Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy

Policy Statement

Aspen Medical Pty Ltd (Aspen Medical Training) RTO #88188 accepts and provides opportunities for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to determine eligibility for enrolment to Aspen Medical Training courses and / or Credit Transfer in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 and training package requirements.

Each RPL and/ or Credit Transfer Application will be reviewed in a timely manner and on a case-by-case basis. Aspen Medical Training’s approach to granting competency for a learner through RPL and/ or CT will be evidence-based and will not unfairly advantage or disadvantage a prospective or current learner. The assessment of each RPL and/or CT application will be conducted in line with The Standards and will adhere to the Rules of Evidence and Principles of Assessment.  Certain units of competency may not be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL).  These exclusions may be due to regulatory, assessment, or practical requirements that cannot be satisfied through RPL.

2. Definitions and Abbreviations

CT – Credit Transfer: The arrangements that facilitate the movement or progression of students from one qualification or course to another, or from one learning education and training sector to another.
RPL – Recognition of Prior Learning: A process that assesses an individual’s formal,
non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which the individual meets the requirements specified in the training package or VET accredited course.
• Formal learning – learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction
and is linked to the attainment of a formal qualification or award (for example, a
Certificate, Diploma or University Degree).
• Non-formal learning – learning that takes place through a structured program of
instruction but does not lead to the attainment of a formal qualification or award (for
example, in-house, professional development programs conducted by a business).
• Informal learning – learning that results from work-related, social, family, hobby or
leisure activities (for example, the acquisition of interpersonal skills developed through several years as a sales representative).

RTO – Registered Training Organisation: A training organisation listed on the National Register as a registered training organisation.

The Standards – Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015: The
legislation that forms the organising framework that supports the development of industry training packages.

3. References

• Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (legislation.gov.au)
• Users’ guide to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (asqa.gov.au)