RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

RPL is the formal acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through activities such as:
  • Formal courses and training programs (e.g. at University or TAFE)
  • Informal courses or training (e.g. a non-accredited program completed in preparation for or during ministry involvement)
  • Private study (e.g. done for enjoyment via internet)
  • Employment (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through employment)
  • Ministry involvement  (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through ministry involvement at your church)

​The term “RPL” is the term used to include, or be equivalent to “Credit”. RPL is “credit” given as a result of past studies, and past or current experience.

The Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology consists of:
  • Six (6) Core Units (completed through the CMT FreeBibleCollege Foundation Program)
  • Three (3) Elective Units

The Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology consists of:
  • Six (6) Core Units (completed through the CMT FreeBibleCollege Leadership Program)
  • Four (4) Elective Units

In order to be awarded the full qualification students will need to be assessed as competent in all of the above. Your competency can be assessed through:
  • Completion of the assessment in the normal manner (as a student)
  • Evidence that you can provide for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • A combination of both of the above
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APPLYING FOR RPL

To make an RPL submission please follow this process:
  1. Email a summary of your Christian Ministry experience to cmt@unet.org.au and explain that you are hoping to get your RPL.
  2. We will contact you to discuss the RPL process and then fee for this (depending on how much RPL you are eligible for). 
  3. If you decide to proceed, enrol in the course (Cert IV or Diploma) for which you are seeking RPL.
  4. Complete the RPL guide to make the formal RPL submission.