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Symone Turned Experience Into New Opportunities
How RPL helped Symone gain recognition, build confidence, and expand her consulting career opportunities
HSEQ & Project Management“It gave me the confidence to back my experience with a formal qualification.”
Highest Qualification Achieved
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Key Outcomes at a Glance
Symone gained qualifications, confidence, and expanded opportunities for consulting and project work.
HSEQ Consultant / Business Owner
Job Level
Diploma of Project Management
Diploma
Completed RPL for Diploma of Project Management
RPL Completion
HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality), Mining, Agriculture, Transport, Consulting, Compliance
Industry
HSEQ Consultant / Business Owner
Job Level
Diploma of Project Management
Diploma
Completed RPL for Diploma of Project Management
RPL Completion
HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality), Mining, Agriculture, Transport, Consulting, Compliance
Industry
Background and Starting Point
Symone Mercer built a diverse career across agriculture, mining, and compliance, developing strong project management experience through consulting and business ownership.
Previous Role
HSEQ Consultant and Business Owner
Industry Sector
Mining, Transport, Compliance, Consulting
Goal
Seeking formal recognition to support consulting and project management opportunities
The Journey Begins
1
Diverse Industry Experience
Symone worked across multiple industries, including agriculture, mining, and transport, developing expertise in compliance, auditing, and safety within high-risk environments.
2
Building a Consulting Business
She turned her experience into a successful consultancy, managing projects, tenders, and compliance systems for a wide range of clients.
3
Encouraged to Formalise Skills
Clients recognised her project management capabilities and encouraged her to gain formal qualifications to support further work opportunities.
Why Churchill Education?
Why Symone Decided on RPL with Churchill
A supportive and flexible way to gain formal recognition
“The process was clear, flexible, and much easier than expected.”
Key Reasons
Supportive and patient advisors
Flexible timelines to suit work commitments
Simple and clear evidence requirements
Positive recommendation from trusted client
Secure and easy document submission process
Benefit of Choosing Churchill
A flexible process that turned consulting experience into recognised qualifications
Journey with Churchill
Symone submitted project work, compliance documentation, and client deliverables as evidence. Assessors reviewed her experience, confirming her capabilities across project management and consulting aligned with national standards.
Phase 01
Initial Enquiry
Symone connected with Churchill following a recommendation from a client.
Phase 02
Evidence Submission
She provided project documents, tender work, and compliance records.
Phase 03
Assessment Review
Assessors evaluated her experience in project delivery and consulting.
Phase 04
Qualification Awarded
She achieved a nationally recognised project management qualification.
Challenges and How They Were Overcome
Balancing business responsibilities with completing the RPL process
Who this is suitable for
Challenge 1: Managing Client Confidentiality
As a consultant, Symone had to manage client confidentiality when providing work examples, making it difficult to share documentation.
Solution: Secure and Flexible Evidence Submission
With client support and a secure submission process, she was able to provide suitable evidence while maintaining confidentiality.
Challenge 2: Previous Difficult RPL Experience
Previous experiences with RPL providers were time-consuming and unclear, causing hesitation to start the process again.
Solution: Clear Guidance and Supportive Process
Churchill provided clear guidance, flexible timelines, and ongoing support, making the process manageable and stress-free.
Career Outcome and Impact
Symone strengthened her consulting profile and expanded work opportunities
Current Position
HSEQ Consultant & Business Owner
Compliance & Project Management ExpertiseProject Management Qualification
Achieved recognised project management qualification
Professional Confidence Boost
Increased confidence in professional capabilities
Expanded Consulting Opportunities
Expanded consulting and subcontracting opportunities
Stronger Client Credibility
Strengthened credibility with clients
The RPL Experience
The process allowed Tarran to continue job applications while completing RPL.
Flexible and Supportive
The process adapted to her schedule and business commitments.
Clear and Structured
Requirements were easy to understand and follow.
Low Pressure Approach
Support was consistent without feeling rushed.
Confidence Building
Helped her recognise and present her skills effectively.
Symone's Guidance to Others
Encouraging professionals to recognise their experience and gain formal qualifications through RPL
“The RPL process with Churchill was far easier than I expected. I had previous experience with other providers that made it feel complicated, but this was clear and manageable from the start. With their support, I was able to turn my consulting experience into a recognised qualification. It has given me the confidence to put myself forward for more opportunities and back my skills with formal recognition.
Looking Back: Reflection and Summary
Symone used RPL to gain qualifications and expand her consulting opportunities
Career Growth
Opened new consulting opportunities
Confidence Boost
Backed skills with qualifications
Flexible Process
Completed around business commitments
Formal Recognition
Validated project management experience
Supportive Journey
Guided with clear and simple steps