Apprentice and Trainee. Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) Application Kit

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1 Apprentice and Trainee Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) Application Kit APPLICANT S NAME: DATE: / / When filling in this application, you are asked to provide information about yourself and your work history and to provide evidence of learning and work experience. If this application applies to an apprenticeship, the supporting evidence necessary for an application must relate to learning prior to commencement of your traineeship/apprenticeship. This application is to be completed by the applicant. Your Trainer/Assessor may be able to help you complete this application and identify all evidence required to support the units applied for. When fully completed, the application should be provided to your Trainer/Assessor for review, prior to being forwarded to head office for final approval. There are three sections in this kit. Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. General Information Personal Details and Brief Work History Unit Selection and Evidence to Support the RPL Application Your application must be received within 30 days of signing the training plan. If this application is not received within this time period MTA Institute cannot proceed with your RPL application. Prior to completion of this application, please understand the following: The automotive training package contains many automotive qualifications, each with their own list of specific units allocated to make up the skill sets for the qualification. The qualifications are made up of compulsorycore units, qualification specific units and electives. For your application to be effective, it is very important that your training plan be negotiated and developed within these boundaries prior to your application. (To assist, examples of RPL applications can be found at - after reading the introduction, enter a qualification under Browse by qualification and continue to follow the prompts.) V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

2 SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? RPL is a means of assessing skills gained through previous work, life experiences (i.e. motorsport activities) and qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. This means that you may be able to receive recognition for any competencies you may have acquired, regardless of where or how you acquired them. For example, you may have completed a formal course at a school, a TAFE or you may have acquired them through on-the-job training or even some community work in which you have been engaged. How can RPL benefit me? RPL can assist you in reducing the time spent undertaking a qualification by eliminated the need to complete training in skills and knowledge you have already acquired. What kind of information can be used for RPL? Information can be gathered in many ways and should identify skills and knowledge gained outside of your current apprenticeship which relate to units of competency within the current Qualification being undertaken. It is the type, the amount, and the extent of the evidence you provide in your application that will determine the success of your application. Examples may include: 1. Copies of certificates and results from courses and competencies that you have undertaken and/or completed in a formal training setting. 2. A portfolio of evidence that you have compiled, reports you have written, copies of job cards/invoices, samples of your work or references detailing your previous skills or experience. What steps are involved in RPL? This section provides you with information about RPL and how it works. 1. If you are interested in applying for RPL, you will receive support from your Trainer/Assessor, who will commence with a competency conversation where the RPL process will be fully explained to you. 2. If you wish to pursue an RPL application you will need to complete the necessary paperwork contained in this application and supply all supporting evidence. The onus is on you to gather all relevant information that will act as evidence to support your RPL application. You must satisfy the learning outcomes of the competency/s with proof of your experience/knowledge including where and when you gained this experience/knowledge. 3. Complete the RPL application form within 30 days of signing the negotiated training plan. 4. Return the RPL application form along with your supporting documentation to your trainer/assessor for formal submission and evaluation. 5. After initial evaluation and acceptance of your application and evidence, your trainer/assessor, will contact you and may arrange a formal assessment of your skills and knowledge. It is strongly recommended you undertake some revision of the topics if you are going to be assessed. 6. Assessment then follows on the agreed date/time. Assessment will be an actual test on your ability to undertake a particular practical task/s and your level of knowledge according to industry standards. V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

3 What if I am not satisfied with the RPL assessment outcome? If your RPL assessment is unsuccessful and you are not satisfied with our decision, you are encouraged to submit a written appeal. For further information regarding an appeal, please refer to our Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure located at The role of the Trainer/Assessor in this RPL application At the time of signup/enrolment, the trainer/assessor should conduct a competency conversation with the applicant to establish if sufficient evidence exists to enable an RPL pathway. If so, the RPL process is required to be explained in detail (refer previous page) to enable the assessment process to be completed within the 60 day timeframe. Once the application is approved, arrangement for assessment may be made with the applicant. Assessment is performed using the standard assessment summary report, including an Industry Evidence Report (user choice applicants only). A learning guide is not required in this instance. It is the applicant s responsibility to gather all relevant information that will act as evidence to support their application; however guidance may be sought from the Trainer/Assessor as to the type and amount of evidence needed. It is the role of the trainer/assessor to screen and evaluate this evidence prior to forwarding to head office for final approval. This evidence must: Link directly to the applicant Relate to the learning outcomes of the competency/s selected Provide proof of experience/knowledge Specify where and when this experience/knowledge was gained Relate to skills/experience gained outside the current apprenticeship Once the evidence is screened and evaluated, the trainer/assessor is required to identify which documents relate to which competencies. This information is then recorded in the supporting document column in Section 3 of this application. V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

