Your experience has value.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a structured process for identifying, assessing and recognising knowledge, skills and competencies gained through work, previous learning, informal training, community activities or life experience.
At SEGTI, RPL is currently offered in Chaplaincy & Christian Ministry.
What RPL means
The question is not only where you learned something. It is what you know and can demonstrate against the relevant learning outcomes or competency standards.
How RPL works
From an expression of interest to a supported assessment outcome.
Expression of Interest
Tell SEGTI about your experience and what you want recognised.
Initial Guidance
Your experience and intended area are reviewed to determine whether an appropriate pathway may exist.
Evidence Preparation
Prepare a portfolio such as a CV, certificates, work samples, references, photographs, videos or performance records.
Assessment
Evidence is assessed against relevant outcomes. This may include a portfolio review, conversation, observation or practical demonstration.
Outcome
Where requirements are met, recognition proceeds through the appropriate authorised process. Further learning may be recommended where evidence is incomplete.
Build your portfolio of evidence
Evidence requirements vary according to the qualification or competency being assessed.
Work and practice
CVs, job descriptions, work samples, project records and performance reviews.
Learning records
Certificates, previous training, skills records and professional documentation.
People and proof
References, testimonials, photographs, videos and other relevant evidence.
RPL is not
It is not an automatic certificate for work experience, a shortcut that bypasses assessment, a guarantee of qualification, simply submitting a CV, or a direct conversion of a job title into an academic qualification.
RPL in practice
Chaplaincy & Christian Ministry candidates working through portfolio review and practical assessment.
November–December 2026 RPL Assessment Series
Assessment tools for the November–December 2026 series have been released. Chaplaincy & Christian Ministry RPL candidates are asked to register promptly, and to assemble and submit their Portfolio of Evidence for verification ahead of summative assessment.
If you are preparing an Expression of Interest for this series, download the form below or contact SEGTI for guidance.
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Download the SEGTI RPL Expression of Interest Form, complete it and submit it according to the instructions provided.
Download RPL Expression of Interest FormNeed help completing the form? You may send your CV for initial guidance. Include your experience, roles held, areas of expertise, relevant training and significant responsibilities. A CV alone does not complete the RPL application.
Contact SEGTIRPL questions
Who can apply?
People with relevant learning from employment, self-employment, ministry, professional practice, voluntary work, informal training, workshops, community work, previous study or life experience.
Do I need to have attended college?
No. RPL considers learning from different contexts, but the evidence still has to meet the applicable requirements.
Does RPL automatically give a certificate?
No. An outcome depends on assessment against the relevant standards and the authorised recognition process.
What if my evidence is insufficient?
SEGTI may advise on additional evidence, further learning or skills development where needed.