Recognition of Prior Learning, credits and exemptions
Recognition of Skills and Experience
Mutual Recognition
Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Schools to TAFE
TAFE to University
University to TAFE Queensland
Recognition of Skills and Experience
There are several processes that allow students to have their current skills and experience recognised.
Mutual Recognition
Mutual recognition is a process that recognises qualifications or Statements of Attainment issued by another Registered Training Organisation that are the same as the competencies in the program the student is enrolled in.
To receive credit for previous study, students need to be enrolled in the program and provide certified copies of their qualifications, Statement of Attainment or Statement of Results to the institute.
Students cannot receive credit for their whole program of study, at least one competency must be achieved through normal enrolment or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer is recognition for study already completed which counts towards further study.
How do I apply?
If you are seeking credit at TAFE, before enrolling you should always contact the relevant TAFE institute to find out the necessary application procedures.
If you are seeking credit at university for your TAFE studies, before enrolling you should always contact the relevant TAFE institute and the relevant university to make sure you have the correct and up-to-date information, and to find out the necessary application procedures.
For more information, refer to the Pathways to employment and further study page.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that recognises a student's current skills and experience regardless of where and when the learning occurred. Applications for RPL are based on whole competencies.
Students can base their application on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.
Students will need to contact their institute for information on the RPL process. To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning students will need to complete the RPL form and provide supporting evidence.
Evidence may include:
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Interview/professional conversation
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Observation and questioning including workplace visits
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Portfolio of work, which may include completed assessment items from previous study
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Supplementary assessment tasks or challenge test - oral, written or practical
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Assessment where no training is involved
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Trade test
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Authentication of evidence by supervisor or employer
Unsuccessful applicants have a right to formally appeal the RPL assessment, through the institute academic appeals process.
For further information about Recognition of Prior Learning, visit the Skills recognition section of the Train and Employ website.
Schools to TAFE
All schools offering accredited vocational education training are Registered Training Organisations. All results for accredited training issued by Registered Training Organisations are recognised by TAFE institutes through the Mutual Recognition Process.
TAFE to University
At TAFE Queensland, it's our mission to help you on your pathway to greater possibilities.
If you haven't had the opportunity to enter university direct, TAFE Queensland can help put you on your pathway to university.
TAFE graduates can continue their studies by articulation to university and in some cases obtain credit transfer to reduce the time it takes to complete their degree.
Credit transfer is recognition for study already completed (for example at TAFE)which counts towards further study (for example a university degree).
TAFE Queensland has developed strong links with universities and credit transfer arrangements are in place between TAFE Queensland and Griffith University,Queensland University of Technology, Australian Catholic University, James Cook University, University of Southern Queensland and other regional universities across a broad range of vocational training areas.
For more information, refer to the Pathways to employment and further study page.
Before enrolling, you should always contact both the relevant TAFE institute and the relevant university to make sure you have the correct and up-to-date information, and to find out the necessary application procedures.
In many cases, individual TAFE institutes have separate arrangements with Queensland universities. For further details, contact the relevant institute.
University to TAFE Queensland
TAFE qualifications are developed in conjunction with industry. As such, many university graduates undertake further studies at TAFE Queensland to give them additional practical knowledge and skills they can use in the workplace.
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