The course has been significantly redeveloped to ensure that infantry platoon commanders are battle-ready for warfare now and for the challenges of future warfighting. The cohort of lieutenants will complete demanding training that is focussed on live-fire platoon attacks, ambushes and defence, tactical navigation, and combined arms training in the Infantry Corps armoured and protected mobility vehicles.
The RAInf ROBC is conducted by the Combined Arms Training Centres School of Infantry at Singleton. NSW.
Posting season in the Army is more than a change of location. New base, new command, new responsibilities. You pack up your life, say goodbye to familiar faces and start again. It’s part of the job. You’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again.
But every move brings a moment to pause and ask: how many more times do I want to do this? What’s next for me? What are my options if I want to stay in, but also prepare for life beyond the uniform?
Those are big questions, and they deserve practical answers. That’s where Recognition of Prior Learning comes in. It turns the skills you’ve already built in the Army into nationally recognised civilian qualifications, without a classroom or a single essay.
What is RPL, and why does it matter for Army members?
Army Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assesses the skills and knowledge you’ve built across your military career and maps them to nationally recognised qualifications. No essays, no classrooms, no starting from scratch. It’s a straightforward way to get the recognition you’ve earned, on paper and in the job market.
Our defence RPL team has helped thousands of Army personnel turn their service into credentials that open doors in government, corporate, and private-sector roles.
How RPL helped an army captain
Captain Rheanna Vehlow spent 13 years in the Army as a Combat Engineer, deploying to Iraq and moving into instructor and leadership roles. Through RPL, she earned three nationally recognised qualifications: an Advanced Diploma of Government, a Diploma of Business, and an Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety. This gave her civilian credentials that reflected the depth of her service.
Which qualifications can you get with Army RPL?
These are the capability areas where Army experience maps most cleanly from the military onto civilian qualifications. Think of them as your Army transition qualifications, grouped by the skills you’ve already shown:
Leadership and management
You’ve led teams, managed operations and made decisions under pressure. That translates directly to:
Work health and safety
Safety is second nature in Defence, and it’s in strong demand across construction, logistics, mining and government:
Security and risk management
If you’ve worked in security, intelligence or operational planning, these align with your skill set:
Government
Army members work within complex government systems, which suits a move into federal, state or local government:
Which Army ranks and corps can be assessed?
RPL isn’t tied to your rank. It’s based on the responsibilities you can evidence, which means the whole structure, from junior soldiers to senior NCOs and officers, can be assessed:
- Junior ranks (Private to Corporal): trade, technical, and team skills, often mapping to Certificate III and IV qualifications.
- Senior NCOs (Sergeant and above): supervision, training, and coordination, mapping to Diploma-level leadership and WHS.
- Officers: planning, command, and management, mapping to Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Your corps matters too. RAEME, RAE, RA Sigs, RACT, and others each build distinct skill sets, from engineering and logistics to communications, that map to different qualifications. Our guide to how rank maps to qualification level breaks it down.
How does Army RPL work?
RPL for Army veterans and serving soldiers alike is built on evidence, not exams. You provide proof of what you’ve already done, and an assessor checks it against the qualification’s requirements. Typical evidence includes:
- Course records and training transcripts
- Position and posting descriptions
- Performance appraisals and references
- Examples of responsibilities on deployment or in barracks
You can start while you’re still serving or after discharge. Eligible current and former members can also access up to two qualifications through RPL at no cost within 24 months of discharge under the ADF transition scheme. Our informative guide to RPL for defence members and veterans covers the details.
We Understand Army Life
At Churchill Education, we understand Defence life because we’ve lived it too. We know the challenges, the sacrifices, and the skills you bring to the table.
So if posting season has you thinking about what’s next, let us help you take the next step. We’ll guide you through the RPL process, match your experience to the right qualifications, and make sure your service gets the recognition it deserves.
You’ve served with strength. Now let your experience serve you. Contact us today to start your army RPL journey.