Apply for Advanced Standing Credits or Higher Education Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

For assessment of Advanced Standing you must attach and submit all relevant documentation, as per the Academic Credit Policy.
Guidelines and helpful information on applying for Advanced Standing can be found on the Advanced Standing website.

Applicants for advanced standing on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are advised to refer to our RPL Student Guidelines [PDF 35KB]. A Learning Outcomes Audit form which is located in the Student Guidelines: RPL application must be submitted for each unit for which RPL is sought.

For general enquiries and assistance with your application, please contact studentHQ OR make an online enquiry via Ask George.

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Swinburne Identification

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Have you previously applied for Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer?

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How many units did you receive Advanced Standing or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for?

Has any of the study used to gain previous Advanced Standing been included in this application?

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Do you have new information or documentation to support your request for Advanced Standing?

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Thank you for your interest, however you cannot lodge a further advanced standing application without new information or documentation.

Details of Advanced Standing

Do you know which Swinburne units you are applying for Advanced Standing?

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What is the basis of your Advanced standing application?

Previous Academic Credit Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Both

Swinburne unit code Note: Unit Codes may be changed when entered to reflect their current Swinburne code	Swinburne unit title Note: Unit Titles will be automatically filled when a valid unit code is entered	Previous Institution name or enter 'RPL'	Previous Institution unit code	Previous Institution unit title	Result	Year

Previous Study

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Supporting documentation

Applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

Official Academic Transcript, ( or OUA Records of Results ) showing units completed inclusive of any grades or marks
Unit outlines of the previous study units for which academic credit is sought. (Higher Education course enrolments only).
Letter of Completion, Testamur or Award Certificate (Compulsory for Advanced Diploma/Diploma courses)
RPL Resume (Compulsory for RPL applications)
Evidence of prior learning experiences (Compulsory for RPL applications)
Learning Outcomes Audit form
Other
Official transcript is required

Important: Original or certified copies will only be accepted as supporting documentation for applications. For information on certified documents, please visit the Victorian Institute of Teaching website Victorian Institute of Teaching website.

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For all Advanced Standing application conditions, please refer to Getting credit for prior study or experience.

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