How will your application be Assessed?
Firstly, your evidence will be checked for validity to ensure that it meets the assessment criteria of the qualification, and that it's sufficient to demonstrate that you have the skills and knowledge required. However, the quality of the evidence is more important than the quantity. It will also be checked against the other rules of evidence for currency and authenticity. If the assessor requires further evidence to support your application, you will be contacted to provide additional information.
 
This could be done by:
• telephone and/or
• face-to-face interview and/or
• submission of additional evidence.
 
Remember that you may also be asked to provide evidence of your knowledge for the competencies through oral or written questioning.
 
When your application is assessed, the RPL assessor will contact you regarding the result. If your application is unsuccessful, your evidence will be returned to you and you can then decide whether you wish to try again, or enrol in training for the qualification rather than seek RPL.
 
It's very important at this point to get clear feedback from your assessor as to why your application was unsuccessful. It is possible to appeal the decision on your RPL application, if you feel you have been assessed unfairly or incorrectly. Your assessor can provide you with details about the appeals process.