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the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

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Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer (VET and Foundation) Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	20th October 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	9th July 2031	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Chief Executive	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	Executive Director Educational Excellence	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	28th September 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Meagan Wilson Director Vocational Education and Training	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Marc Blanks Executive Director Educational Excellence	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Enquiries Contact	Meagan Wilson Director Vocational Education and Training Vocational Education Training	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The Skills and Learning Recognition, Credit Transfer (VET & Foundation) Policy was reviewed and updated with minor amendments as follows:
• Updated title to Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer (VET & Foundation) Policy,
• Clauses 6 to 8 & 21a updated RPL wording
• Updated Policy Topic under Section 3 to Granting Credit Transfers and Recognition of Prior Learning.

Clauses Amended:Policy: 6-8, 21a