cbs course guide - Central TAFE

public clientsqualificationsCBS COURSE GUIDE 2014PUBLIC CLIENTS:QUALIFICATIONSPlease note that at the time of going to print,this course information was correct. However,nationally recognised courses are oftenreviewed. Should any changes occur, we willsupply you with the most current information.Nationally Recognised Training – Recognitionof Prior Leaning (RPL)Recognition of Prior Learning is the termwe use to refer to all types of assessmentonlypathways to qualifications. You mayknow these processes as Recognitionof Prior Learning; Recognition of CurrentCompetencies; Upfront Assessment; orChallenge Testing. The Recognition of PriorLearning Process is designed to help youto gain formal recognition for the skills andknowledge you may already have. This maymean that you are given a credit towards aqualification you wish to achieve.Using the RPL procedure is not necessarilyan easy way to get a qualification, skill setor unit of competency. It is not a matter oftime served, or amount of experience, butthe specific and relevant application of therequired knowledge and skills that is assessedaccording to the prescribed content of thecompetency standards (units of competency).RPL applicants need to be committed tosupporting their case by locating and providingsuitable evidence and documentation. Thisevidence must be current (no older than twoyears), their own work (verified by a thirdparty) specifically related to each of the unitsof competency. At least two forms of evidencefor each unit must be supplied; however, eachpiece of evidence can be used against morethan one unit of competency.If you think that you have already gained theskills required for a Nationally Recognisedunit or an entire Qualification then you shouldconsider applying for RPL. A successful RPLapplication means that you can be recognisedas already competent for a part or whole of anationally recognised qualification. If you areinterested in applying for Skills Recognitionplease contact one of our staff members priorto attending training.InvestmentThe charge for RPL application covers theadministrative processing and assessmentof your application. This fee varies dependingon the number of units you apply for. Pleasecontact CBS for specific prices.Recognition/Direct CreditNational recognition (formally mutualrecognition) means that all states, territoriesand registered training organisations willrecognise qualifications and statements ofattainment issued by other registered trainingorganisations across Australia. If you havecompleted Units of Competency from otherTraining Packages, you may be eligible forDirect Credit. You will need to provide certifiedcopies of qualifications for Direct Credit tobe granted. Depending on the age of theaccreditation you may be asked to provideevidence to support your currency. Pleasecontact CBS for specific requirements.Nationally Recognised QualificationsTo receive a qualification, participants mustsuccessfully complete the assessmentsfor each unit listed under the qualification.The VET sector assesses using competencybased assessment and as such candidates(participants) must provide evidence thatmeets the requirements of the units. Ourpublic courses have been developed sothat participants complete some of theirassessments in class and some out of class intheir own time. As much as is practicable thesetasks relate to the work context and thereforeparticipants may be able to use what they dofor work as a basis for the assessment tasks.If participants work is unrelated to the coursethey are undertaking, there may be extraassessment workload.Course Customisation and In-House TrainingOur courses can be customised to meet thespecific requirements of your organisationand can be conducted at your premises.Please refer the About CBS section ofthis course guide and contact CBS forfurther information.24