Recognition of Prior Learning
Qualified, Other Ranks (Non Technical) (Reserve)
Applicants may be required to undertake category training modules as necessary to align their civilian trade with the military category. The number of modules and duration of training will be determined by the Training Authority.
The RPL process will occur in two stages:
- The stage level will consist of an assessment of RPL against the Royal Australian Navy recognised trade qualifications during the recruitment phase, to determine if Qualified Entry Sailor - Technical (QES-T) status can be awarded.
- The second phase of assessment of RPL will be conducted during recruit training, and is to determine the level of advance standing to be granted. This will determine which pathway the trainee will undertake to obtain additional competencies, underpinning knowledge and skills to meet the Navy’s requirements.
RPL may involve a desktop audit and/or a personal interview convened for the RPL applicant with a trained RPL assessor and a subject matter expert. Trade and other certificates, course result sheets and evidence of On Job Training ( OJT ) and life experience are presented at the interview for verification. The RPL assessor and the subject matter expert will interview the applicant in order to determine whether the applicant has sufficient knowledge and experience to be granted recognition of the subject module of training or competency outcome. The RPL interview may involve a test, including theory and/or practical work as required.
RPL may be granted to technical trainees at all levels provided the required competency level can be demonstrated. The aim of RPL is to reduce the amount of training the Navy is required to provide, and minimise the amount of time a sailor spends under training. It is not possible to guarantee the granting of RPL for any particular qualification, competency or experience before a full RPL assessment takes place. Applicants should be aware that even though they may possess trade qualifications other than those listed, the qualification may not satisfy Navy’s requirements and prevent them achieving QES-T status.
ET sailors achieving QES-T status will be afforded the rank of Recruit on entry, with promotion to Provisional Able Seaman on successful completion of Recruit training, providing approval for the transfer to QES-T has been granted.
List of Trades recognised by Navy for RPL is as follows:
Electronics Technician
Certificate of Trade Studies (Radio and Television Servicing)
Certificate of due completion of Apprenticeship (Electronics)
Electrical Engineering—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Computer Technology—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Electronics—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Industrial Control—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Process Control—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Computer Technology)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Control)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Electronics)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Computer Technology)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Control)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Electronics)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electronics—Certificate III (AQF)
Electronics Tradesperson (Electronics)
Electronics Tradesperson (Scanning and Detection Systems)
Electrotechnology Computer Systems—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Computer Systems—Certificate IV (AQF)
Electrotechnology Data Communications—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Instrumentation—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Instrumentation—Certificate IV (AQF)
Electrotechnology Scanning—Certificate III (AQF)
Engineering—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Engineering—Diploma (AQF)
Engineering—Electrical/Electronic Trade—Certificate III (AQF) (MEM30498)
Engineering—Higher Engineering Trade Certificate IV (AQF) (MEM40198)
Engineering Trade (Electrical/Electronic)
Radio Fitter Mechanic (Electronic Systems) (Electronic trades) (6004)
Electrical Engineering—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Computer Technology—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Electronics—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Industrial Control—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering—Process Control—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Computer Technology)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Control)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Electronics)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Computer Technology)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Control)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Electronics)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electronics—Certificate III (AQF)
Electronics Tradesperson (Electronics)
Electronics Tradesperson (Scanning and Detection Systems) (7794)
Electrotechnology Computer Systems—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Computer Systems—Certificate IV (AQF)
Electrotechnology Data Communications—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Instrumentation—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Instrumentation—Certificate IV (AQF)
Electrotechnology Scanning—Certificate III (AQF)
Engineering—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Engineering—Diploma (AQF)
Engineering—Electrical/Electronic Trade—Certificate III (AQF) (MEM30498)
Engineering—Higher Engineering Trade Certificate IV (AQF) (MEM40198)
Engineering Trade (Electrical/Electronic)
Radio Fitter Mechanic (Electronic Systems) (6030)
Electrical Engineering—Communications—Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Engineering (Communications)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electrical Technology (Communications)—Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Electronics (Communications)—Certificate III (AQF)
Electronics Tradesperson (Communications) (2895)
Electrotechnology Communications—Certificate III (AQF)
Electrotechnology Communications—Certificate IV (AQF)
Engineering—Electrical/Electronic Trade—Certificate III (AQF) (MEM30498)
Engineering—Higher Engineering Trade Certificate IV (AQF) (MEM40198)
Radio Fitter Mechanic (Electronic Communications) (6030)
Radio Fitter Mechanic (Electronic Communications) (Electronic Trades) (6004)
Electrical Fitter Mechanic (Electrical Trades) (1093)
Engineering—Electrical/Electronic Trade—Certificate III (AQF) (MEM30498)
Engineering—Higher Engineering Trade Certificate IV (AQF) (MEM40198)
Electrical Fitter (1093)
Engineering Trade (Electrical/Electronic) (6090)
