Michelle Found Her Career Path Through RPL
How RPL helped Michelle gain qualifications, secure a new role, and believe in her career potential
Workplace Health and Safety Officer“I finally felt seen and heard professionally.”
Highest Qualification Achieved
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Other Qualification Achieved
BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Key Outcomes at a Glance
Michelle gained qualifications, secured a new role, and built confidence in her abilities.
Graduate Work Health and Safety Officer
Job Level
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Diploma
RPL for Two Certificate IV Qualifications
RPL Completion
Work Health and Safety, Mining, Project Coordination, Operations
Industry
Graduate Work Health and Safety Officer
Job Level
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Diploma
RPL for Two Certificate IV Qualifications
RPL Completion
Work Health and Safety, Mining, Project Coordination, Operations
Industry
Background and Starting Point
Michelle Worth built her career through hands-on roles across industries, developing strong safety and project coordination skills without formal qualifications.
Previous Role
Site Support and Project Coordination Roles
Industry Sector
Mining, Work Health and Safety, Operations
Goal
Seeking formal recognition to validate experience and build a career in WHS
The Journey Begins
1
Early Start and Diverse Experience
Michelle left school early and worked across retail, administration, and hospitality, building a strong work ethic and practical skills from a young age.
2
Discovery of WHS Career Path
While working on mine sites, she developed an interest in safety after reviewing WHS processes and began self-learning in the field.
3
Driven to Find Her Niche
Despite varied roles, Michelle was motivated to find meaningful work where she could grow and contribute with purpose.
Why Churchill Education?
Why Michelle Decided on RPL with Churchill
A supportive pathway that validated her skills and changed her direction
“They helped me see what I was capable of.”
Key Reasons
Recommended through a trusted mentor
Supportive and encouraging advisor
Clear and guided RPL process
Free initial qualification appraisal
Confidence-building experience
Benefit of Choosing Churchill
RPL transformed Michelle’s experience into recognised qualifications
Journey with Churchill
Michelle worked with her advisor to gather evidence from her roles. Assessors reviewed her experience across safety and project coordination, confirming her skills and awarding nationally recognised qualifications.
Phase 01
Initial Enquiry
Encouraged by a mentor, Michelle explored RPL options.
Phase 02
Evidence Collection
Gathered documents from her work experience on-site.
Phase 03
Assessment Review
Assessors evaluated her WHS and project-related skills.
Phase 04
Qualification Awarded
Achieved two nationally recognised certificates.
Challenges and How They Were Overcome
Overcoming self-doubt and lack of formal education
Who this is suitable for
Challenge 1: No Formal Qualification Pathway
Michelle lacked formal education and questioned whether her experience would be recognised in a structured and credible way.
Solution: Recognised Through RPL
RPL validated her real-world experience, proving her skills met national standards and building her professional confidence.
Challenge 2: Unclear Career Direction
She struggled to find a clear career direction despite working across multiple roles and industries.
Solution: Defined WHS Career Path
Through exposure to WHS and support from mentors, she identified a clear career path and pursued it with confidence.
Career Outcome and Impact
Michelle gained recognition and stepped into her ideal role
Current Position
Graduate WHS Officer
Work Health & Safety Career GrowthWork Health and Safety Cert IV
Achieved Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Project Management Cert IV
Achieved Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
WHS Role Secured
Secured a Graduate WHS Officer role
Career Confidence
Increased confidence and career direction
The RPL Experience
The process allowed Tarran to continue job applications while completing RPL.
Supportive and Encouraging
Received strong guidance and motivation throughout.
Simple and Clear
Easy to understand what was required at each stage.
Confidence Building
Helped her recognise her own capabilities.
Personally Rewarding
Created a strong sense of achievement and validation.
Michelle's Guidance to Others
Encouraging others to trust their experience, explore RPL, and take the first step toward a clear career path
“I didn’t think my experience would count for much because I didn’t have formal education. But the process showed me that everything I had done actually mattered. When I received my qualifications, it was emotional. It gave me confidence and helped me step into a role I truly wanted.”
Looking Back: Reflection and Summary
Michelle used RPL to find her path and gain recognition
Career Direction
Discovered passion for WHS
Formal Recognition
Validated real-world experience
New Role
Secured WHS position
Confidence Boost
Believed in her abilities
Future Growth
Working toward higher qualifications