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The steps are listed below and answer many of the questions we know you will have and indicate the range of support we will give you on your journey to achieving recognition in your chosen vocational area. You should ensure you read the guide completely.  \nSteps  \n􀁸 The Application process  \no Preliminary discussion with your lecturer or the RPL Unit regarding the RPL process, fees and exploration of suitable courses  \n􀁸 Completing the RPL Self-assessment Tool and VET121 RPL Application Form  \no Personal requirements to work in your chosen vocational area  \n􀁸 Tips and hints to prepare for RPL  \n􀁸 The initial interview process with your assessor  \n􀁸 The subsequent RPL Assessment  \nAt the end of this guide are some frequently asked questions whose answers may also help you to further understand our RPL process.  \nThe Application Process  \nThe diagram on the following page indicates the steps involved in applying for RPL. The stepby-step process indicates where your application may be at any one time and where you are on the journey towards the qualification. The last page of this guide provides contact details should you wish to enquire about any aspect of the process at any time.  \nThe first step in the application process (when you have decided to proceed with seeking RPL) is to fill in and submit the VET RPL Application Form (VET121) and then lodge it at the Student Central enquiry email address: [Student.Central](Student.Central@cdu.edu.au)[@cdu.edu.au](Student.Central@cdu.edu.au), alternatively you can speak directly to your lecturer or the RPL unit. Your lecturer or the RPL Unit will discuss any applicable fees and provide you with a course specific Self-Assessment Tool to complete. These forms collect some information to allow us to record your details on our student management system. It will also help us plan the initial interview and save as much time as possible during the subsequent RPL assessment. This step will generate any application fee associated with your seeking RPL. Please see the CDU student guide for further information.  \nApplicants Guide to RPL V1.8 Page 2 of 10  \nRPL Flowchart  \nThe flowchart describes the procedure to be followed in determining RPL.  \n4. Result ing 3. Assessment 2. Enrolment 1. Pre-enrolment  \nApplicant Request for RPL  \nPreliminary Discussion  \nApplicant advised of suitability  \nRPL Application form and self assessment distributed to Applicant  \nRPL forms returned  \nApplicant deemed suitable to enrol for RPL  \nApplicant not deemed suitable to enrol for RPL  \nStudent enrols with CDU forms  \nFormal assessment process begins  \nGap Training (if necessary) undertaken  \nApplicants Guide to RPL V1.8 Page 3 of 10  \nEach self-assessment document is focused on a particular course, or set of courses with a common thread. At the beginning of your journey, you may not know what course would be best for you – that is fine, just submit the VET RPL Application form and one of our staff will contact you to discuss your options. Once the correct course is identified, you will be sent the appropriate self-assessment document.  \nVET RPL Application Form  \nThe VET RPL Application form is available from your lecturer or the RPL Unit. It can also be downloaded from the CDU student forms and guides page ([https://www.cdu.edu.au/student](https://www.cdu.edu.au/student)central/forms-guides) . 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