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Skills Recognition

If you have the skills, you deserve the recognition

What is Skills Recognition?

Learning takes place everywhere, not just in a classroom. Adults learn from:

• work, paid or unpaid
• life experience e.g. community work or volunteer work
• all courses or training, not only TAFE courses.

Skills Recognition takes account of the skills and knowledge you have gained in these other ways.

 

What are the benefits for me?

If you can show that your skills and knowledge match those in a unit of study, you may not have to do that unit. You may save time, money and finish your course earlier, as you will not have to repeat the training. You can complete your qualification and get into the workforce sooner.

How does Recognition work?

To be granted Recognition in a unit, you need to provide evidence of the current skills and knowledge you have. A trainer matches this evidence against the units in the course you intend to do.

The evidence may include:

• documents e.g. resume, references, certificates etc.
• a workplace observation
• demonstration of skills at the TAFE
• an interview.

When should I apply for Recognition?

Recognition assessment costs less than training because you are not attending a class. So it's important to apply in time to complete the process before you enrol in your course. That way, you know if there are units you don't need to enrol in and pay for.

Who can help me?

Staff at the Kangan Institute Recognition Centre will support and advise you throughout the process. Also you can seek advice from your relevant teaching department.

Useful Links

Assessment of overseas qualification:

• Overseas Qualifications Unit Victoria

Recognition of Trade Skills

• Trades Recognition Australia

Applying for a general professional occupation

• VETASSESS

Skills Recognition Brochure

• Download the Skills Recognition Brochure [PDF document - 425KB]

Contact Us

You may send your enquiries through the following online form.

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Or call in to see us at the Skills Recognition Centre in Building A at our Broadmeadows campus - ask at the Customer Service Centre

Phone:	13 TAFE (13 8233)
Email:	skills@kangan.edu.au