Turning Transferrable Skills Into Career Opportunities
How RPL helped Tracey gain recognised qualifications, strengthen confidence, and unlock new opportunities across multiple industries
Defence, Police & Investigations Leader“Back yourself and recognise the value of what you’ve already achieved.”
Highest Qualification Achieved
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Other Qualification Achieved
BSB60619 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
PUA60119 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Diploma in Business Administration
Key Outcomes at a Glance
Tracey gained multiple qualifications, increased career mobility, and unlocked new industry opportunities.
Principal Investigations Officer / Senior Leadership
Job Level
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma
Multiple Advanced Diplomas achieved through RPL
RPL Completion
Defence, Law Enforcement, Mining, Regulatory Investigations
Industry
Principal Investigations Officer / Senior Leadership
Job Level
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma
Multiple Advanced Diplomas achieved through RPL
RPL Completion
Defence, Law Enforcement, Mining, Regulatory Investigations
Industry
Background and Starting Point
Tracey Pelling is a Principal Investigations Officer with extensive experience across defence, policing, sport, and regulatory sectors.
Previous Role
Manager of Investigations / Police Officer
Industry Sector
Public Safety, Defence, and Mining
Goal
Seeking formal recognition of transferable skills across multiple industries
The Journey Begins
1
Multi-Industry Career Experience
Tracey built her career across the Air Force, professional sport, policing, and investigations, gaining diverse skills in leadership, operations, and compliance.
2
Breaking Barriers Early
She began her career in a trade through the Air Force at a time when opportunities for women were limited, building strong technical and leadership foundations.
3
Driven by Growth and Challenge
Throughout her career, Tracey consistently pursued new opportunities, taking on leadership roles and expanding into different industries.
Why Churchill Education?
Why Tracey Decided on RPL with Churchill
Trusted pathway to recognise transferable skills
“We really should be recognised for the skills we already have.”
Key Reasons
Inspired by a peer’s RPL success
Clear recognition of transferable skills
Support from experienced advisors
Smooth and structured process
Alignment with defence and policing experience
Benefit of Choosing Churchill
RPL transformed diverse experience into recognised qualifications across multiple industries.
Journey with Churchill
Tracey worked with advisors and assessors to present evidence from her defence, policing, and investigation roles. Her experience was reviewed through interviews and documentation to ensure it met national qualification standards.
Phase 01
Initial Enquiry
Tracey explored RPL after seeing a colleague’s success.
Phase 02
Evidence Preparation
She gathered career documents, records, and examples of her work.
Phase 03
Assessment Review
Assessors evaluated her experience through documentation and interview.
Phase 04
Qualification Outcome
Tracey achieved multiple advanced diplomas and business qualifications.
Challenges and How They Were Overcome
Undervaluing transferable skills and limited recognition were addressed through RPL and strong support.
Who this is suitable for
Challenge 1: Undervaluing Transferrable Skills
Despite extensive experience across industries, Tracey recognised that many professionals undervalue their transferable skills and hesitate to pursue new opportunities.
Solution: Cross-Industry Skills Recognition Through RPL
RPL validated her skills across sectors, proving that experience gained in one field can be applied and recognised in others.
Challenge 2: Difficulty Transitioning Between Industries
Transitioning between industries can be difficult without formal qualifications that demonstrate capability to new employers.
Solution: Career Mobility Supported by Qualifications
By gaining recognised qualifications, Tracey strengthened her profile and successfully moved into new roles within the mining sector.
Career Outcome and Impact
Tracey expanded her career opportunities through recognised, transferable qualifications.
Current Position
Principal Investigations Officer, Mining Inspectorate
Defence, Police & Mining Investigations LeaderFormal Qualification Achievement
Achieved multiple nationally recognised qualifications
Restored Confidence
Successfully transitioned into the mining sector
New Career Direction
Increased confidence in applying for new roles
Meaningful Employment
Strengthened professional credibility across industries
The RPL Experience
The process allowed Tarran to continue job applications while completing RPL.
Smooth Process
Clear steps and guidance made the process easy to follow.
Supportive Advisors
Experienced advisors provided direction and clarity throughout.
Relevant Assessment
Assessors understood her background, making evaluation straightforward.
Confidence Building
Recognition reinforced the value of her diverse experience.
Tracey's Guidance to Others
Back your skills and recognise their value across every industry
“The process was smooth from start to finish. I had great support and clear direction on what was needed. It really showed me how valuable my experience is across different industries and gave me the confidence to keep pushing forward.”
Looking Back: Reflection and Summary
RPL helped Tracey gain recognition, confidence, and new career opportunities across industries.
Transferable Skills
Experience recognised across multiple industries
Career Mobility
Moved successfully into a new sector
Formal Recognition
Skills validated through qualifications
Confidence Boost
Encouraged to pursue new opportunities
Supportive Process
Guided journey from start to finish