Industry Information

Links and tools

So now that you know more about skills recognition you probably want to start exploring further.

The following resources contain:

information about skills recognition
links to networks of assessors and teachers
tools to help you fine tune your approach to skills recognition

There are plenty of discussion and mentoring opportunities online

RON - RPL Online Network

This site will put you in touch with skills recognition networks including the Hunter Trainer and Assessors network and TAA Net. It is a networking tool for assessors, trainers and teachers.

The AQF defines how Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) or skills recognition is run in Australia. This site has an overview of skills recognition and policies and principles. It contains information which may assist you to tailor your assessments including.

What is RPL?
How is RPL used and assessed
RPL principles
RPL models and processes
Fees and funding
Appeal mechanisms

The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET)

DET offers a range of professional development and other support for trainers and assessors involved in recognition.

Education Network Australia (edna)

edna.edu.au is a free online network for educators containing information about skills recognition.

Reframing the future

This site discusses developments in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) industry. You can find the 2006 Document RPL - Done Well In VET Report there.

NSW SkillsOnline

NSW SkillsOnline covers a range of general teaching tools and resources usually at cost. This includes some skills recognition tools.

Voced

VOCED is the UNESCO/NCVER database containing technical and vocational education and training research. You can search it to find more information on skills recognition.

Additional resources

You can also get copies of the 2008 'Assessor Guide to Recognition of Prior Learning' booklet from the Department of Education by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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It's new and improved!

Almost 200 students and employees across New South Wales have helped design the latest version of skillsrecognition.nsw.gov.au.

Part of a study set up in 11 locations, their feedback has simplified and improved how the site works. So it's now even easier for anyone to see how valuable their existing skills are.

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