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RPL powered by FPT AcademyRecognition of Prior Learning
Your experience counts. Do not leave it unrecognised.
You have already done the work and built the skills. Start your RPL eligibility check now and find out how your experience could count towards a recognised qualification—without unnecessarily repeating what you already know.
Formal assessment of existing competence
Avoid repeating what you already know
Nationally recognised learning outcomes
Understanding RPL
What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant knowledge and skills gained outside a traditional classroom. Your competence is measured against the outcomes and assessment requirements of a registered qualification.
This experience may come from employment, self-employment, workplace training, community work, short courses or other practical learning.
Experience becomes evidence.
RPL does not award a qualification simply because someone has worked for several years. It gives experienced candidates a structured way to prove their competence through valid evidence and assessment.
You are assessed against the same required outcomes—not given an easier qualification.
Why choose RPL?
Build on what you already know.
RPL can create a more efficient pathway towards formal recognition when your experience already covers some or all of the required outcomes.
Support career growth
Formal recognition can strengthen progression, employability and confidence.
Prove your competence
Present real workplace evidence against defined qualification outcomes.
Identify real gaps
Focus further learning only where additional knowledge or evidence is needed.
Eligibility
How do I know if I may qualify?
RPL may suit you if your experience is closely related to the qualification you want to pursue and you can provide credible evidence of your competence.
You may be a suitable candidate if:
- ✓You have relevant workplace or practical experience.
- ✓You can explain and demonstrate how you perform key tasks.
- ✓You have documents, work samples or references supporting your experience.
- ✓Your experience aligns with the outcomes of the chosen qualification.
- ✓You are willing to complete assessments and address identified gaps.
Your RPL journey
How the process works
The exact requirements depend on the qualification, but your RPL journey generally follows these steps.
Enquiry
Tell us about your experience and the qualification you are interested in.
Screening
We review your background and confirm whether RPL appears suitable.
Gap analysis
Your experience is compared with the required qualification outcomes.
Evidence and assessment
You compile evidence and complete the required assessment activities.
Outcome and support
Your results are confirmed and any remaining learning gaps are explained.
Preparing your portfolio
What evidence might I need?
Evidence must be relevant, authentic, current and sufficient. Your advisor or assessor will explain what is appropriate for your qualification.
✓CV and detailed employment history
✓Job descriptions and duty statements
✓Work samples, reports or completed projects
✓Certificates from relevant short courses
✓Supervisor or employer references
✓Policies, procedures or tools you use
✓Records of workplace training
✓Practical demonstrations or interviews
Frequently asked questions
Questions about RPL
No. Your competence must still be assessed against the qualification requirements, and the evidence must meet the relevant assessment standards.
Not necessarily. The gap analysis identifies what you can already demonstrate and where additional learning or evidence may still be required.
The timeframe varies according to the qualification, the evidence available, the assessment requirements and how quickly any gaps can be addressed.
Your advisor will explain possible evidence sources and any additional assessments or learning needed. A gap does not automatically end the process.
Yes. FPT Academy offers RPL for selected qualifications, and an advisor can confirm eligibility, assessment requirements, evidence expectations and any learning gaps for the qualification you are interested in.
Do not let another year of experience go unrecognised.
Start the conversation today. We will help you confirm whether RPL is the right next step.
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