Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL)
IHNA has a methodical RPL process, which is outlined in detail
in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.
Prospective students will be notified of the RPL policy and
process prior to enrolment into the program, via orientation, discussions,
Student Handbook and/or through our website. They are encouraged to apply if
they believe that they may be eligible.
Students are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or
immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of
units to ensure that they do not miss any class/simulated lab practice
opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process.
Students are given an RPL kit showing the units they need to complete and
methods for demonstrating competency in those units.
IHNA assessors who satisfy the Standards for Registered
Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements
for assessors and hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, will assess the candidate’s
relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning)
to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.
IHNA assessors who satisfy the Standards for Registered
Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements
for assessors and hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, will assess the candidate’s
relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning)
to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.
The RPL process will not be applied to any HLTENN units if the
prior learning was not in a related nursing discipline.
Credit Transfer (CT)
Credit Transfer (CT) for HLTENN units is granted only for
students who complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved
as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation
Standards.
Applicants for Credit Transfer must complete the credit
transfer application form, attach a copy of a verified Award or Statement of
Attainment and submit the application to the course coordinator/delegate.
The course coordinator/delegate must check the Award or
Statement of Attainment and grant Credit Transfer for identical units that
have been identified as being completed at another Registered Training
Organisation or through USI registry.
Verified copies of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment
used as the basis for granting Credit Transfer must be placed in the student
files.
The student and the course coordinator/delegate must sign the
completed Credit Transfer record.
Granting of Credit Transfer must be recorded as a unit outcome
in the student’s file. Student’s individual training plans will be adjusted
to reflect any Credit Transfer granted.
