6.+RPL+The+Facts

RPL is the process by which a person’s existing skills and knowledge, regardless of how they have been acquired, is assessed and credited towards the achievement of modules or units of competency RPL contributes to:• formal assessment of previously unrecognised skills and knowledge • aligning the requirements of a qualification • up-skilling or up-dating qualifications for improved employment opportunities / industry outcomes.
 * **What…**

RPL relates to principles and rules of assessment. RPL should be valid, reliable, fair, flexible, current, authentic and sufficient.

For RPL, consideration should be given to:• user-friendly, supportive processes • minimising paperwork • conducting interviews and having conversations • workplace observations • empowering the applicant • helping applicants generate evidence • providing developmental and validation pathways. **Why…** Recognition of prior learning provides an opportunity for employers and individuals:• to capitalise on what has been learned already – saves time and resources • to encourage ongoing learning and development • to develop workforce capability • to address skill shortages

**Myth busters**

//**Myth… RPL is too arduous!**// No single RPL model is suitable for all applicants, all qualifications or for all Registered Training Organisations. However, effective RPL includes:

• simple, user-friendly, non-threatening process, language and information • information, support and guidance for the applicant • a timely response and ongoing communication • support and professional development for the assessor.

//**Myth… RPL is the learner’s responsibility!**// Recognising skills and knowledge requires three-way communication – the applicant, the assessor, and the employer.

The assessor negotiates the most appropriate approach to the RPL process with the applicant and the employer.

RPL is about supporting the applicant in a range of ways to provide evidence of their skills, experience and knowledge. Here are some examples of possible evidence: • practical demonstrations – in the workplace or simulated environment, via video/DVD, web tools • work samples or photos of work, e-portfolios • CV/resume, job descriptions • assessment conversations • references and support from supervisors • training certificates • performance reviews. Change 0 of 0 [|<< First] [|< Previous] [|Next >] [|Last >>] || ||   || Help · About · Blog · Terms · Privacy · [|**Support**] · [|**Upgrade**]Contributions to http://desmamoshou.wikispaces.com are licensed under a [|Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 License]. Portions not contributed by visitors are Copyright 2009 Tangient LLC.
 * //Myth…RPL is about collecting and sorting paper!//**
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