RPL is available to all students as a method of recognising their current competencies in a particular field. These competencies may have been gained through work, training or may be life skills.

Note: Competencies must be current usually obtained or demonstrated within the last five years

The RPL process in Work Safety involves the following steps:

• RPL information available on the ACWS website or in printed form.
• Contact the centre staff to arrange interview(in person or by phone) to determine that RPL is suitable for your situation.
• Applicant should complete the self assessment checklist
• Applicant to enrol on an RPL roll, make the appropriate payment and be allocated an assessor.
• Applicant has 3 months from this date to submit all materials
• Applicant to assemble the required documentation in the prescribed order
• Third party verification to be provided for all documents
• Assessor will review the evidence and determine competency
• Applicant will receive notification of outcome by email and/or mail
• No refunds will be granted regardless of outcomes
• A maximum of 800hrs RPL is available in a calendar year

For further information or clarification contact: The Australian Centre for Work Safety on: 08 92677353  or  download the Information Pack from the following list.