Advanced Standing Application and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form

The Institute recognises previous study or learning that can be counted towards an Institutes course. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL This process can reduce the number of units required to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate course. Different types of study are assessed for equivalency including credential studies and informal (non-credentialed) learning.

As a Central Institute student, you can apply to have "specified credit" for specific units credited toward your course (i.e. core subjects or specified electives).
You can also apply to have unspecified credit applied to your course (i.e. electives that will appear as "unspecified credit" on your academic transcript Please refer to the relevant Course outline when looking for equivalent or unspecified units.

You are required to present evidence to prove that you have demonstrated sufficient knowledge, skills, and or experience to meet both the Course requirements and the appropriate level of study as stipulated by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Instructions

Complete the application form and submit to students@citi.nsw.edu.au ensuring that you have:

• Completed the application form and signed the declaration.
• Supplied ALL evidence required (see list below).

Please note: The Institute will not process any application for Advanced Standing until both of the above have been completed and submitted.

Evidence Required

You must provide:

• Copies of unit outlines (information must include: learning outcomes, weekly structure, topic list, assessment details, contact hours/student workload) from your other provider/s.
• Verified copies of certificates and transcripts (copies to be certified by a Justice of the Peace or originals sighted by a Central Institute staff member or approved agent).
• Documents in a foreign language will need to be officially translated to English.

Advanced Standing Assessment Process

Applications are reviewed by a member of the academic team. You will be advised in writing of the decision ten working days after the completed application has been submitted and received by Student Services.

 

Application Deadline

The latest date to submit this application is at close of business two weeks prior to the first census date after commencement of the course.

Application Restriction

You can only apply for Advanced Standing within your first year of study at the Institute for units and/or work experience that have already been completed. You should endeavour to apply for Advanced Standing for courses currently in progress as soon as official academic transcripts are available.

Rules for Exemptions

• 50% rule: You may obtain specified/unspecified credit for up to 50% of units in a specified course. Final capstone units and innovation hubs are not available for Advanced Standing.
• 80% content coverage: Evidence of a minimum of 80% coverage of unit content is required for specified credit to be granted.
• Exemption for an exemption: Previous study granted as Advanced Standing/Exemption at another institute cannot be used for Advanced Standing into a course.
• Experience and study must be current: Any study cited in an Advanced Standing application must have been completed no more than 10 years prior to the date of application.
• Study must be at the equivalent AQF level: Approved study must be at a comparable AQF level. Examples of approved study: Qualifications from accredited Australian Higher Education institutions or equivalent overseas institution as assessed by Training Services New South Wales https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/ in disciplines of IT or related fields may be considered.
• Professional Recognition: While the Institute makes every effort to ensure that Advanced Standing for units meets the criteria of professional and accrediting bodies, it is up to the discretion of the professional bodies whether to accept the exemptions granted by the Institute. The Institute encourages all students applying for Advanced Standing to seek advice from the relevant professional bodies prior to applying for Advanced Standing. The Institute is not responsible for the decisions pertaining to Advanced Standing made by professional bodies.

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