Get credit for what you already know.
If you already have real estate experience or qualifications from another state, you may not need to start from scratch. Recognition of Prior Learning assesses the skills you already have and recognises them toward your qualification. Our team confirms your eligibility before you commit.
What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, is a formal assessment process. It looks at the skills and knowledge you have already built, through work, previous study or related roles, and recognises them against the units of competency in a nationally recognised qualification.
Where your evidence meets the requirements of a unit, you do not repeat training for it. Where there are gaps, you complete only the units that remain. The qualification you reach is the same one earned by study.
- Your existing skills are assessed, not assumed
- Recognised units do not need to be studied again
- You complete only the gaps that remain
- It can reduce the time and units involved
- The qualification carries the same recognition either way
How much RPL applies depends on your individual experience. Our team confirms it with you.
How RPL works, with us beside you
RPL is straightforward when you know what to provide. Here is how the process runs at Archer Institute.
You enquire and we check eligibility
Tell us your experience, any qualifications you hold and the course you are aiming for. Our team reviews it and confirms whether RPL is worth pursuing for your situation, before you commit to anything.
You gather your evidence
We tell you exactly what to provide. This usually includes things like work records, references, transcripts from prior study and examples of tasks you have performed in the industry. We guide you on what counts.
A qualified assessor reviews it
An industry-experienced assessor maps your evidence against the units of competency in your chosen qualification. They look for current, relevant and sufficient evidence of the skills and knowledge required.
You complete only what is left
Where your evidence meets a unit, that unit is recognised. Where there are gaps, you complete the remaining units through normal study. That can reduce the time and units needed to finish.
RPL suits people who already have the experience.
If you are doing the work or hold a qualification from another state, RPL may be the faster route. If you are brand new to real estate, standard enrolment is usually the better fit.
- Experienced agents who already do the work but lack the formal qualification
- Interstate transfers who hold a licence or qualification from another state
- People returning to real estate after time in a related field
- Agents upgrading who have years of practical experience to draw on
- Anyone who would rather not repeat training for skills they already have
Recognition of Prior Learning FAQs
What is Recognition of Prior Learning?+–
Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, is a formal assessment process. It looks at the skills and knowledge you already have, from work, life or previous study, and recognises them against the units in a nationally recognised qualification. Where your evidence meets a unit, you do not need to repeat training for it.
Who is RPL suited to?+–
RPL suits people who already have relevant experience or qualifications. That includes experienced agents, interstate transfers who hold a licence or qualification from another state, and people returning to the industry. If you are new to real estate with no prior experience, standard enrolment is usually the better path.
How does Archer assess my evidence?+–
A qualified, industry-experienced assessor maps your evidence against the units of competency in your chosen qualification. They check that it is current, relevant, sufficient and authentic. You will be told what to provide, which can include work records, references, transcripts and examples of tasks you have completed.
Can RPL reduce how long my qualification takes?+–
It can. Where your evidence is recognised against a unit, you do not repeat that unit, which can reduce the time and units needed to complete. How much depends entirely on your individual experience and the qualification you are working toward.
How do I know if RPL applies to me?+–
The simplest way is to ask. Our team confirms whether RPL is worth pursuing for your situation before you commit. Send an enquiry and we will let you know what makes sense.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?+–
Yes. RPL is an assessment pathway to the same nationally recognised qualification. Archer Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45020) under ASQA, and qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework regardless of whether you reach them by study, RPL, or a mix of both.
Let us check your RPL pathway
Tell us about your experience and the qualification you are aiming for, and our team will confirm whether RPL makes sense before you commit. Prefer to talk now? Call 1800 069 273.
