Early in 2012 a selection process was finalised to identify existing RPL assessors with a proven capacity to deliver high quality RPL assessments. The successful assessors will undertake two days of training in the use of the new national RPL assessment tools (RPL Toolkit). Once the training is successfully completed, these assessors will be registered with the department and be eligible to commence RPL assessments for RPL grant initiative.
Training of successful assessors commenced in March 2012 and a list of currently registered assessors is available on the Recognition of Prior Learning – Registered Assessors page.
Courses Included
The RPL initiative focuses on the following qualifications:
- CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services
- CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)
- CHC60208 Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services.
The National RPL Assessment Tools (the RPL Toolkit)
The RPL initiative includes development of new national assessment tools for Certificate III, Diploma and Advanced Diplomas in Children’s Services. These assessment tools have now been developed and are referred to as the RPL Tool Kit.
The RPL toolkit will be provided to all RPL assessors who undertake the national training. The RPL Toolkit includes forms and templates to assist the processes and support RPL assessors in providing high quality, candidate focussed RPL assessments.
For a copy of the RPL Toolkit please send an email to ECECWorkforceInitiatives@deewr.gov.au and include your organisation name, address and a contact name.
Who can apply to become a DEEWR registered RPL Assessor?
The next round of selections to become a RPL Assessor will occur in the 2012–13 financial year. Updates will be made as more information becomes available.
Key dates for applications
- applications are now closed for 2011–12 financial year
- dates for applications for the 2012–13 financial year will be advised once known.
Registered RPL Assessor—Code of Practice
- When registering to become RPL assessor under the RPL grants initiative, RPL assessors will need to confirm that they will abide by the Registered RPL Assessor—Code of Practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions for RTOs and RPL assessors
An information sheet is available which provides details on frequently asked questions about the RPL initiative for RTOs and RPL assessors.
- Frequently Asked Questions: Registered Training Organisations and RPL Assessors
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RPL Fact Sheet
- A fact sheet is available which provides more detailed information about the RPL initiative.
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Further information
If you have further questions, please send an email to ECECWorkforceInitiatives@deewr.gov.au.