RPL PROCESS STEPS
Students will need to click the links below and print off their RPL Application form. These documents provide all the information you will require for your RPL.
Please note: An applicant must first undertake an RPL for TC1 and/or TMI1 before undertaking an RPL for TC2 and/or TMI2 etc.
As a pre-requisite to enrol in this RPL process, you must provide a copy of your Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (or equivalent), also known as a White Card.
Due to the above course code (or equivalent) being a pre-requisite, please note that bringing a White Card itself DOES NOT meet entry requirements as the issuance of this White Card may not have been issued against CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent. This will be common for students who have held their White Card for over 10 years.
A Statement of Attainment will need to be presented as evidence –
Acceptable course codes and names are as follows –
CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOHS1001A – Work safely in the construction industry
STEP 1 – Discussion with your Assessor
Initial discussion with your assessor, this is to answer any questions you may have about the RPL process and for the assessor to determine if you are eligible to apply for RPL.
STEP 2 – Collect evidence
A critical step in your RPL application will be the need for you to provide evidence for your application. Ensure you carefully read all the information on your RPL Application Form/s (Found in STEP 3).
Please click the link below to download and print the Checklist Document for you to use for each category. All Mandatory Evidence must be collected and submitted in order for your RPL application to be assessed.
RPL Applicant Checklist for Traffic Management
Documents you may provide to support your application include:
- Workplace documents
- Copies of Traffic Guidance Schemes used
- Signed SWMS and/or JSA/JSEAs used
- Job Sheets/task sheets/logbooks
- Any licences/tickets/authorisations
- References/letters from current and/or previous employers/supervisors
- Resume or details of work history
- Certificates from in-house or formal training courses completed
- Site training records
- Site competencies held record
Remember you will need to supply contact details of one or two work referees (third parties) who can confirm your skills.
A simple letter from your employer stating you have been a traffic controller for a period of time may not be enough evidence. Please read information in the RPL Applicant Checklist for Traffic Management document.
Remember to read the requirements in the Pre-requisites/Entry Requirements Tab to ensure you hold the required pre-requisites.
The Approved Training Provider (ATP) and the ATP Assessor have the right to refuse your RPL application if sufficient evidence is not provided or confirmed.
STEP 3 – Ensure you have collected all evidence and completed your RPL Application Form/s and send all documents to Star Training and Assessing.
Collect the evidence you need to support your application.
Download (below) and complete your RPL Application Form/s
Remember, you are signing a declaration stating that the information you provide, including any copies of documents or licenses you are supplying as evidence, is authentic.
Send all Applications and supporting evidence to traffic@startraining.com.au with TRAFFIC RPL in the subject line. If possible, please clearly name all attachments, (for example “Traffic Guidance Scheme” or “Category 2 Job Sheet”)
Please ensure you include all the required evidence with your RPL application, incomplete RPL applications will not be assessed.
CLICK LINKS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT RPL APPLICATION FORMS
TC1 (RIISS00058) RPL Application for Applicant
TMI1 (RIISS00060) RPL Application for Applicant
TC2 (RIISS00059) RPL Application for Applicant
TMI2 (RIISS00061) RPL Application for Applicant
TMI3 (RIISS00062) RPL Application for Applicant
STEP 4 – RTO/Assessor to check
You will be contacted by Star Training and Assessing after your application has been reviewed and will be advised if you can complete an RPL. If successful we will arrange the dates for you to attend.
STEP 5 – Victorian Localised Content
On the first day of your RPL you will receive a short PowerPoint Training session covering Victorian Localised Content for Traffic Controllers and Traffic Management Implementers.
STEP 6 – Completion of Written Challenge Test
Next, you will be given Written Assessment/s on the day for you to complete for all Categories you are completing. These must be completed successfully and will be based on the AustRoads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management.
STEP 7 – Conversation with Assessor
After your Written Assessments you will have a discussion with the Assessor in which you will be asked several questions which you will be expected to answer.
The conversation provides an opportunity for you to confirm your skills and experience identified in your RPL application. This will also confirm your industry currency and understanding of the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management, Australian Standards and jurisdictional specific standards.
Step 8 – Completion of Gap Practical Training and Assessment
Star Training and Assessing recognises that it may be difficult for some applicants to provide extensive performance evidence in order to achieve all the requirements of an RPL process. Therefore, if required, a second day will cover any gap training and assessment missing in performance evidence, such as completing and implementation of a risk assessment, and the set-up of a traffic guidance scheme including the set-up, programming and use of a portable traffic signal.
STEP 9 – Notification
The ATP Assessor will discuss the outcome of your RPL application and if successful you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment/s and Wallet Card for the RPL level/s you have completed.