Recognition of Prior Learning policy
Background
Current version approved at Faculty Board 4/08.
Parent or related policies
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Faculty Credit policy.
Detailed information about the University RPL Policy and Procedures are outlined in the following documents:
Policy
The Faculty of Information Technology will consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for credit transfer into all its coursework degrees.
Recognition of prior learning: recognition of skills, knowledge and competencies acquired other than from an Australian university or TAFE college, Registered Training Organisation or equivalent. RPL allows students to gain credit on the basis of prior learning of a non-academic nature.
This falls into two main areas:
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Credentialed: recognition of skills, knowledge and competencies acquired other than from an Australian University or TAFE college, Registered Training Organisation or equivalent.
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Uncredentialed: recognition of skills of a non-academic nature through work experience or through life experience.
How to Apply
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A Credit Transfer Application form must be used when applying for RPL.
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Local applicants (Australian/New Zealand citizens or PR residents) must complete the Credit Transfer application form available online or from the relevant School Office.
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Overseas applicants must complete the Credit Transfer application form available online or from the International Recruitment Services Office.
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence of units taken, results obtained, courses studied, syllabus material, training undertaken, or work experience depending on the basis for their RPL application.
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It is recommended that applicant should apply for RPL four weeks prior to the commencement of semester to allow sufficient time for the interview process or exam (challenge exam) to be scheduled.
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Assessments of RPL applications will be completed and notified to the applicant within 20 working days of application unless otherwise indicated.
Criteria for Assessment
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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List job titles held by applicant
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Description of major responsibilities: made presentations; level and language of programming.
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Timelines for each position
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Letters of reference confirming data on CV and details of referees
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Certified copies of certificates for any professional development and their results.
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Interview process with relevant academic
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Appropriate unit exam/test.
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Folio of creative work
The relevant Credit Assessor will decide from the above range of assessment, the most appropriate means to assess and determine the applicant’s level and depth of knowledge for granting of RPL.
Procedure for Assessment of RPL
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In the case of credentialed applications, evidence should be in the form of standard documents issued by the educational institution/enterprise involved, showing when the study/training was done, duration of the course, results (if any), and course contents.
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In the case of uncredentialed applications, the applicant should submit a written report from their employer(s) or relevant person (e.g. Volunteer Program Coordinator), testifying to the work claimed by the applicant, and providing a detailed description of the nature of the work, its duration, and the particular role of the applicant.
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When an RPL application is based on Overseas-gained learning/experience, then any documents or reports submitted must be verifiable. They should also be written in English or accompanied by a translation into English authorised as accurate and genuine.
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All documents if not original must be certified by an appropriate person such as Justice of the Peace, registered Medical Practitioner or Veterinary Surgeon, Pharmacist, or a Police Officer who has served for more than 5 years.
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Once assessment is complete, the assessor will provide a short report to the credit administrative staff member of the School, detailing the mode of assessment and the final decision. The School credit administrative staff member will then inform the applicant in writing of the success or failure of their application.
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All completed applications for RPL will be submitted for noting and discussion at the Faculty Admission and Credit Transfer Sub Committee, to provide moderation and ensure consistency of approach across the Faculty.
General Guidelines
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The number of credit points allowed via RPL would normally be up to 12 points for postgraduate programs and 24 points for an undergraduate program. Exceptions to these limits may be allowed at the discretion of the Course Director and Credit Assessor and will be reported to the Faculty Education Committee.
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RPL must have a recency requirement of 10 years for completion of previous non-accredited study or work experience. Where the Dean or Dean’s nominee authorises an exception to these limits, the exception will be reported to the Faculty Education Committee.
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RPL will normally be granted only in the form of specific credit for Monash units.
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Several units of ‘prior learning’ can be assessed together to provide sufficient credit for a whole undergraduate unit. Credit via RPL may apply to units at any year level.
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The Credit Assessor in collaboration with the Chief Examiner will assess and approve credit based on RPL for a particular unit.
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Eligibility for credit based on RPL assessment does not guarantee an applicant a place in the course in which such credit may be available
Procedures/Guidelines
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Version History
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Revision
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Approval/changes
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Approved by Faculty Education Committee 4/08 (FEC Resolution 4/08-18)
Noted by Faculty Board 4/08 (FB Resolution 4/08-19)
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