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Mining RPL
The amount of time it takes to complete the RPL process for mining, including qualification matching and evidence assessment, varies depending on the provider you choose. The overall timeframe also depends on how soon you can provide suitable documentation and whether any follow-up information is needed.
However, it takes just 14 days with Churchill Education, or 7 days through our VIP Fast-Track Service.
Yes, every qualification you gain through RPL is nationally recognised and issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). They’re also exactly the same as those granted by other educational institutions, providing you secure the qualification through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) like Churchill Education.
The cost of securing a qualification through RPL for mining varies depending on the exact qualification chosen, the amount of relevant experience you have, and the quality of your evidence. However, RPL costs around half as much as studying. With Churchill Education, the price also includes a dedicated Career & Education advisor to walk you through the process.
Achieving a qualification through RPL can help you pursue a range of higher-level mining careers, including supervisory and managerial mining roles. Recognising your existing mining career experience through RPL also demonstrates that you have the transferable skills to enter several other industries, including security, project management, trades, IT, administration, and more.
RPL for those who have worked or currently work in mining is a formal assessment process that converts your skills, knowledge, and experience into nationally recognised qualifications. These qualifications are exactly the same as those awarded through studying, but require no additional training. Instead, your existing experience is assessed against the qualification’s requirements.