When Churchill Education co-founder, Randall Smith, left the Queensland Police Service after sixteen years, he felt like all his experience counted for nothing.
As a celebrated Senior Detective, a diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) left Randall reeling. He lost everything – his identity, career progress, and sense
of self-worth.
‘My skills, knowledge and training meant something to people in the police, but not on the outside,’ Randall explains. ‘I felt pretty hopeless. I looked at job ads and knew I could do what they were asking for, but I had no way of proving it.’
Someone told Randall about RPL and he thought he’d give it a go.
It’s indescribable, Randall says, how rewarding it was to see his experience translated to civilian qualifications. ‘The quals validated my transferrable skills and abilities. Finally, I could get the new start I was looking for.’
That new start was Churchill Education.
Your experience does count – give us a call to find out just how rewarding RPL can be – 1300 793 002.
RPL is a process through which the experience, skills and knowledge that you already have can be converted to nationally recognised qualifications.
The process of gaining qualifications through RPL can seem complex. That’s why we created this collection of answers to our most commonly asked questions!
We’ve been helping ADF personnel get the recognition they deserve through RPL for the last 12 years.
Head to our dedicated Defence RPL page for more information.
Co-founder Randall Smith left a 16 year police career due to PTSD. Which means we understand the value of your police service.
Visit our dedicated Police RPL page for more information.
Churchill Education is a family-owned registered training organisation based in Samford, just outside Brisbane. Whatever qualifications you are seeking, whatever industry background, professional skills or life journey you bring with you, we welcome, respect and acknowledge your stories and experiences.
