Manager. Please note, ALL applications for RPL MUST be accompanied by the requested performance evidence outlined within this document and will be submitted during Stage 2 of this process.

 

How does the RPL process work?

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process is completed in two stages. You can access the RPL forms (which list all Units of Competency for your course) via our website or the link below.

 

Stage 1 – Initial Application

• Identify the units where you believe you have the required knowledge and skills and can provide the required performance evidence
• Carefully review the example evidence listed for each unit – you must be able to meet all Performance Evidence requirements
• Check the boxes for the units you wish to apply for RPL
• Email your completed form to [email protected]
• Pay the non-refundable $100 RPL processing fee (this will be deducted from your course fee after enrolment)
• ACFB will then send you the RPL documents for each unit selected

Stage 2 – Evidence Submission & Assessment

• Complete the unit RPL documents, answering all short-answer questions in detail to demonstrate your knowledge
• Submit each completed RPL unit document, along with all required evidence, to [email protected] (hard copy documents will not be accepted)
• If applying for multiple units, organise your evidence by unit:
  • Place all evidence for each unit into a folder named with the unit code
  • Zip each folder and attach it to your email
• ACFB will review your submission and arrange:
  • Oral questioning to confirm your current knowledge meets the unit requirements
  • Practical demonstrations (where required) to verify your current skills meet the level required by the unit of competency.

Outcome

• You will receive an RPL Summary outlining:
  • Any units where RPL has been granted
  • Any gaps required to be completed
  • Your updated course fee (if applicable), including a per unit RPL fee
• Please allow 10–21 business days for your application to be processed from the time all completed documents and supporting evidence are received

 

Full RPL Stage 1 Application PDF’s

(View below for full comprehensive fees, modes, and conditions)

 

SIS30321 RPL Application:

 

SIS40221 RPL Application:

 

HLT52021 RPL Application:

Section 1:

Section 2:

22656VIC RPL Application:

 

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