Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

WESTBOURNE COLLEGE

Turn your experience into a nationally recognised qualification

Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge and experience gained through work, prior study, training, volunteering and real-world practice. At Westbourne College, RPL provides experienced students with the opportunity to have existing competence assessed against nationally recognised qualifications.

Recognition of Prior Learning is available across Westbourne College qualifications from Certificate II through to Diploma level, subject to eligibility, state-based licensing restrictions where applicable, the evidence provided and assessment against the requirements of the relevant qualification. Each applicant is assessed individually. Depending on the qualification and the strength of the evidence submitted, Westbourne College may grant full RPL, partial RPL or a blended pathway that combines recognition of current competence with gap training where required. To reduce confusion on the website, every course page and course listing should clearly indicate whether the course is available for full study, RPL, or both.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
RPL outcomes depend on the quality, relevance, authenticity, sufficiency and currency of the evidence provided. Not all applicants will be eligible for full RPL. Some students may receive partial RPL only, while others may need to complete additional assessment or gap training before a qualification can be issued.

Qualifications Available for RPL Assessment

COURSE AREA

Workplace Skills and Business

QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management

Work Health and Safety

Risk, Security and Investigations

Government

Public Sector

Community Services

Short Courses and Compliance Training

Course Delivery and RPL Notes

Security Qualification Delivery Note

All qualifications listed from Certificate II through to Diploma level should state clearly that applicants may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, subject to eligibility, evidence quality, currency and any state-based licensing or regulatory restrictions. Security Operations qualifications are offered through Recognition of Prior Learning only. Due to state-based licensing and regulatory requirements, Westbourne College cannot issue RPL for CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations or CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations in New South Wales, Victoria or Western Australia. Westbourne College also cannot issue RPL for CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services in Victoria or Western Australia.

Business, WHS and Workplace Skills Pathways

Business, Work Health and Safety and Workplace Skills qualifications are available as study courses and may also be available through Recognition of Prior Learning where applicants can demonstrate sufficient current and relevant experience.

Face-to-Face Short Course Delivery

White Card, RSA, First Aid, Advanced First Aid and CPR training are delivered face to face only and are offered to businesses with a minimum group booking of 10 students.