RPL courses Australia
LEARNING ABOUT RPL
It is undoubtedly confident that some employees and volunteers have acquired new skills.
Employees’ learning curve is shown through their performance and output. Therefore, these employees must realise the importance of validating these skills by obtaining the necessary certifications to recognise such skills.
This is where recognised prior learning (RPL) plays an essential and vital role.
It is a process that enables employees to maximise and utilise their strengths and talents.
Technically speaking, it is an assessment and acknowledgment by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that an employee has gained knowledge or skills appropriate to the industry’s standards.
There are various ways to assess an individual’s qualifications and skills. One way is through evaluation of previous employment, experiences in volunteer work or actual observation of performance at work (learning). This does not mean that only employees can undertake RPL, but it also applies to volunteers who do not get any pay while working; people from different companies/organisations may perform these duties depending on their availability as well as a commitment to the cause they represent- which makes this course applicable across organisations too!
Evidence of such competence is not limited only to credentials and qualifications. Nor does it define their applicants by age, gender, or physical attributes.
The proof needed is based solely on the skills individuals demonstrate through undertaking their respective tasks and responsibilities, thereby exhibiting their skills and talents to be valued.
Through RPL, individuals may gain credit for their skills in a vocational course even without training. As a result, not only do employees benefit from such an assessment process, but it also benefits the employer.
Requiring an employee to undergo training to acquire vocational qualifications saves companies and various employers a considerable amount of money. This also means less downtime will be spent on the days that they will be training.
More importantly, such an assessment will allow employers to understand the skills gap of their employees, allowing for more focused training in the future.
The broad reach of RPL could serve people who have been out of the education system for a long time. This process caters for people who may lack the formal qualifications that traditional education provides.
It is also a good way for unemployed individuals to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the hope of looking for prospective employers.
Lastly, it could serve active community and organisation members who have participated in and organised various events and programs.
As a starter, people planning to take the RPL pathway may start with a FREE RPL Assessment. Kickstart your career and education today.
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