4 What evidence is required? In accepting an RPL application, the amount of evidence presented should overwhelmingly indicate that competency should exist. If the evidence is weak, it may be more appropriate to use the evidence presented for accelerated learning purposes. Note: Completed AUR05 units require a separate process of mapping to apply a credit transfer (CT) or transition assessment (RCC). Trainers/Assessors to consult with your Senior Trainer as required. It is recognised that not all evidence is the same and some evidence holds more or less value than others. In accepting this, two approaches have been adopted: Primary evidence Secondary evidence Primary evidence: Relates to an older completed automotive qualification, or part thereof, where units have been assessed as competent. A Statement of Attainment (unless the qualification content is known) is necessary to identify units by title as they link to the units in the current qualification. Evidence required includes: o A Qualification with a Statement of Attainment; AND o Current Resume. This must be screened by the trainer/assessor to ensure continual industry involvement. Further evidence may be requested if doubt exists, see below. Secondary evidence: The following must apply when primary evidence is not attainable. It is important when providing secondary evidence the documentation reflects a period of work within the last 24 months to ensure currency of skills and knowledge. Evidence relating to each unit selected each piece of evidence may contain components that address a number of units chosen. The evidence must be screened and may include, but is not limited to: o Copies of job cards; o Repair orders or invoices; o Related certificates or SOAs (MEM); o Written references from past employers that must include workplace tasks completed in employment); o Samples of work; o A current portfolio or CV; o Previous log books and other records; o Attendance at industry/manufacturer courses or trade training; o Certified photos or videos; o Workplace training records; o Previous job specifications or position descriptions. V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

5 SECTION 2 Surname: Address: Telephone: PERSONAL DETAILS First Name: Town/City/PC: Mobile: Work Experience: In the space provided below, record your current and previous work experience. (All fields are mandatory) Business Name: Current Employer Details Employment Start Date: Address: Contact Person: Contact Phone No: Tasks Performed Previous Employer Details Business Name: Period of Employment: / / - / / Contact Person: Contact Phone No: Tasks Performed V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

6 Previous Employer Details (continued) Business Name: Period of Employment: / / - / / Contact Person: Contact Phone No. Tasks Performed Please provide any other information that may support your application: V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

7 Education and Short Course Details: Have you undertaken any other relevant short courses or instructional training other than the information to be supplied, i.e. trade night, training seminars or work experience? YES (list below) NO Year Course Topic / Job Task Details College / Facility / Workplace Employer s Acknowledgement This application is for approval by MTA INSTITUTE to allow an assessment to be carried out on existing theory and practical skills. NOTE: Your employer must agree to, and endorse, this application. I consider the student has reached industry standard in both the skills and knowledge components of the unit(s) listed. YES NO I understand that successful completion of the RPL process will accelerate the training and may affect the award entitlements. Employer/Representative s Name: Signature: Date: / / V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

8 SECTION 3 - To be completed by Applicant and Trainer/Assessor Complete the following: UNIT SELECTION and EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT RPL Applicant Name: 1. Using your training plan as a guide, in the table below record the unit codes and titles that you consider you are fully competent. 2. Provide your trainer/assessor with all evidence to support your competency in each unit you have identified. 3. Sign and date this RPL Application at the bottom of this page. Trainer/assessor to complete the following: In the Supporting Document Type (P or S) & # column below, identify the type of evidence (Primary or Secondary) and provide a reference number to the evidence supplied that corresponds to the particular unit identified. Refer to Section 1 for the amount of evidence required. The evidence may contain components applicable to a number of units. Important: There must be sufficient evidence to accompany this application for each unit selected. Unit code Unit title Supporting Document type (P or S) & # V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute

9 Unit code Unit title Supporting Document type (P or S) & # By signing this form, I certify the information provided in this RPL Application is true and correct and understand that contribution fees for RPL units will apply upon approval of this RPL application. Applicant s Signature: Date: / / Trainer/assessor use only As the Trainer/Assessor, I acknowledge the evidence provided is deemed: Sufficient (no further action required, Credit Granted) Partly sufficient (further assessment required) Insufficient (training and assessment pathway will be conducted) Name: Signature: Date: / / Approved Not Approved Office use only Signature: Date: / / Trainer notified by V2 Apr of 9 MTA Institute