Recognition of Prior Learning

Kaplan Professional recognises you may eligible for Recognition Prior Learning (RPL) as a result of your prior studies and/or industry experience. When you apply for RPL, we’ll assess your prior studies and/or experience, and you may be awarded Advanced Standing (also known as ‘credit’) for a portion of the course which you’re currently studying. RPL may result in a reduction of the amount of study required to complete your qualification.

We recognise various types of prior study that may result in advanced standing being granted towards your Kaplan Professional qualification.

The evidence that you’re required to submit to support your application include (where relevant):

• Copies of subject outlines (information must include: learning outcomes, weekly structure, topic list, assessment details, contact hours/student workload)
• Certified copy of qualification and academic transcript. Refer to the Provision Entry Requirement Documents for guidance as to who can certify your documents
• Recent CV/resume

Please note your application won’t be assessed if the required evidence hasn’t been included.

Individuals must complete the applicable RPL application form, and once complete, submit the completed form, signed declaration and all supporting evidence to rpl@kaplan.edu.au. Applications are accepted at any time.

• Credit Precedent list
• Standard RPL Application Form
• RPL Application Form (existing financial adviser)
• Provision of Entry Requirements Documents
• KHE Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy
• KHE FASEA Transition Policy

Kaplan Professional will respond to your application within 15 working days. If insufficient supporting evidence is provided, your application may be delayed or declined.

Kaplan Professional will undertake an academic review of your application based on your supporting evidence. Kaplan Professional may contact you if further details are required to review your application, which may result in a delay in the assessment of your application.

If your application is approved, Advanced Standing may be granted for the relevant subjects. If your application for RPL is declined, you’ll need to enrol into, and complete, the relevant subjects in order to complete your qualification.

You may appeal the outcome of Kaplan Professional decision in accordance with the Grievances, Complaints and Appeals Handling Policy located on our website.