Code of Conduct
Recognition of Prior Learning.
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure appropriate compliance with AQTF Standard 5 which requires HTA to recognise (and therefore accept) Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs. All Qualifications, Statements of attainment and prior learning is authenticated as part of the RPL process.
All Participants will be afforded the opportunity to have their prior learning recognised.
Process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
- All new Participants are to receive a training program outline (specific to them) listing the competencies to be developed/assessed during the program.
- Participants are to receive a copy of the HTA RPL/CT Application Form (at enrolment). It is the markets responsibility to explain the process and assist the Participant complete an application for RPL.
The Participant will then:
- Complete the application for RPL, outlining their reasons for the application with supporting evidence – statements of attainment, evidence of units covered, life skills, job descriptions, and references.
- Lodge their application with their evidence with the trainer / assessor.
- The trainer / assessor must lodge the application in a timely manner (within seven days) to the appointed training administrator or other designated officer.
- The designated person is required to review and make a decision on the application within seven days of having received the application.
- Applications for RPL may require a follow up interview. This may include viewing of previous work and examples, and a workplace assessment
- Those units granted RPL status are listed on the Participant’s record. The Participant will be notified within seven days.
- The Participant will be advised of those units not successful and the reasons why.
- The Participant may apply to HTA’s CEO for a reassessment
Management of the Recognition of Prior Learning system:
HTA uses a qualified person/s to assess Participants’ RPL applications.
A qualified person means a person holding the necessary qualifications for certification of RPL. The RPL recognition assessor will work with the appropriate staff and "contents experts" such as chefs and current workplace manager to assess staff against the national training package competencies.
If the RPL recognition assessor is unable to undertake the RPL/Workplace Assessment, HTA will then employ industry consultants with the appropriate experience and qualifications.
All records will be kept for review and verification by HTA for a seven (7) year period.
