RPL Skills Check

Last Updated on April 3, 2025 by Ozlinks Education

Do you need to have an Australian qualification to apply for jobs in Australia?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process used by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to determine the credit outcome of an individual credit application by evaluating the abilities you have developed through work experience or both formal and non-formal learning. If you have skills and work experience but no qualifications, or if you want to gain a new qualification while receiving credit for previous studies, you can do so through the RPL process.

The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), which governs education in Australia, gives all students the right to have their prior education, experience, and training acknowledged in order to facilitate their advancement towards and between qualifications. Every Registered Training Organisation (RTO) has its own policies and procedures for determining your RPL eligibility, but the fundamentals are the same. The experience and skills you’ve gained through your work can help you complete a qualification faster and reduce the time commitment of taking a course to get you closer to your dream job.

Get your skills certified today!

Ozlinks Education is an education agent that helps you convert your skills and work experience into recognised qualifications through our streamlined process for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme from one of our Education Registered Training Organisations partners. Our team of experts will assess your individual circumstances and provide tailored support to ensure you achieve the qualifications you need to advance your career.

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Why would you be interested in RPL program?

The Australian qualification that comes from registered training organisations (RTOs), also known as the qualification that is nationally recognised, can assist you in meeting any of the requirements listed below.

  • Don’t have formal qualifications but do have work experience in their field.
  • You want to work in Australia, but you don’t have an Australian qualification.
  • You need a formal qualification to open a business in Australia.
  • To work in the trade industry, you need qualifications to apply for a trade license.
  • You want to apply for a working visa but don’t meet the qualification requirements.
  • You want to apply for skills assessment for migration but don’t meet the qualification requirements.

All of these problems are very common in Australia’s migration community. With the RPL program, you can turn your work experience into a formal qualification from certificates II, III, IV, and diploma to the advanced diploma. With Australian qualifications, you can definitely solve all of the problems listed above and get better career opportunities.

rpl skills check for eligibility
rpl skills check for eligibility

RPL Industries

The following is a list of the industries in which we are able to assist you with the RPL process. Our knowledgeable RPL document checking service guides applicants step by step in meeting the documentation requirements for the RPL application criteria. We review all relevant content in all types of your documents to ensure that it is correct and meets the criteria, giving you a better chance of a positive outcome.

HOSPITALITY

AUTOMOTIVE

COMMUNITY CARE

HAIR & BEAUTY

COMMERCIAL COOKERY

HORTICULTURE

PLUMBING SERVICES

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of questions that our customers often ask us. If you need more information, don't hesitate to contact Ozlinks Education now.

Why should you consider RPL?

The RPL is generally a faster way to an Australian qualification than completing a formal training course because it recognizes your previous work experience.

Yes. The RPL evaluation process is just as thorough as any other evaluation. But the evidence you need to show may be different from what is usually asked in a class assessment.

When the criteria for each of the subjects are met, a degree may be partially or fully accredited. For example, only completed subjects can be counted towards the qualification.

Even if your credits aren't enough to qualify, you can still receive written certification of the courses you've completed.

This will depend on the complexity of your qualification, how many subjects you apply for and how long it takes you to gather proof of work experience, collate and submit proof. Usually, the RPL process is 6 to 8 weeks from the date of application to the RPL assessment institute and also depends on your industry and qualifications.