Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL
You may be eligible for full or partial Recognition of prior learning, depending on your existing relevant qualifications, years of general teaching experience, and years of ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience. In general, RPL will not apply unless the you have:
1. Existing qualifications in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
or
2. Documentation to support significant and successful past experience in TESOL
1. Existing qualifications in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
or
2. Documentation to support significant and successful past experience in TESOL
| Certificate IV in TESOL - RPL Kit |
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through activities such as:
RPL can only be given to a person where they have the evidence that is:
A new version of the RPL Guide which fully explains how RPL works, what sort of evidence you'll need and how much RPL you can get will be coming soon. We expect to have the new & improved version of the RPL Guide available by January 2011.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through activities such as:
- formal Courses and training programs e.g. at University or College
- informal Courses or training e.g. in preparation for volunteer work
- private study e.g. done for enjoyment via the internet
- employment e.g. skills and gain knowledge just because of employment
- life experience e.g. as a result of experience in overseas travel
RPL can only be given to a person where they have the evidence that is:
- Valid - the evidence represents and matches the unit's requirements
- Sufficient - the evidence is enough to show that you are competent in all of the requirements of the unit
- Authentic - it can be verified that the evidence you have submitted is genuinely your own work, qualifications, experience etc.
- Current - the evidence shows your current ability and how it meets current industry standards
A new version of the RPL Guide which fully explains how RPL works, what sort of evidence you'll need and how much RPL you can get will be coming soon. We expect to have the new & improved version of the RPL Guide available by January 2011.
How much RPL can I apply for?
You can claim RPL for as many Units as you can provide evidence for. If you submit appropriate evidence for all of the units, and an assessor deems that the evidence does show you are competent, then RPL can be granted for the full Certificate IV in TESOL.
If you are not able to receive full RPL, you will be advised of what 'gap' training and assessment is needed in order for you to receive the full Certificate IV in TESOL.
You can claim RPL for as many Units as you can provide evidence for. If you submit appropriate evidence for all of the units, and an assessor deems that the evidence does show you are competent, then RPL can be granted for the full Certificate IV in TESOL.
If you are not able to receive full RPL, you will be advised of what 'gap' training and assessment is needed in order for you to receive the full Certificate IV in TESOL.
How long does the RPL process take?
Generally this will depend on how long it takes for you to gather and provide the evidence, and how easy it is for the assessor to confirm that the evidence is valid, sufficient, authentic and current. It will also depend on how much (if any) gap training is required.
Generally this will depend on how long it takes for you to gather and provide the evidence, and how easy it is for the assessor to confirm that the evidence is valid, sufficient, authentic and current. It will also depend on how much (if any) gap training is required.
What sort of evidence do I need?
The evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit of competency. Some examples of evidence include;
The evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit of competency. Some examples of evidence include;
- Past Studies
- copies of qualifications you have received & academic transcripts showing exact subjects or topics
- actual work you completed for past studies (e.g. Essays or assignments)
- Workplace Documents produced by you (in paid or voluntary capacity)
- training session plans and work programs
- learning materials
- Assessment tools
- Audio/Video Recordings
- E.g. Of you teaching or assessing
- Third Party Reports
- references from your employers
- supervisors reports
- Student testimonials
- Peer/colleague testimonials
- Any Other Evidence
- E.g. Documents from workshops, seminars and conferences
How Do I Enrol in the Course?
See the How to Enrol Page
See the How to Enrol Page
How do I apply for RPL?
- Enrol in the Course
- Read and complete the RPL Kit (at the top of the page)
- Gather any applicable documents as evidence of your prior learning.
- Send it to LTi for assessing
What happens after I send in my RPL Initial application
- An assessor will do an initial assessment of your evidence and if needed will contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Assessor will then let you know of the level of RPL you are likely to receive, what gap training is required (if any). They will then check if you are happy to proceed with the course.
- If you are happy to proceed you will need to either pay your course fees upfront or agree to a payment plan.
- You will then be sent a full set of TESOL resources (including five publications) and will be formally assessed. At this stage, you may be required to supply additional documentation or complete gap training.
- Once you have been assessed as competent in all of the units, you will be sent your Nationally accredited Certificate IV in TESOL!
What if I want to know how many units I can get RPL for before I enrol?
The best way to find out how many units you can get RPL for is to read through the Initial RPL assessment form and have a look at the 'Critical Aspects Evidence needs to show' and the 'Example of Evidence' columns. This will give you an idea of the existing skills or knowledge that you need to have and what sort of evidence you'll need to be able to produce/collect.
If you find that there are a lot of units that you don't have the experience or evidence for, you may want to look at doing the course via distance education or in one of our class locations.
The best way to find out how many units you can get RPL for is to read through the Initial RPL assessment form and have a look at the 'Critical Aspects Evidence needs to show' and the 'Example of Evidence' columns. This will give you an idea of the existing skills or knowledge that you need to have and what sort of evidence you'll need to be able to produce/collect.
If you find that there are a lot of units that you don't have the experience or evidence for, you may want to look at doing the course via distance education or in one of our class locations.
If you would like to discuss Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact our friendly team on 1300 660 809 or via email to: admin@lti.edu.au
