Recognition of Prior Study and Work Experience

You may be able to obtain an exemption for a Kaplan award subject based on your previous study or work experience. To do this you need to submit evidence that demonstrates you have already met the requirements of the subject through these other means.

Evidence may take many forms e.g. information about approved study, information about work experience, certificates, transcripts or other credentials.

Generally an exemption for a postgraduate subject can be obtained via study with approved higher education providers. Relevant work experience at the appropriate level may also be included.

An exemption for a vocational-level (professional education) subject can be obtained by work experience, previous study, or a combination of both.

Methods of exemption

 

Higher Education

Professional  Education

Fees per subject

Higher Education Subject Exemptions

 

$250
Exemptions for Qualified Accountants

 

No fee

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

 

$265

Mutual Recognition

 

No fee

Automatic Exemptions

$55 (Professional education only)

Assessment Only*

$315 - $940

 

 For more information, read the Kaplan Recognition Policy on the Policies page.

Evidence and other requirements

To apply for an exemption you need to follow two main steps.

  1. Read the information in each Kit carefully. It will give you guidance on the requirements for each method of exemption and help you determine if you have the required evidence.
  2. Gather the evidence you need to support your application for exemption.

Higher Education Subject Exemptions

Permits an exemption into a Kaplan Higher Education award course through submitting evidence of your approved study from other organisations.

  1. PDF Download the Higher Education Subject Exemption Application Form
  2. Provide evidence of your prior study on the Subject Pro Forma. This is the required format in which you need to submit your evidence.

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Exemptions for qualified accountants

If you are a CA, CPA or ACCA qualified accountant you may be eligible to gain  up to four free subject credits into a Kaplan postgraduate qualification in applied finance or financial planning.

 Find out more

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognises the skills, knowledge and experience you have acquired through previous training, work or life experience towards a Kaplan professional education award course.

  1. PDF Download the RPL Application Form
  2. Document and/or provide evidence of your prior study, knowledge and experience on the relevant RPL Portfolio of Evidence Guideline document:

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Mutual Recognition

Recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations towards a Kaplan professional education award course.

  1. PDF Download and complete the Mutual Recognition Application Form
  2. Submit copies of your award or certificate with your completed application form.

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Automatic Exemptions

Are based on previous study with an approved education provider.

  1. Check whether the subject you have studied is listed on the Automatic Exemption List
  2. PDF Download and complete application in the Automatic Exemption Application Form
  3. Submit copies of your award and/or certificate together with the Application Form.

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Assessment Only

Allows confirmation of your skills and knowledge directly against the subject outcomes by successfully completing all assessment tasks for the subject.
No subject notes or learning resources are provided.

  1. PDF Download the Assessment Only Form to determine if the subject you wish to complete is available via this pathway.
  2. Complete the standard Kaplan enrolment form for that subject nominating Assessment Only in front of the subject name and number.
  3. Complete your assessments by the specified due dates.

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Assessment Only - RG146

Allows confirmation of your skills and knowledge directly against the subject outcomes by successfully completing the relevant exam or assignment. No subject notes or learning resources are provided.

This option is available for Generic Knowledge, Financial Planning, Life Insurance, Superannuation, Securities, Derivatives, Managed Investments, Foreign Exchange and Adviser Skills.

Students wishing to take this option must meet the ‘five out of eight years’ industry experience requirements.

  1. Review the Subject Learning Outcome and Overviews.
  2. PDF Download and complete the Tier 1 Enrolment Kit.

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Recognition and exemption documents

PDF  Assessment Only Form
PDF  Australian Qualifications Framework
PDF  Automatic Exemption Application Form
PDF  Automatic Exemption List
PDF  Higher Education Subject Exemption Application Form
PDF  Mutual Recognition Application Form
PDF  RPL Application Form
 Kaplan Recognition Policy 
 Subject Pro Formas - Higher Education subjects

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