From the Frontline to the Forest
By leonie
Cheryl turned 27 years of frontline policing into national qualifications with RPL, and a new career on the Kokoda Trail.
Translate your real police or first responder experience into nationally recognised qualifications through RPL. With over 18 years of experience getting police qualified, we can help you build a thriving civilian career.

The process of converting police and first responder experience into qualifications is something we have done since 2006. Ever since our Co-Founder, Randall Smith came to his own career crossroads and found himself with sixteen years of service but no qualifications that meant anything outside of the police.
It was Randall’s experience that drove him to streamline the Recognition of Prior Learning process, to ensure that all those police courses you have completed, the shifts you have worked, and the promotions you have earned are fully recognised in nationally accredited qualifications.
With over 18 years’ experience helping police get qualified, we have also built up a wide range of available qualifications that will build your career path. From Certificate level all the way up to Graduate Diploma (above a Bachelor degree). We spend the time talking with you about the career you have and the career you want.
Together we can design a plan for your future and use Recognition of Prior Learning to leverage your experience, and get you qualified. Save your time, your money and avoid the frustration by speaking to someone who understands your police career today.
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By leonie
Cheryl turned 27 years of frontline policing into national qualifications with RPL, and a new career on the Kokoda Trail.
By leonie
Across hundreds of police career transitions, the same four qualifications keep showing up — helping officers step confidently into their next chapter. They’re...
By leonie
Partnerships Manager and former Senior Constable, Evan Szawejko, has a career path that is a testament to the power of leveraging experience and qualifications...
By leonie
Chief Inspector with Queensland Police + Leadership & Crisis Management Coach, Darren Smith, recently turned 35 years of experience into the Graduate Diploma of...
By leonie
After 23 years with the Queensland Police Service, Investigator, Chris Smith, made the bold decision to intentionally create a second career in midlife, that wo...
By Churchill Team
Aviation safety specialist, archer and dad, Shephard (Shep) Inglis, recently achieved an Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety through Recognition of Prior...
Our streamlined RPL process turns your years of experience into a nationally recognised qualification—fast.
Complete a quick assessment to see if your experience matches our qualifications.
Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
Pricing & Payment Options for Your RPL Qualifications
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$1,095
Your appraisal is free. From there, our qualifications typically cost around half the price of traditional study - saving you both time and money.
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Getting your experience recognised should be accessible to everyone, but we know funding it isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer flexible payment options so cost doesn’t hold you back:
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Discover everything you need to know about transforming your police career experience into nationally recognised qualifications through RPL.
Our team is here to help. Get in touch and we will answer any questions you have about RPL.
The amount of time it takes to complete the RPL process, 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.
You can secure a qualification through RPL while working full-time, as this assessment process requires no further study. Instead, it recognises the skills and knowledge you’ve already developed through your career, and means you won’t have to study what you already know.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that turns your existing work experience and skills into nationally recognised qualifications. Your experience is compared against the qualification requirements, and if they match, you’re awarded the credentials without completing any further study or sitting exams.
The best way to find out whether you’re eligible to secure a qualification through RPL is to complete a free qualification appraisal with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) like Churchill Education. A Career & Education Advisor will assess your background, skills, experience, and evidence, and recommend the qualifications you may qualify for.