Recognition of Prior Learning

You may also be eligible to gain exemption from units of your course or parts of units under Recognition of Prior Learning provisions. Recognition of prior learning involves the determination of the competencies you have obtained through previous formal training, work experiences and/or life experiences, and the advanced standing to which you are entitled as a result of these competencies.

It is your responsibility to make application for Transfer of Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning. While NAFET staff may be able to make suggestions and give advice, the onus is on students to complete the appropriate application form(s), assemble the necessary documentation and submit the application(s).

The Recognition of Prior Learning Process will incur a fee, which is outlined in our fees payable section.

Recognition of Competencies issued by other Training Providers

If you have completed any of the units from your course with another training provider, we will recognise these units, and you will not be required to repeat them.  This service is free of charge, but must be undertaken when you enrol into your course

The Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIAC) requires that applications for Transfer of Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning be evaluated at the time of your Application for Admission to NAFET in order that any credit and/or exemptions you are granted are taken into consideration when the length of time you need to complete your course is determined.

These evaluation processes include the development of a personal study plan which you are required to follow so that you finish your course within the proposed length of time. As an overseas student, you must remain enrolled in a fulltime, on-campus study load. DIAC is notified of your proposed course completion date in your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment.

Applications for Transfer of Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning will not be accepted after you commence your studies.