Recognition of Prior Learning

Fresh approach to skills recognition [old idea...new twist]

A new, 3CM streamlined approach to Recognition of Prior Learning assessment is making it easier for people to gain formal qualification or units of competency.

The recognition model involves four stages:
Stage 1 – a candidate self-evaluation
Stage 2 – interview with a 3CM assessor
Stage 3 - demonstration of skills and knowledge
Stage 4 – the provision of further evidence

Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate their skills and knowledge rather than submit a large amount of written evidence.

What is it?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the term used to describe a number of assessment processes resulting in the formal recognition of competencies (skills, knowledge and attitudes) that a person has acquired through formal training, work experience and/or life experience.

Like many people today, you may have worked your way up to the position you now hold. In doing this work, you have probably gained a great deal of competence as a manager, assessor or trainer but you may not hold any qualifications for these skills. This means it may be more difficult for you to demonstrate that you actually have these skills if you do go for a promotion or get a new job.

If this is the case, you need a way to get the qualifications you deserve without doing another training course.

Consider this... There are two ways to learn things:

  • By doing them on the job and learn as you go, or
  • By being taught them in a formal course

Who is it for?

RPL is for experienced people seeking qualifications for the management and/or training and assessment competence they already have and for anyone who facilitates, trains or assesses competencies.

How do I know if it is for me? If…

  • You are already a competent manager or trainer or have a safety role
  • You have experience as a manager or trainer or a safety officer
  • You would like to earn the qualifications, or
  • You would like to help guide others through the process

Then 3CM RPL is for you.

What Qualifications can I get?

3CM's Recognition of Prior Learning programme can be used to gain the following qualifications or units of competency:

General Management and Leadership

  • Advanced Diploma of Management (BSB60407)

Frontline Management and Supervision

  • Diploma of Management (BSB51107)
  • Cert IV in Frontline Management (BSB40807)

Training and Assessment

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)

Occupation Safety and Health

  • Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety (BSB41407)
  • Certificate III in Occupational Health & Safety (BSB30707)

Project Management

  • Certificate IV in Project Management (coming soon)

Read more about RPL.

National recognition

3CM recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

What should I do now?

To determine your eligibility for 3CM's Recognition of Prior Learning programme you will need to:
Step 1: Refer to the learning outcomes of the specific modules
Step 2: Make an appointment with a 3CM Assessor

If you think your competence matches the learning outcomes, contact us to request a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment.