Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC), Credit Transfers and recognition of previous qualifications is the acknowledgment of skills and knowledge obtained through previous and current formal training, work or life experience.
Recognition is granted as a result of identifying and assessing your previous learning and current skills and knowledge against pre-determined performance standards from a learning module, unit or element of competency listed in an accredited training package or course.
This recognition can be given at any stage through your learning program, not just at the beginning and the end.
Different forms of evidence can be involved, but the process, result and the assessment principles remain the same.
RPL/RCC and the recognition of previous training are intended to allow learners to focus on developing new skills and knowledge, rather than re-learning or re-doing what they already know or have already done and can do.
RPL/RCC assessment is carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Competency Based Principles of Validity, Reliability, Flexibility and Fairness.