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Early Childhood Workforce - Recognition of Prior Learning package
In the 2011-12 Budget the Australian Government announced $9.2 million for a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) package to improve the quality and uptake of RPL assessments for early childhood professionals.
The RPL package will make it easier for early childhood workers to obtain or upgrade their qualifications. The Government recognises the significant barriers that workers located in rural and remote Australia have in accessing RPL and is providing additional assistance to workers in these areas.
The package includes:
- development of a new national assessment tool for Certificate III, Diploma and Advanced Diploma's in Children's Services
- funding for 600 existing RPL assessors to be trained in the use of this tool
- grants of up to $1125 for rural and remote early childhood workers to cover expenses associated with accessing RPL.
For more information on the RPL package please visit the RPL web page.