Recgnitin f Prir Learning (RPL) TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment What is RPL? RPL recgnises that yu may already have the skills and knwledge needed t meet natinal cmpetency standards. Instead f undertaking training and assessment fr a curse yu can prvide evidence t shw that yu already meet the standards. What evidence d I need? Evidence will differ frm persn t persn, depending upn their wrk and life experiences. There is n specific type f evidence that is essential, rather it is up t yu t prvide whatever evidence yu think demnstrates that yu meet the skills and knwledge specified in a unit f cmpetency. The requirements fr the unit(s) f cmpetency in yur curse are summarised at the end f this dcument. There are many suitable frms f evidence including: Academic achievements Assessments/Assignments Awards Attendance recrd Brief Budgets Business case Care plan Certificates Challenge test Checklist Cmmittee wrk Cnference attendance Curse utline Custmer evaluatins/feedback Demnstratin Diary Drawings Emails Financial statements Jb descriptin Letter f supprt Lg bk Marketing plan Minutes f meeting Observatin Perfrmance appraisal reprt Phts Plans Prtfli Psitin descriptin Plicies Presentatin ntes Prcedure manual Prject Prpsal Published wrks References Reprts Resume Rsters r timesheets Training plan Wrk samples When submitting evidence, keep the fllwing in mind: T be suitable, yur evidence must relate t the criteria specified in the unit(s) f cmpetency. Yu need t submit enugh evidence fr an assessment t be made. Yur evidence needs t shw that yur skills and knwledge are current and up-t-date. If yur evidence is mre than tw years ld yu shuld have ther, mre recent evidence t supplement lder evidence. Yur evidence needs t prve that yu have the required skills and knwledge. It can t just suggest that yu prbably knw smething.
Hw d I apply? Enrl in yur chsen curse and pay yur curse fee. Submit the RPL applicatin frm n the next page with yur enrlment frms. Als include yur evidence fr RPL. Assessment f yur evidence will begin as sn as yur enrlment has been prcessed. Hw lng des it take? The initial assessment f yur evidence will usually be cmpleted within 3 wrking days. If yur evidence prves that yu have the required skills and knwledge then yur RPL assessment will cnclude at this pint and yu will receive credit fr the relevant unit(s) in yur curse. If there are gaps in yur evidence, these gaps will be utlined t yu and yu will be asked t prvide mre evidence. Yu can elect t cmplete an assessment task in lieu f prviding mre evidence if yu wish. When can I apply fr RPL? At the time f enrlment. The RPL prcess must be cmpleted befre yu begin yur training. What skills and knwledge d I need t have? T be granted RPL fr a unit yu need t shw that yu meet the requirements f the unit(s) f cmpetency. The unit requirements are summarised frm page 4. I have mre questins abut RPL? We are happy t answer yur questins. Email yur questin(s) t cherylw@trisn.cm.au.
APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Applicant Details Name: Address: Phne: Email: Unit Cde(s) fr RPL Evidence t Supprt RPL Office Use Wrk Histry Wrk Sample Certificates/ Curses Referee Reprts Other C/NC Office Use Only Assessr Name: Assessr Signature: Cmments: Date: / /
TAEDEL301A Prvide wrk skill instructin This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t cnduct individual and grup instructin and demnstrate wrk skills, using existing learning resurces in a safe and cmfrtable learning envirnment. The unit cvers the skills and knwledge required t determine the success f bth the training prvided and ne's wn persnal training perfrmance. It emphasises the training as being driven by the wrk prcess and cntext. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Organise instructin and demnstratin Cnduct instructin and demnstratin Check training perfrmance Review persnal training perfrmance and finalise dcumentatin RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: carry ut a minimum f three training sessins, invlving demnstrating and instructing particular wrk skills fr different grups; with each sessin addressing: different learning bjectives a range f techniques and effective cmmunicatin skills apprpriate t the audience BSBCMM401A Make a presentatin This unit cvers the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t prepare, deliver and review a presentatin t a target audience. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Prepare a presentatin Deliver a presentatin Review the presentatin RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: preparatin, delivery and evaluatin f the effectiveness f at least tw presentatins related t the candidate's ccupatin r area f interest knwledge f the principles f effective cmmunicatin
TAEDEL401A Plan, rganise and deliver grup-based learning This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t plan, rganise and deliver training fr individuals within a grup. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Interpret learning envirnment and delivery requirements Prepare sessin plans Prepare resurces fr delivery Deliver and facilitate training sessins Supprt and mnitr learning RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: facilitate grup-based learning by preparing and delivering a series f training sessins, including: at least tw cnsecutive sessins, f a duratin cmmensurate with a substantive training sessin (e.g. 40-60 minutes), that fllw ne f the learning prgram designs at least ne sessin delivered t a different learner grup, with evidence f hw the characteristics and needs f this grup were addressed identify and respnd t diversity and individual needs access and use dcumented resurces and supprt persnnel t guide inclusive practices
TAEDEL402A Plan, rganise and facilitate learning in the wrkplace This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t plan, rganise and facilitate learning fr individuals in a wrkplace. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Establish effective wrk envirnment fr learning Develp a wrk-based learning pathway Establish the learning-facilitatin relatinship Implement wrk-based learning pathway Maintain and develp the learning/facilitatin relatinship Clse and evaluate the learning/facilitatin relatinship Mnitr and review the effectiveness f the wrk-based learning pathway RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: prepare and facilitate wrk-based learning prvide evidence f a minimum f tw examples f develping wrk-based learning pathways, that include: identifying needs fr learning analysing wrk practices, wrk envirnment and wrk activities rganising and allcating wrk in a way that reflects learning needs and prvides effective learning pprtunities thrugh wrk prcesses prvide a minimum f tw examples f a learning facilitatin relatinship being cnducted: with different individuals demnstrating cmmunicatin skills and flexibility demnstrating ne r mre f the prcesses r techniques identified
TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and prcesses This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t plan and rganise the assessment prcess, including recgnitin f prir learning (RPL), in a cmpetency-based assessment system. It als includes the develpment f simple assessment instruments. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Determine assessment apprach Prepare the assessment plan Develp assessment instruments RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: plan and rganise the assessment prcess n a minimum f tw ccasins cllect evidence that demnstrates: dcumented assessment plans having cvered a range f assessment events catering fr a number f candidates different cmpetency standards r accredited curricula an RPL assessment cntextualisatin f cmpetency standards and the selected assessment tls, where required incrpratin f reasnable adjustment strategies develpment f simple assessment instruments fr use in the prcess rganisatinal arrangements
TAEASS402A Assess cmpetence This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t assess the cmpetence f a candidate. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Prepare fr assessment Gather quality evidence Supprt the candidate Make the assessment decisin Recrd and reprt the assessment decisin Review the assessment prcess RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: assess cmpetence f a number f candidates within the vcatinal educatin and training cntext against different units f cmpetency r accredited curricula, fllwing the relevant assessment plan assess at least ne candidate fr RPL cnsider reasnable adjustment and the reasns fr decisins in at least ne assessment cver an entire unit f cmpetency and shw: the applicatin f different assessment methds and tls invlving a range f assessment activities and events tw-way cmmunicatin and feedback hw judgement was exercised in making the assessment decisin hw and when assessment utcmes were recrded and reprted assessment recrds and reprts cmpleted in accrdance with assessment system and rganisatinal, legal and ethical requirements hw the assessment prcess was reviewed
TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validatin This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t participate in an assessment validatin prcess. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Prepare fr validatin Cntribute t validatin prcess Cntribute t validatin utcmes RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: actively participate in a minimum f tw validatin sessins r meetings which, in cmbinatin, address the critical aspects f validatin using different validatin appraches and activities clearly explain purpses f validatin and the legal and ethical respnsibilities f assessrs cllate dcumentatin relating t validatin prcess in a lgical manner demnstrate cmmunicatin and liaisn with relevant peple prvide feedback and interpret dcumentatin in validatin sessins recrd cntributin t validatin findings
TAEDES401A Design and develp learning prgrams This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t cnceptualise, design, develp and review learning prgrams t meet an identified need fr a grup f learners. The unit addresses the skills and knwledge needed t identify the parameters f a learning prgram, determine the design, utline the cntent and review its effectiveness. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Define parameters f the learning prgram Wrk within the vcatinal educatin and training (VET) plicy framewrk Develp prgram cntent Design structure f the learning prgram RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: design, develp and review learning prgrams within the VET cntext prepare and develp a minimum f tw learning prgrams: that cntain differentiated learning prgram designs t reflect particular needs, cntexts and timelines at least ne f which must be based n cmpetency standards r accredited curses and must cver at least ne entire unit f cmpetency r accredited curse mdule
TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited curses t meet client needs This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t use training packages and accredited curses as tls t supprt industry, rganisatin and individual cmpetency develpment needs. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Select apprpriate training package r accredited Analyse and interpret the qualificatins framewrk Analyse and interpret units f cmpetency and accredited mdules Cntextualise units and mdules fr client applicatins Analyse and interpret assessment guidance RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: analyse a training package and r accredited curse t examine its cmpnent parts, identify relevant units f cmpetency r mdules, and cntextualise thse t meet a specific client need demnstrate a minimum f tw examples f analysing training specificatins, including at least ne training package; the ther may be anther training package r an accredited curse that meets a specific client need
TAEASS502B Design and develp assessment tls This unit describes the perfrmance utcmes, skills and knwledge required t design and develp assessment tls, including tls used in frmative, summative and recgnitin f prir learning (RPL) assessment. RPL evidence needs t shw yur ability t: Determine fcus f the assessment tl Design assessment tl Develp assessment tl Review and trial assessment tl RPL evidence must als demnstrate the ability t: develp assessment tls that supprt different assessment apply methds and address at least three units f cmpetency packaged at different Australian Qualificatins Framewrk (AQF) levels develp assessment tls that: include the instruments fr cllecting evidence, reflecting the principles f assessment and the rules f evidence, and the related instructins t assessr/s and candidates shw hw the cntextual needs f different envirnments are addressed reprt n the trial and review f the assessment tls, including prpsed changes.