RPL Application Kit
Higher Education
Table of Contents
Instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION A. Applicant Details and Checklist ..................................................................................... 4
SECTION B. Information for Applicant ............................................................................................... 5
1.
What Is RPL? ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.
Why do we assess RPL?.......................................................................................................... 5
3.
Benefits of RPL ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.
RPL Process ............................................................................................................................ 5
Compile Your Portfolio ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.
Providing Evidence ................................................................................................................... 7
6.
RPL For Clinical Practicum....................................................................................................... 8
7.
Appealing A Decision ............................................................................................................... 8
SECTION C. Evidence against Learning Outcomes ......................................................................... 9
Learning Outcome Details: .............................................................................................................. 9
Evidence Table ................................................................................................................................ 9
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RPL Application Kit - Higher Education
Instructions
Please follow each of the instructions throughout this document carefully for your
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application Each section – A, B & C must be completed.
When you have completed your application with supporting evidence compiled as instructed:

Save this completed form with all supporting application documents in electronic format
(including scans where required) to a USB and submit via the post to:
Educational Pathways Department
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Level 2, 269 Wickham St
Fortitude Valley
Brisbane
QLD 4006
NOTE: Applications will be returned unassessed if all specified evidence is not included.
 You may choose to include a stamped, self-addressed postage bag, if you require the
return of your USB stick.
 When saving your files please include your full name.
o Example: first_last_Credit_transfer_HE_To_HE_Application_Form
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SECTION A. Applicant Details and Checklist
Personal Details
Gender
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Female
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Title
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Family Name Click here to enter text.
State Click here
Postcode
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Address Click here to enter text.
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Email Click here to enter text.
Phone Number (AH) Click here to enter text.
Student Number Click here to enter text.
Phone Number (BH) Click here to enter text.
Current Course Details
Course Name Click here to enter text.
Course Code Click here to enter text.
Campus Click here to enter text.
Recognition Of Prior Learning Details
Subject Code
Subject Name
Campus
Checklist To Be Completed By The Applicant (please tick)
☐ Read and acknowledge Section B. of this Kit
☐ Completed and signed Section A. of this Kit
☐ Completed the self-assessment and evidence table in Section C. of this Kit
☐ Included all documentary evidence as outlined within the Portfolio
☐ Uploaded all documentation onto a USB stick
Signature:
I
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apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the Endeavour subject listed
above, and have supplied my completed Portfolio on a USB stick, and application form (Section A).
Signed:
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Date: Click here to enter a date.
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SECTION B. Information for Applicant
1. What Is RPL?
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the assessment of skills or knowledge required for entry to, or
advanced standing towards, a qualification, where there are no credentials as proof or where study was
undertaken within the last eight years. Advanced standing will be granted for RPL under the following
conditions:
a) it is suitable and appropriate to a specific award course
b) where a student’s previous non-formal or informal learning is assessed as having met the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria of a particular subject/s within the relevant course.
2. Why do we assess RPL?
The College understands that some important adult learning takes place outside of educational institutions.
College equivalent learning may be acquired in settings or activities such as the workplace, community,
non-credit courses, volunteer activities, travel, etc. By providing opportunities for Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL), the college is better able to meet the needs of learners.
3. Benefits of RPL
For the Student:
 encourages students to pursue education
 eliminates duplication of learning
 increases access
 may reduce the cost of a college education
 may shorten the time to complete a college program
 increases self-esteem and self-confidence
 validates learning gained through work and life experience
 identifies program areas requiring further study
 assists with career development and education planning
For the College:
 increases institutional efficiency by eliminating the need for unnecessary training
 increases student recruitment and retention
 allows for more appropriate learner placement in courses
 increases accessibility to a broad range of learners
 provides an important service for business, community and industry
4. RPL Process
Assess your eligibility for RPL
The process involved in RPL can be very time consuming, so before you progress too far into the process it
is advisable to do a preliminary assessment of your eligibility.
Go to the College website
http://www.endeavour.edu.au/subject-outlines and become familiar with the learning outcomes from the Subject
Outline of the subject you wish to apply RPL to. Download and insert the Learning Outcomes of the subject
you wish to apply RPL to into the RPL Template found in SECTION C of this Kit. Complete the SelfAssessment part of the form identifying the evidence you can collate to support your application. This step
will identify any gaps you may have in your learning and will help you determine whether or not you should
proceed with the RPL application.
Application for RPL
Fill in the Applicant Details form found in SECTION A of this Kit. Complete SECTION C which requires you
to map your experiences to the Learning Outcomes from the Subject Outline by providing evidence in the
form of a Portfolio. It is important that you provide as much information regarding your previous experience
as possible, so that your assessor can ascertain whether or not you qualify for RPL. See section 5. Providing
Evidence, for further details.
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Gather evidence as required
Keeping the rules and guidelines for the provision of evidence in mind compile your Portfolio of evidence. If
your evidence is in another name include certified copies of documents pertaining to name change, such as
marriage certificate or divorce decree.
Compile Your Portfolio
It is very important that you make an effort to present your portfolio in a manner that facilitates assessment.
Please tick that you have completed each step of the application process:
☐ Use separate folders to separate the information on your USB stick (see example on next page):
Folder 1.
☐ Cover page
☐ Contents Page
☐ Completed copy of SECTION A of this Kit
☐ Completed copy of SECTION C of this Kit
☐ Personal Statement
☐ List of Witness details and contact information
Folder 2, 3 etc. as required.
☐ Use a separate folder to give evidence of each Learning Outcome
☐ Each piece of evidence is to be numbered as per the example below.
Opitional, only if you require the return of your USB stick:
☐ I have supplied a stamped, self-addressed postage bag with this application.
