PREPARE FOR RECOGNITION

In Australia, the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector provides a pathway to access education that is flexible and dynamic.

One of the pathways that can be accessed is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The RPL process, recognised in the national system allows for people with knowledge, skills and experience to have this formally recognised.

Trainers and Assessors ensure you have the skills and knowledge to meet the industry standard. This means you must be involved in a careful and comprehensive process that covers the content of all unit/s or qualification/s you can be recognised for.

There are many different activities to employed to help determine and validate your competence. Activities such as:

  • Meetings with a Trainer and Assessor

  • Professional Discussions

  • Collection of Evidence; Certifciates, Licences, Formal/Informal Training

  • Third Party Reports

Provide information

This is your first opportunity (but not the last) to provide proof of your knowledge, skills and experience within the industry you are looking to gain recognition for.

Below is a detailed list of where you could consider looking to build your portfolio of evidence to support your claim of competence. This may include:

  • Resume, CV or work history

  • Certificates/Statements of Attainment/Results of Assessment (VET training)

  • Licences; High Risk Work, Forklift or Crane, etc.

  • Vendor training courses, in-house courses, workshops, seminars, symposiums; Results, Statement of Attendance or Certificates (non-VET training)

  • Club Courses (e.g. First Aid, Officials, Surf Lifesaving, Committee Governance); Results, Statement of Attendance or Certificates (non-VET training)

  • Photographs, Video or Social Media Posts of work undertaken

  • Pit Permits

  • Site Authorisations

  • Mine Competency or Mandatory Training Reports

  • Procedure Sign off Sheets; Take 5

  • Membership of relevant professional Associations

  • Hobbies/Interests/Special Skills outside Work

  • References/Letters from Previous Employers/Supervisors

  • Industry Awards

  • Tyre Change Sheets/Work Orders/Job Sheets/Trainee Job Record/Trainee Work Sheet

  • Job or site worksheets relating to work conducted on what unit type and rim/wheel configuration

  • Toolbox Talk/Breakfast attended and signed off

  • JHA or other Risk Assessment Sheet

  • Pre-start check sheet on any vehicle type

  • Hazard Identification Sheet on a Hazards identified and action completed.

  • Any other documentation that may demonstrate industry experience

Upload any documents which demonstrate your industry experience by clicking the button below

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