Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning is for those students who may have gained knowledge a skills in a subject but do not have the formal qualification to show it. For these experienced students we offer the chance to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning against part of, or all of a unit of competency. 

• Have you been working in the industry for over a year?
• Can your current or previous employer confirm your skills and knowledge to industry standards?
• Can you provide a cabling resume including evidence of jobs completed?
• Do you have an overseas qualification that matches the Australian version?

If you can answer yes to one or more to the above questions in context with the Qualification you wish to gain then we may be able to apply Recognition of Prior Learning against your training. Please call the office before purchasing this item. 

To receive an obligation free Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment, Conquest ask that you create an online learning managment profile. This Profile will be used to collate all the evidence you supply and record assessment results. If you wish to proceed once the assessment is complete it's a simple step to course registration or alternatively, if you don't want to proceed it's just as simple to close you profile. 

• Visit our website www.conquest.com.au and click on student enrolment or;
• Click on this link https://secure.conquest.com.au/newsignup.aspx

Email training@conquest.com.au or call 07 4159 6950 to advise that your online profile request is for an RPL assessment.

• Conquest will activate your account and this will allow you access to all RPL forms and application information.

NB: We do not charge an assessment fee for Credit Transfers however a one off administration fee is charged. 

Application Instructions

1. Using the information provided in the RPL application documents, consider which units of competencies you wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning
   • Recommendation: Open and review each unit of competency and check the assessment requirements. You may find that you can meet the requirements for unexpected units.
2. Open and Print the individual unit of competency applications
   • Available in the RPL section of your online learning management profile.
3. Complete the individual unit of competency application
   • Include all supporting evidence.
4. Upload your completed applications and evidence to your online learning management profile
5. Allow 5-7 working days for the application to be assessed.
6. The Conquest Assessor may call you and/or your supervisors for a recorded Interview.
   1. The goal of this recorded audio and supporting evidence is to compare your experience and evidence to the assessment requirements for your elected qualification or unit of competency.
   2. If gaps are found you will simply be required to gain more field experience or seek specific training from Conquest Communications and our hands-on trainers.
7. Conquest will provide a summary of your assessment and a quote for continuing on with the application.
8. An invoice will be issued upon acceptance of the quote.
   • RPL Fee x each unit of competency assessed
   • Plus a one off administration fee
9. Payment of the invoice will, depending on your assessment results allow conquest to;

• Issue you a nationally recognised statement of attainment / certificate

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• Open up all of your online profile so you may access and complete the gap training.
  • Successful completion of the training will result in a Nationally Recognised Statement or Attainment/ Certificate for your desired course/qualification.

Based on the evidence supplied, you can expect two different assessment results
 

1. FULL RPL Applied –The evidence you have supplied meets every aspect of the assessment requirements for your elected course and no further training is required.​​​​​​​
    
2. PARTIAL RPL – You have supplied evidence that meets some of the assessment requirements. Gap training has been identified.
   • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If gaps are found you will simply be required to gain more field experience, complete online training with Conquest and/or attend our hands on training sessions. 

Types of Evidence

It is a requirement of the Department of Education and Training that you provide “validation evidence” to support your application. Evidence may be provided to your RTO Assessor in the following formats.

1. Photographic evidence of completed work – preferable
2. Video evidence of completed work – optional - best suited for persons in remote areas
3. Supporting letters from Employers – required for all employees
4. References from Customers you have worked for – required for self employed persons
5. Demonstration of skills to a CCC hands on day trainer – required for all students (exception RPL granted)
6. Resume of your experience and copies of qualifications (if any) – required for all students

IMPORTANT - Do not purchase this item unless you have received instructions from a Conquest staff member.