Learning
Outcome 2
Evidence
Learning
Outcome 1
Evidence
BIOB111
Chemistry &
Biochemistry
Folder 1. Cover page, Contents page, Section B, Section C, Personal Statement
& List of Witness contacts
Folder 2. Learning Outcome evidence (please remember to place page
numbers on each page and that the page numbers correspond with those in your
Evidence Table – Section C
Folder 3. Etc. As outlined in Folder 2 – include as many folders as necessary
to meet the required number of Learning Outcomes
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5. Providing Evidence
Validity of Evidence
The evidence used for your RPL assessment must comply with the ‘rules of evidence’ from the Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means that your evidence must be:
 valid – it must cover all requirements of the subject
 sufficient – you need to have sufficient evidence to demonstrate your ability to meet the learning
outcomes
 current – your evidence must be recent, this means no more than eight years old
 authentic – you may be asked to verify that the evidence you present is your own work
 relevant – your evidence must be applicable to the qualification.
Your assessor may also apply the following principles.
 the evidence should be consistent – being representative of a period of time rather than one specific
instance. For example, a number of client testimonials gathered over six months of a work period is
better evidence than one single testimonial. Are your testimonials appropriate?
 the reliability of the evidence – has it come from a reliable and verifiable source? This is particularly
relevant with testimonials and references from colleagues, clients and employers.
 the range of your evidence – does it come from different contexts, locations and times?
Collecting Evidence
There is no one way to approach the gathering of evidence. To be granted advanced standing for a specific
subject you must meet the requirement of the learning outcomes of that subject. Evidence of your meeting
the learning outcomes must be provided in a manner that enables an assessor to readily ascertain you’re
having met such requirements.
There are four (4) types of evidence relevant to your application:
 Direct evidence
 Indirect evidence
 Personal statements
 Supplementary evidence
Direct Evidence
This reflects your own work and could include:
 record keeping systems
 operation schedules
 spreadsheets developed
 correspondence (letters, memos, fax messages and emails) you have written
 diary notes you have made
 completed job cards for work that you have done during your normal work activities
 job specifications developed by you
 procedures
 monthly, annual or financial reports
 business plans
 appraisals or team reviews that you have completed
 videos of your work
 photographic evidence of your work.
 In other words direct evidence is anything that you have either produced yourself or for which you
have been primarily responsible.
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Indirect Evidence
This is information gathered from others about you, and could include:
 workplace supervisor reports/references
 magazine or newspaper articles about you
 prizes, certificates or other forms of commendation
 minutes of meetings which contain information on your participation and performance in specific
activities
 letters of appreciation from clients or work colleagues
 references from previous employers
 video recordings/photographs of activities you have undertaken which can be verified by a third party.
 witness testimony or third party reports - this could include statements from other people to support
your claim for RPL. You might include managers, supervisors, previous employers, customers and
colleagues. These are NOT references: the information contained in this type of statement must be
relevant to the learning outcomes.
 Your witnesses may be contacted to verify their reports.
Personal Statement
A personal statement should be included with every application, but will only be considered as supporting
evidence, not as primary evidence.
A personal statement plays two very important roles in helping you prove your application.
 It gives you the opportunity to explain the evidence that is specific to your own work situation or
industry so that the assessor can understand it and match it against the criteria for the course.
 It helps you highlight the knowledge and understanding required to do your job.
 It also gives you an opportunity to explain why you did what you did.
 The personal statement is a concise description of your work activities and the functions you carry
out, and should be related to the learning outcomes. It reflects the actions you take, your knowledge
and understanding.
Your personal statement should include:
 a brief description of the context (situations and circumstances) in which you carried out the work
 details of the activities you undertook
 an explanation of the planning processes used
 an explanation as to why you made certain decisions, and the factors which influenced the
outcome; for example, was it necessary to follow company policy or any specific legislation?
What underlying principles were applied? Relate any applicable theories to your evidence
 the decisions regarding follow-up of the outcomes of your activities
 any other similar situations you handled.
Supplementary evidence
In addition to providing evidence, the RPL assessor may contact you and arrange for an interview in which
you will be required to answer oral or written questions to demonstrate your understanding of the knowledge
required or undertake a challenge test to demonstrate your knowledge and skill.
6. RPL For Clinical Practicum
Due to the difficulty of validating clinical practice as a substitute for clinical skills and practicum subjects, no
RPL will be given for private practice. Clinical subject advanced standing may be available through credit
transfer and articulation.
7. Appealing A Decision
If the Applicant thinks the RPL process was not handled in accordance with College policy or the abovementioned guidelines, they may appeal the outcome through the College grievance process. Refer to
Grievance Policy.
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SECTION C. Evidence against Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome Details:
The Rationale and Learning Outcomes for the Subject of Study are detailed on the Subject Outline (available on the College
website). Insert the Learning Outcomes from the Subject Outline in the area below. Complete the self-assessment
column, if you tick ‘yes’ to each learning outcome begin to gather relevant evidence to support the self-assessment.
Please attach evidence within your Portfolio to show that the skills and knowledge you have developed meet each and
every Learning Outcome, and list in the table below the evidence provided and its relevant page number within the
Portfolio. (You may attach more lines/pages as required, ensuring the format remains the same for the whole document).
Evidence Table
Applicants Name
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Subject Applied For
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Learning
Outcomes
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SelfAssessment
Evidence To Support My Assessment
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skills &
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Applicants Name
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Subject Applied For
Code: Click here to enter text.
Learning
Outcomes
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SelfAssessment
Evidence To Support My Assessment
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knowledge to
meet this LO
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Number
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insert LO
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subject
outline
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Applicants Name
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Subject Applied For
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Learning
Outcomes
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SelfAssessment
Evidence To Support My Assessment
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skills &
knowledge to
meet this LO
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Endeavour
subject
outline
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