You’ve built the skills.
Explore what’s next.
Discover qualification pathways that recognise your experience. Get clear guidance on RPL, the evidence you may need and your next step.
RPL is an assessment process. Eligibility and qualification outcomes are determined by the relevant training provider.
Experience comes in
many forms. So do pathways.
Start with your industry. Explore qualification interests, what to prepare and the questions to ask.
Trades & construction
Explore qualification interests across building, automotive, engineering and other trades. Start with the work you already do.
Explore this industryHealth & community
Discuss your experience in individual support, aged care, disability, community services and allied health assistance.
Explore this industryHospitality & cookery
Explore interests in commercial cookery, kitchen management, patisserie, hospitality, tourism and events.
Explore this industryBeauty & hairdressing
Explore qualification interests in beauty therapy, nail services, hairdressing, barbering and salon management.
Explore this industryReal estate & property
Discuss qualification interests in real estate practice, agency management and strata community management.
Explore this industrySecurity pathways
Ask about training and qualification pathways for security roles, with licensing requirements considered from the start.
Explore this industryWhat is RPL?
You learn by doing. Recognition of Prior Learning helps a training provider understand how your existing skills relate to a qualification.
NextGen Scholars helps you explore your options and prepare for that conversation. Your pathway starts with the work you know.
Understand the RPL processA good place to start
- You have relevant work or practical experience
- You want to understand your qualification options
- You can explain the work you personally perform
- You are ready to discuss evidence and next steps
New to an industry? Ask about training options that suit your starting point.
From experience
to a clearer plan.
Start with your experience
Tell us about your work, skills and the qualification you are interested in.
Understand the pathway
Discuss the provider, evidence, fees and any additional requirements before enrolling.
Complete provider assessment
Work with the relevant training provider through its assessment and any gap training.
Plan your next step
Review the outcome and any remaining steps towards your professional goals.
Know what to expect.
Understand the process before you take the next step.
Read all questions →What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
RPL is a way for a training provider to assess skills you have developed through work, earlier study or other experience against the requirements of a qualification.
Who decides whether I qualify?
The relevant Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and its assessor make the assessment decision. NextGen Scholars helps you explore options and understand the next steps; an initial enquiry is not an assessment outcome.
How much does RPL cost, and how long does it take?
Ask for a written quote and an expected timeframe for your individual pathway. Fees and timing depend on the provider, qualification, evidence and any further assessment or training required.
Will I need to complete more training?
Possibly. Discuss which parts of your experience are relevant and ask the provider what happens if it identifies gaps. Do not assume that experience removes every training requirement.
Let’s work out your next step.
Tell us what you do and where you want to go. We’ll help you start the right conversation.