The
organisation recognises qualifications and Statements
of Attainment, within the ARF, issued by any other
RTO.
The
organisation advises clients of mutual recognition
obligations in the organisation's Code of Practice.
The
organisation provides information to staff on
the requirements for mutual recognition of AQTF
qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded
by other organisations, through staff induction,
noticeboards, and Code of Practice.
The
Institute recognises AQF qualifications and Statements
of Attainments issued by any other Registered
Training Organisation (RTO) that are applicable
to programmes, courses or Statement of Attainments
subjects offered by the Institute. Where prospective
students have undertaken studies at other non-accredited
or higher education institutions both domestically
and internationally these qualifications are also
assessed against the Institutes courses to enable
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to be processed
and appropriately granted.
The
Institute provides a RPL application form detailed
the required types of information required by
applicants wishing to utilise this process.
Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) exists in a number of
forms:
1.
formal training in a similar course/institution.
2. formal training in a related course.
3. work experience in the profession/industry.
4. work experience in a related profession/industry.
5. life experience.
Where
an applicant claims exemption from, or credit
for, a subject or subjects on the basis of life
experience or work experience, evidence of experience
is required. Documents must include reference
and/or referees who are contactable. Applicants
will be required to show evidence of completed
training (nos 1 & 2). Proof of completed training
must be arranged through the institution concerned,
with the students written consent. Where no documentation
is available, the applicant is offered a challenge
test in the modules or competencies concerned.
The challenge test can take the form of short
or long written responses, oral and/or practical
tests by a qualified assessor.
Cost
Of RPL
In
both RPL and Cross Credit, the cost of assessment
may incur a fee payable by the student to cover
the cost of the assessment, verification and/or
challenge test. The student will be informed in
writing, prior to assessment, of what fee (if
any) is to be charged.
Procedures
1.
A letter of acceptance to students will enclose
a copy of the Institute's RPL Policy and Procedures,
application forms and advice that applications
should be received by the Institute before commencement
of course.
2. Once the RPL process has been completed, students
will receive written confirmation from the RPL
co-ordinator and can proceed with the enrolment.
In special cases where an RPL application has
been lodged and exemption is confirmed after beginning
academic studies the student will be required
to complete a `Course Changes Form' so that enrolment
and financial records can be adjusted accordingly.
3. Successful recognition means that students
have no module commitment, assessment or financial
requirements in the module, and their successful
completion of that module entered into their academic
records.
4. All exemptions will go before the Dean and
any requisite Academic Staff for their approval.
5. Any variation of these Policy and Procedures
will be at the discretion of the Institute. The
policy will be reviewed annually.
6. Applications for RPL will go to the Dean to
be processed.
The role of lecturers will be to:
(a) assess the applicant's self assessment information
for the Dean (as required).
(b) administer and mark challenge tests done by
applicants.
7. Applications must be made using the standard
RPL form, accompanied by a $50.00 fee. Applicants
are requested to provide the fullest possible
details to assist the assessment process. Only
full module applications apply.
8. On the basis of the completed application form,
the Institute will invite students to complete
all of the examinations and other assessments
including oral assessment if appropriate as required.
A fee calculated at 35% of the individual module
is incurred for such challenge assessments, and
must be paid prior to sitting the assessment.
This fee covers preparation and marking of full
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Formal
Training in a similar Course/Institution.
It
is possible for an applicant to gain credit in
an area or subject that has been covered at another
institution or on another course. Each case for
this is viewed separately according to its merits.
Regular reviews of the courses offered by other
colleges will be made in relation to claims for
exemption. Proof of credit must be arranged through
the institution concerned, with the students consent.
Transfers, credits and exemptions follow a common
procedure but each individual is subject to individual
assessment.
Formal
Training in a Related Course.
Applicants
who have completed similar modules from a related
profession are given exemption or credit for those
modules upon validation. Proof of credit must
be arranged through the institutions concerned,
with students consent. . The credit is negotiated
with the applicant and if necessary a challenge
test is conducted.
Work Experience in the Profession or Industry.
Applicants
in this category usually have extensive experience
in the Aged Care & Telephone Counselling industry
and can obtain credit or exemption from some of
the modules. Experience in a practical situation
is usually what prompts applicants to apply to
colleges to study formally. These applicants understand
through experience what is required of a practitioner
working with the public and generally make excellent
students and graduates. Credit from any modules
is by negotiation in light of the individuals
experience combined with challenge tests, the
applicant and administration then arrive at a
mutually agreeable arrangement.
Work
Experience in a Related Profession or industry.
Applicants
in this category have employment history in an
Aged Care & Telephone Counselling profession
which is an enormously diverse group. Credit will
be given for knowledge and skills in appropriate
modules, generally a challenge test will be needed
to establish competency.
Life
Experience
Where
an applicant claims exemption or credit of modules
on the basis of life experience, documentary evidence
of the experience is required. The documents must
include references and referee's who are contactable.
Through a series of negotiations and challenge
tests, the applicant and administration arrive
at a mutually agreeable arrangement.
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