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Recognition of Prior Study and Work Experience

You may be able to obtain an exemption for a Kaplan award subject based on your previous study or work experience. To do this you need to submit evidence that demonstrates you have already met the requirements of the subject through these other means.

Evidence may take many forms e.g. information about approved study, information about work experience, certificates, transcripts or other credentials.

Generally an exemption for a post graduate subject can be obtained via study with approved higher education providers. Relevant work experience at the appropriate level may also be included.

An exemption for a vocational subject can be obtained by work experience, previous study, or a combination of both.

• Method of exemption
• Evidence and other requirements
• Recognition and exemption documents

Methods of Exemption

* See kits below for further information.

 For more information, read the Kaplan Recognition Policy on the  Policies page.

Evidence and Other Requirements

To apply for an exemption you need to follow two main steps.

1. Read the information in each Kit carefully. It will give you guidance on the requirements for each method of exemption and help you determine if you have the required evidence.
2. Gather the evidence you need to support your application for exemption.

Higher Education Subject Exemptions

Permits an exemption into a Kaplan Higher Education award course through submitting evidence of your approved study from other organisations.

1. Download the Higher Education Subject Exemption - Kit and Application Form
2. Provide evidence of your prior study on the Subject Pro Forma. This is the required format in which you need to submit your evidence.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognises the skills, knowledge and experience you have acquired through previous training, work or life experience towards a Kaplan vocational education award course.

1. Download the RPL Kit and Application Form
2. Document and/or provide evidence of your prior study, knowledge and experience on the Subject Pro Forma.

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Mutual Recognition

Recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations towards a Kaplan vocational education award course.

1.  Download and complete the Mutual Recognition Kit and Application Form  
2. Submit copies of your award or certificate with your completed application form.

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Automatic Exemptions

Are based on previous study with an approved education provider..

1. Check whether the subject you have studied is listed on the Automatic Exemption List
2.  Download and complete application in the Automatic Exemption Kit and Application Form
3. Submit copies of your award and/or certificate together with the Application Form.

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Assessment Only

Allows confirmation of your skills and knowledge directly against the subject outcomes by successfully completing all assessment tasks for the subject.
No subject notes or learning resources are provided.

1. Download the Assessment Only Kit to determine if the subject you wish to complete is available via this pathway.
2. Complete the standard Kaplan enrolment form for that subject nominating Assessment Only in front of the subject name and number.
3. Complete your assessments by the specified due dates.

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Challenge Tests

Challenge Tests are a form of Assessment Only associated with RG146 compliance. Students complete the RG146 assessment instead of completing approved study. Challenge tests are available for generic knowledge, financial planning, life insurance, superannuation, securities, derivatives, managed investments and investments in general.

Students wishing to take this option must meet the ‘five out of eight years’ industry experience requirements.

1. To apply for a Challenge Test, download the Challenge Test Application Form (PDF).

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Recognition and Exemption Documents

 Assessment Only Kit
 Australian Qualifications Framework
 Automatic Exemption Kit and Application Form
 Automatic Exemption List
 Higher Education Subject Exemption - Kit and Application Form
 Mutual Recognition Kit and Application Form
 RPL Kit and Application Form
 Kaplan Recognition Policy 
 Subject Pro Formas - Higher Education subjects
 Subject Pro Formas – Vocational Education subjects

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