RPL Form Please read the information below and complete all sections of this form. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ACFB provides a simple process in gaining Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for qualifications and/or experience that you may already have. This can then reduce the price and duration of your course making it even easier to study. All applications for RPL are considered by ACFB’s Course Coordinator and Principal and NO claims for RPL will be considered unless accompanied by the relevant documentation outlined below. What evidence do I need? Examples of supporting evidence will include: • Academic Transcripts and Certificates. (Please DO NOT send your original documents) • Examples of any industry experience • An up-to-date resume detailing qualifications and experience relevant to this course •A signed letter from your manager/employer stating that you have worked previously or are currently working within this industry, including your responsibilities within this role. How does the RPL process work? Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40312 Step 2 Once ACFB receives your completed RPL Form and supporting evidence, we will then map out any RPL that you may be entitled to which normally takes between 10-14 days. As soon as this is completed we then notify you of: The Units of Competency you have been successful in gaining RPL. The Units of Competence that have not been successful. And/or the Units of Competency(s) that additional evidence may be required for. This additional evidence may include a practical demonstration, written assessment, additional documents or a combination of all. #You will also be able to see the amended cost of your course (which will include the RPL fees) prior to enrolling. Step 3 Once you agree to the RPL awarded, please sign, date and return the RPL form sent to you, pay your deposit and we can get you started. Where do I send my RPL Forms? Once you have completed all sections of this RPL form and attached all relevant documents, please send them to: ACFB Att: Course Coordinator Suite 4/333 Mitcham Rd, Step 1 Each student wishing to gain RPL for a Unit of Competency or Course must simply complete this form and send it in with all relevant evidence to support their claim for RPL, and must be accompanied with their Enrolment Form. Mitcham, Victoria, 3132 Personal Details Title Surname Date of Birth Gender Phone Number (Home) Phone Number (Mobile) Address City/ Suburb State Email First Name Course Intake Date Postcode I have attached my Academic Transcripts and supporting evidence Yes No Previous Qualifications In the area below, please list all relevant qualifications that you feel would assist you in your claim for RPL. Previous Experience In the area below, please list all relevant experience that you feel would assist you in your claim for RPL. How do I complete this form? The table below and on the following pages outlines each unit associated with the Certificate III in Fitness course. Please write your relevant qualification(s) and/or experience next to the unit(s) you wish to gain RPL for. Unit Code Unit Title BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others Unit Description & Examples This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to work in a group environment such as promoting team commitment and cooperation and supporting team members. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Previous experience working within the health or similar industry, Reference letters (with contact details) outlining job duties, confirming employment, etc. HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients This unit covers the skills required by practitioners to establish and maintain effective communication with the client throughout all interactions and provide basic counseling as required and as appropriate to facilitate the treatment or health service being provided. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Previous experience working within the health or similar industry, Reference letters (with contact details) outlining job duties, confirming employment, etc. HLTCOM405D Administer a Practice This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide administration for a clinical health practice according to the size and scale of the business. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Previous experience working within the health or similar industry, Reference letters (with contact details) outlining job duties, confirming employment, including - booking clients for appointments, reordering stock, taking payments, cleaning (If you are running a business, a copy of fliers, business card, ABN etc) Please write in your relevent qualification or experience Unit Code Unit Title Unit Description HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other Health care Professionals when appropriate This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange referrals to other health care professionals when required. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Copies of 3 x written referrals you have given to a client referring them to medical/allied health/complementary therapies, Completion of ACFB e-learning quiz/oral questioning related to appropriate referral mechanisms/pathways for specific conditions HLTCOM408D Use Specific/Medical terminology to Communicate effectively This unit covers the skills required to understand and respond to instructions, carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal and external clients in a health care practice, using appropriate practice-specific health terminology. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Completion of a medical terminology/ medical abbreviation unit within another health course, 10 copies of example documents demonstrating your use of medical terms and use of common medical abbreviations in a health / massage setting HLTFA311A Apply First Aid This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Certificate Copy of a current first aid Please write in your relevent qualification or experience Unit Code Unit Title Unit Description HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in the Health Industry: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a health setting with clients, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Previous experience working within the health or similar industry, Reference letters (with contact details) outlining job duties, confirming employment, etc. HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Completion of a WHS unit within another health course at an appropriate level, Previous work experience within WHS field with reference letter/ job descriptions and contacts for verifications. HLTIN301C Comply with Infection control Policies and Procedures: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the organisation Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Completion of an infection control unit within another health course at an appropriate level, Previous work experience where infection control was of high priority. This can be verified by a reference letter/job descriptions and contacts for verifications Please write in your relevent qualification or experience Unit Code Unit Title Unit Description HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status This unit of competency describes a detailed level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to confirm physical health status. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Completion of anatomy and physiology unit within another health course at an appropriate level, Completion of oral questioning/e-learning activities to ensure knowledge is current HLTREM401D Work within a Massage Framework This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a massage framework. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Practical demonstration of working through the full massage framework, Case study with real client, Submission of 50 hour logbook demonstrating ability to work through framework appropriate to each client case (client personal information blacked out) HLTREM406C Provide Massage Treatment: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to administer client basic massage treatment according to the philosophy and practices of a massage therapy framework. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Relevant experience. Partial RPL can be gained for individual techniques Practical demonstration of each of the following massage techniques: Relaxation massage, Pre & post sports massage, Assisted stretching (including PNF) & Active stretching, Regional treatment for specific presenting cases Only for full unit RPL: Case study – real client Please write in your relevent qualification or experience Unit Code Unit Title Unit Description HLTREM407C Plan the Massage Treatment: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare clients for basic massage and negotiate treatment with them. Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Practical demonstration of working through the full massage framework, Case study with real client, Submission of 50 hour logbook demonstrating ability to work through framework appropriate to each client case (client personal information blacked out) HLTREM408C Apply Massage Assessment Framework HLTREM409C Perform Massage Health Assessment This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret information gathered in the health assessment and make and review accurate assessment for basic massage treatment Example Evidence - Relevant transcript & certificate, Completion or oral questioning/written questioning on postural assessment, APR ROM & basic orthopaedic tests (mainly safety tests and flexibility tests), Demonstration of completing postural assessment, APR ROM & basic orthopaedic tests, Practical demonstration of working through the full massage framework, Case study with real client, Submission of 50 hour logbook demonstrating ability to work through framework appropriate to each client case (client personal information blacked out) Please write in your relevent qualification or experience