Using RPL for Career Change
If you’re considering a career change, RPL allows you to leverage the skills and knowledge you’ve already acquired, even if they were gained in a different industry. For instance, if you’ve been working in management but want to move into the hospitality sector, RPL can help you gain credit towards the SIT60316 – Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management by recognizing your management experience.
This means you won’t have to start from scratch. Instead, you can focus on learning the specific skills and knowledge required for your new career, such as hospitality operations, customer service excellence, and food and beverage management. This approach not only saves time but also reduces the financial burden of retraining.
RPL for Professional Development
For those looking to advance in their current field, RPL can accelerate your professional development by recognizing the competencies you’ve already mastered. For example, if you’re already working in a kitchen and want to step up to a management role, RPL can give you credit for the experience you’ve gained in kitchen operations, allowing you to focus on advanced topics in the SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or the SIT50416 – Diploma of Hospitality Management.
This targeted learning approach ensures that you spend your time acquiring new skills rather than revisiting areas where you’re already proficient. As a result, you can achieve your qualifications faster and with less redundancy, making it easier to move up the career ladder.
Steps to Apply RPL for Career Change or Development
- Assess Your Current Skills: Begin by evaluating your existing skills and knowledge. Identify areas that align with the course units of your chosen program at KiT.
- Consult with KiT Advisors: Discuss your career goals with our academic advisors. They can help you determine which units you might be eligible for RPL and guide you through the application process.
- Compile Your Evidence: Gather and organize your evidence, including work samples, certifications, references, and job descriptions. Map this evidence to the specific units you’re seeking credit for.
- Submit Your RPL Application: After reviewing your portfolio, submit it to KiT for assessment. Our assessors will evaluate your application and determine the credits you’re eligible for.
Whether you’re changing careers or looking to advance in your current profession, Recognition of Prior Learning at Kordon Institute of Technology can significantly enhance your educational journey. By acknowledging your prior experience, RPL allows you to fast-track your studies and achieve your career goals more efficiently.
