Have you already worked or trained in disability, aged care, community services or a similar field – either in Australia or overseas?
Have you already worked or trained in disability, aged care, community services or a similar field – either in Australia or overseas?
You may not need to start your qualification from scratch. Through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), your real-world skills and past study can be assessed and counted toward your qualification.
What is RPL?
What is RPL?
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that recognises skills, knowledge, and experience gained through work or previous study – even if it wasn’t completed in Australia.
If your experience matches the required units, you can receive credit and shorten your study time.
Who RPL is for
Who RPL is for
RPL may be suitable if you have:
Experience working in disability, aged care, hospitals, clinics, support work or community programs
Qualification or partial qualification completed overseas
Long-term informal work, volunteering, or lived-experience roles
Professional skills but no formal certificate
Experience working in disability, aged care, hospitals, clinics, support work or community programs
Qualification or partial qualification completed overseas
Long-term informal work, volunteering, or lived-experience roles
Professional skills but no formal certificate
Not sure if you qualify? Our team can guide you and help you check – no cost, no pressure, no catch.
Not sure if you qualify? Our team can guide you and help you check – no cost, no pressure, no catch.
Benefits of RPL
Benefits of RPL
Finish faster without repeating what you already know
Reduce the total study load
Potentially lower course cost
Move into meaningful work sooner
Feel confident knowing your experience is recognised
Avoid unnecessary assessments or units
How it Works – Simple 4-Step Pathway
How it Works – Simple 4-Step Pathway
What you May Need to Provide
What you May Need to Provide
What you May Need to Provide
If you do not currently have some of these, we can help you plan alternative evidence options. Evidence depends on your background and may include:
Resume or LinkedIn
Letters from employers or supervisors
Payslips or contracts
Photos, videos or work samples
Certificates, transcripts or licences
Reference contacts
Skills demonstration (live or recorded)
Resume or LinkedIn
Letters from employers or supervisors
Payslips or contracts
Photos, videos or work samples
Certificates, transcripts or licences
Reference contacts
Skills demonstration (live or recorded)
Why Choose Skillmate for RPL
Why Choose Skillmate for RPL
Not every provider handles RPL correctly. RTOs must follow strict rules and evidence requirements – and your qualification must be defensible, compliant and nationally recognised.
At Skillmate, we:
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