Master RPL decision-making with this practical online course for VET training and assessors.
Making RPL Decisions.
A Professional Development Vocational Education and Training (VET) Course
Making RPL Decisions: Evidence, Consistency & Fairness
Course Overview
This Professional Development course is a practical, Standard 1.1 RTO Compliance course for Vocational Education and Training (VET) professionals who want to make Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) decisions that are evidence-based, consistent, fair, and fully defensible — strengthening both assessment quality and regulatory confidence.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a powerful assessment pathway, but only when done right. This module reframes RPL from a paperwork exercise to a rigorous, professional judgement process.
You’ll learn how to evaluate RPL evidence, apply the Rules of Evidence, ensure consistency across assessors, and document every decision so it’s defensible at audit.
Through real-world examples, practical tools, and step-by-step guidance, you’ll move beyond assumptions and shortcuts. Instead, you’ll build confidence in making RPL decisions that are fair, consistent, and fully compliant, protecting both your learners and your RTO’s reputation.
What You’ll Learn
1Evaluate RPL evidence using the Rules of Evidence: validity, sufficincy, authenticity and currency.
2Distinguish between strong, partial and insufficient evidence, and know when to reqeust more.
3Apply consistent, professional judgement in RPL decisions, regardless of evidence type.
4Document RPL outcomes clearly, so they're defensible at validation, audit or review.
5Address common RPL risks, including inconsistent judgement insufficient documentation and assumptions based on experience.
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Course Features
- 100% online, self-paced learning—study anytime, anywhere
- Text, audio, and video content to suit every learning style
- Knowledge checks and reflection points to reinforce understanding
- Downloadable templates, real-world case studies, and checklists
- Certificate of completion for your PD record
VET online course Australia
Who Should Enrol?
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VET trainers and assessors
Gain the confidence and skills to make RPL decisions that are fair, evidence-based, and audit-ready, no matter the candidate or evidence presented. Learn how to evaluate diverse forms of evidence, avoid common pitfalls, and document your assessment judgements clearly. This course empowers you to recognise genuine capability, uphold assessment integrity, and ensure every RPL outcome stands up to scrutiny.
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RTO Compliance Managers
Ensure your team’s RPL processes are consistent, defensible, and aligned with the latest Standards for RTOs. Reduce compliance risk and strengthen the credibility of your qualifications by embedding best-practice decision-making and documentation. You’ll gain practical tools to monitor, validate, and continuously improve RPL assessment across your organisation.
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Assessment leaders and education coordinators
Support your team with up-to-date, practical guidance on robust RPL decision-making and documentation. Equip assessors with the frameworks, checklists, and confidence they need to deliver high-quality, equitable RPL outcomes. This course helps you drive a culture of fairness, consistency, and compliance in every assessment pathway.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
FAQs
Why Complete this Courses and our other Vet professional Development courses?
Each course is mapped to key Outcome Standards in the Standards for RTOs (2025), ensuring participants understand and can demonstrate best practice in areas that are heavily scrutinised during audits, such as industry engagement, structured learning, RPL decision-making, and evidence-based assessment.
The courses move beyond theory, giving trainers and assessors practical strategies, tools, and templates they can use straight away. This means they’re not just “covering content”, they’re learning how to design, deliver, and assess in ways that genuinely build learner confidence, competence, and workplace readiness.
Participants gain clarity on how to make defensible decisions, whether it’s evaluating RPL evidence, translating industry advice into training, or scaffolding learning for diverse cohorts. This reduces inconsistency and risk, while boosting confidence in their own assessment and training practice.
Completing these courses helps RTO staff embed continuous improvement into daily practice. They’ll learn how to document decisions, reflect on outcomes, and use feedback to keep training and assessment current, relevant, and high-quality.
By upskilling in these critical areas, trainers and leaders position themselves as knowledgeable, proactive professionals, ready to take on more responsibility, mentor others, and contribute to a culture of excellence within their RTO.
Does this help with RTO audit preparation?
Yes. This RTO compliance training is mapped to Outcome Standard 1.1 and supports audit readiness.
Is support available?
?Absolutely. Access facilitator guidance and join our VET trainer PD Australia community.
Course Details
$49+gst
Pricing
The price to complete this 3.5 Elective CPD Course online is $120. If you would like to complete the course as part of a mix and match 7 Point CPD Bundle for $200, please give us a call on (08) 6460 0965 or email admin@aspirept.com.au
Online
$120+gst
Pricing
The price to complete this 3.5 Elective CPD Course online is $120. If you would like to complete the course as part of a mix and match 7 Point CPD Bundle for $200, please give us a call on (08) 6460 0965 or email admin@aspirept.com.au
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1 Hour
Self Paced
Online
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