This is the first step in the Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Transfer (CT) process.
In this form you will nominate the units of competency for which you wish to apply for Recognition of a Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. When completing this form, consult the 2023 RPL Workbook on the website which breaks down each unit of competency to make an informed judgement on your suitability for RPL/CT for each unit of competency. The selection of units must be guided by the skills, knowledge and experience that you have gained through recent employment, qualification and professional development. As a rule of thumb, if you are unsure about your RPL suitability for a unit of competency, then you probably shouldn’t include that unit on the RPL Nomination form.

Important points:
• This is not a formal skills assessment or a qualification
• The initial assessment fee of $150 (not applicable to credit transfers) will be required before your application is assessed and you will receive an invoice upon submission of this form.  

Instructions:
Against the required units of competencies outline listed in this form, indicate which units you wish to apply Credit Transfer or RPL for.
For Credit Transfers, you must provide a certified Statement of Attainment or Qualification with the matching unit code and title.
For RPL, you must provide a summary of how you feel your current / previous skills and knowledge would satisfy the requirements for this unit.

Below is an example of a summary you could provide:
“Based on several years in strategic leadership roles including current position as Operations Manager with ABC Counselling. I can also provide support letters from a variety of referees. I have also completed several units through Diploma of Management.”

Once you have completed and submitted this form, you will be contacted by an Assessor for an Interview. Also read Stage 2 of the Candidate’s guide, as you will be required to take supporting evidence to the interview.  

Description of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling:
This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communicating, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practices.

Packaging Rules
To achieve the qualification Diploma of Counselling the students must complete:
Seventeen (17) units –
13 Core and
4 Elective units