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Process and tips
Step 1 - Contact
Contact your local TAFE recognition of prior learning coordinator to discuss the process, request further information, set up an appointment, register interest and apply.
Step 2 - Gather
Gather your evidence, identify your qualification options and complete the paperwork.
Step 3 - Plan
Plan your approach and apply. Work with your recognition of prior learning coordinator to develop a training plan for your chosen qualification pathway, determine costs, and enrol.
Step 4 - Review
The recognition of prior learning coordinator will undertake an assessment and recommend further validation, skills testing, workplace observation, third party references, skills gaps, and so on.
Step 5 Outcome
Undertake any gap training necessary and/or receive the qualification.
Recognition of prior learning tips
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All evidence must be valid, authentic, current, sufficient or consistent.
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Be prepared with a resume or notes to talk about your work history (paid or unpaid) and what you did in these jobs or roles.
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Bring along your current and previous job descriptions, performance appraisals, references, etc.
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Consider who can confirm your skills and knowledge. Maybe current or recent supervisors in the past 2 years who would be able to confirm your skills. Also consider outside the workplace, such as sports, community groups, etc.
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Gather any trade certificates, licenses, statements of attainments, and so on, from workplace training or formal study you have done in the past.