RPL – Recognition of Prior Learning

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RPL – Recognition of Prior LearningYour experience reflected in a qualification

What is RPL?

Recognition of prior learning, or RPL, is a way of assessing what you already know. Your work history, community involvement, and life experience all give you valuable skills and knowledge that you can gain recognition for.  This means that you might not have to study at all.

Sometimes people don’t know that it’s available, and spend months and thousands of dollars ‘learning’ what they’ve been doing for years. Talk to us first! A qualified assessor will look at your experience and work samples, to determine whether or not you already meet all the requirements for a qualification.

Who should consider RPL?

RPL is for you if have experience, but no ‘piece of paper’. Most people want to have their skills and experience formally recognised and validated. Business owners enjoy increased credibility. A qualification can be beneficial if you are applying for a new job or a promotion. It looks really good on your CV and LinkedIn profile, especially if your ‘Education’ section is a bit empty. A qualification also helps your application for certain organisations, or government roles. You may even be able to use it as credit for further study, such as a university degree, just check with the education provider first.

If you have been managing people and systems, you are likely to be eligible for a Diploma of Management. Many business owners and managers are eligible for a dual qualification, with both the Diploma of Business and Diploma of Management. If you have experience in administration or customer service, you are likely to be eligible for a Certificate IV in Business or Certificate IV in Business Administration. Even if you’re not able to get the whole qualification, you may still be able to get part of it.

 

Why choose Mirror Professional Development?

There aren’t a lot of RPL providers, and the RTO’s (registered training organisations) that do offer RPL don’t usually specialise in it. Some have you pay upfront.  Some make you do all the work. Some hide away and never know you or your situation. Some don’t actually issue a qualification, just gather your evidence and make recommendations. Here’s what we do:

Find out about your skills and knowledge, then match that with the most appropriate qualification for you with electives that fit your experience.

Provide you with a list of documents to submit in a portfolio of evidence. This is usually about 8-12 documents that you will already have. Each person is different.

Complete all the assessment and paperwork for you. You don’t have to do any.

Issue you with nationally accredited and recognised qualifications.

All this is done by phone and email, anywhere in Australia.

If your evidence and payment is ready, you can receive your qualification in as little as 10 days.

 In addition, Mirror Professional Development is a small business. You won’t get lost in a maze of forms and different staff. We make it easy. We actually want to talk to you, any time, and are here to help.

Investment

Dual Diploma of Business/Diploma of Management $2500

BSB51107 Diploma of Management $1400

BSB50207 Diploma of Business $1400

BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration $1400

BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business $1200

BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration $1200

BSB40812 Certificate IV in Frontline Management $1200

Qualifications are delivered in partnership with Seed Skills Pty Ltd, RTO number 31579 and SmartLearn Training and Development RTO number 31386.  This is exactly the same qualification as you would receive through TAFE or any other registered training provider.

Find out more about the RPL Assessment Process. To get started, call Heidi Gorell-Hay on 0405 109 756, email heidi@mirrorprofessionaldevelopment.com.au or use the contact form below.

 

 

 

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Testimonials

"When I initially looked for RPL in Diploma of Business Administration, I found Heidi on the "Mirror Professional Development" website and decided to enrol for it. She has helped and guided me through the gap training program. She also advised me that with my extensive work experience and previous studies, I was able to attain 2 other Diploma qualifications. Now I have 3 Diplomas that I never thought I would achieve. Thank you Heidi for your professional help and guidance"
Carly Piotrowski, Administration Manager, Diploma of Business Administration/Diploma of Business/Diploma of Management

" Your process was the best I have seen, you made the process seem so easy, when so many people get it so wrong! Thanks for my wonderful and stress free experience of RPL, I for one will definitely be using Mirror Professional Development again!" Kim Joubert, CEO Volition Training Group, Certificate IV Frontline Management

"I was very impressed with this service. Heidi made a very daunting process quick and simple, and with a fantastic customer service ethic. My skills in management were appropriately recognised, without cutting any corners or committing to full time study. Working with Heidi I gained my Diploma in Management and a Cert IV in Business Admin within a fortnight. I have already recommended this service to family and friends and encourage everyone to do it! Thanks again Heidi!" Samantha Betts, Office Manager, Diploma of Management/Certificate IV Business Administration

“RPL with Heidi was a very easy process. She guided me with the right materials to provide and matched me with a suitable diploma. I now have a Diploma in Business based on my work experience! I have already recommended Heidi’s service to several of my colleagues.”
Alan Spender, Digital Specialist, Diploma of Business

Engaging the services of Heidi Gorell-Hay from Mirror Professional Development was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Despite my considerable experience in business and general management, I elected to expand my Qualifications with a Diploma in Business and a Diploma in Management. I engaged the services of Heidi as I required someone who offered professional expertise in the area of Professional Development, and could assist with the process. I would definitely recommend Heidi to anyone requiring a talented and professional in the area of Professional Development.
Greg Long, General Manager, Diploma of Business/Diploma of Management

"Thank you so much for your help with this, you have been a pleasure to deal with and made what I thought would be a daunting process, very simple indeed!!!"
Summer Patterson, Project Manager, Diploma of Management


“Heidi Gorell-Hay from Mirror Professional Development provides an excellent service, with a visit from Heidi she can assess you in your workplace on your skills and knowledge to gain a qualification.
It was a simple and easy experience to acquire a Diploma and it was made achievable with Heidi’s help and experience.”
Sue, Manager, Diploma of Management

"I first contacted Heidi to enquire about completing a Certificate IV in Business Administration by RPL. Within one month I had achieved three Diplomas, thanks to Heidi. Heidi saw in me something I didn’t see in myself. Heidi is a delight to deal with, extremely efficient and truly inspirational" Christine Kehlar, Accounts Manager, Diploma of Business/Diploma of Business Administration/Diploma of Management