At various times in the year, AC is able to offer RPL for VET qualifications for people with 5 years or more relevant experience so they can gain recognition for their experience and fast-track their qualifications.

Course Information

Dear Applicant,

People with community services experience have the opportunity to obtain an accredited Diploma of Community Services by completion of evidence documentation and participating in a 5 day RPL.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process through which the skills, knowledge and experience that you already have may count towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification. Sometimes also referred to as 'skills recognition', RPL involves a formal assessment process, focusing on your ability to demonstrate that you have the required level of skills, knowledge and experience to meet the requirements for competency in the unit/s within the qualification.

Students join a supportive cohort of experienced people from a variety of community services to share best practice and learn from one another. They also receive teaching and input from the best trainers and some of the great leaders in our movement.

Once you have been accepted into the course you will be given access to RPL documentation. On this platform you will be provided with training resources and further information regarding submission requirements.

For more information on this RPL course, please click here OR for further academic assistance please contact Student Experience Team / Community Services Team

Application Checklist

Please ensure that you attach all the documents required for entry into your course of study. Incomplete applications will delay your application. * 🛈

Certified copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate

CV/Resume detailing 5 years work experience (Application will be approved based on sufficient, relevant experience)

To receive the VET student loan, you must meet the academic eligibility requirements of a), b) or c). If you choose option A or B, you MUST provide evidence of your qualification and upload it to your application. If you choose option C we will contact you regarding sitting the tests: *

a) Year 12 Certificate issued by your state's Board of Studies, OR

b) Certificate IV qualification award or higher, OR

c) Achieve an Exit Level 3 or higher in a literacy and numeracy test

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Please make sure that you have all documentation ready to apply for your course:

• Certified copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate
• CV/Resume detailing 5 years work experience (Application will be approved based on sufficient, relevant experience)
• VET Student Loans eligibility documentation (if applicable)

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