Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) means getting credit for what a candidate already knows, no matter where or how they learnt it, if their knowledge and skills are of the same standard as required in the training course. This can be obtained formally, through education and training programs, or informally, through life and work experience.
QLD Department of Education and Training, http://deta.qld.gov.au/ (accessed 15/07/09)

RPL will allow a candidate to progress through the course at a faster rate as they will be completing only new work and will not have to repeat units in which they are already competent.

RPL can include knowledge and skills obtained through:
•    Qualifications in subjects from other recognised training packages
•    Informal training including workshops by industry practitioners and short courses
•    Work experience or industry placement
•    A part-time job or unpaid work
•    Hobbies, activities, clubs, and sports interests inside or outside school
•    Activities you undertake as part of your family, holiday, home routines  

The National Technical Training RPL process is as follows:

 
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