How to become certified without needing to take time away from your job

How to become certified without needing to take time away from your job

In today's job scene, having the perfect qualifications that sync with your skills and experience will give you a real leg up. But, taking a break from work to hit the books can be a real hassle. It can burn a hole in your pocket and mess with your routine, making it tough to juggle work and personal life.

Taking a break from the grind to level up with studies can really cost you or throw things out of whack.

Employers often seek candidates with specific education or certifications. It's not just about showing off your expertise; many jobs require formal qualifications or licenses. However, taking a break to study or upskill can be costly and disruptive. While you see the value in getting qualified, you might feel stuck choosing between losing income or using up precious leave for education.

Opting for time off work could lead to financial strain or disruptions in your routine, especially for adults with family responsibilities. Fortunately, there's a solution to earn your qualifications without cutting work hours or neglecting personal life.

Getting credit for what you already know (RPL)

RPL, or Recognition of Prior Learning, is a process that allows individuals to demonstrate and receive credit for the knowledge and skills they have gained through various life experiences. This could include previous studies, work experience, volunteer work, or even hobbies and personal interests. Essentially, RPL recognizes that learning can happen in diverse ways beyond traditional classroom settings.

By going through an RPL assessment, individuals can showcase their existing competencies and potentially achieve formal qualifications without the need to take time off work for extensive training or education programs. This process is particularly beneficial for individuals who have acquired skills and knowledge through practical experience and are looking to formalize their expertise without interrupting their career progression or personal commitments.

Let Aussie Special Skills and Services handle the grunt work and fast-track your qualification journey.

Aussie Special Skills and Services is your go-to for breezing through the RPL process and getting those qualifications, thanks to our top-notch RTO partners. Say goodbye to time off work or old-school studying—with our help, your career goals are within reach, hassle-free.

Step 1: Score a Free Skills Check

Kick off your qualification journey with a free skills check. Our RPL pros will reach out to guide you on the best path to reach your goals.

Step 2: Show us your Skills

With your personal consultant backing you up, gather all your proof in one killer portfolio. Think: overseas creds, transcripts, snaps, work samples, references, and your CV. We've got your back every step of the way.

Step 3: Evidence Check

After you've put together your evidence portfolio, our partner RTOs will give it a once-over. If they need more proof, the assessor might hit you up. And if you've got room to grow, they'll hook you up with free training to boost those skills.

Step 4: Score Your Qualification

Once our partner RTOs give you the green light, you'll bag a nationally recognized Aussie qualification. These credentials pack the same punch as if you'd slogged through traditional schooling, making them key for licensing and immigration hoops.

At Australian Special Skills and Services, we've got your back all the way. Our crew is dialed into the RPL game, ready to guide you through smoothly. We'll drop insights and aid to nail that qualification process.

Now that you've got the lowdown on Recognition of Prior Learning, why not dive in and level up your game with what you've already got? With us in your corner, you can open doors to new gigs without tapping out of your 9-to-5 grind.

Contact us today to find out more.