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 one (1) WA Government subsidised qualification per semester. Additional qualification/s in the same semester will be charged at Fee for Service rates.
- Contact the ACWS office for current RPL costs
For further information or clarification contact: The Australian Centre for Work Safety on: 08 92677353 or download the Information Pack from the following list.