Professional Development

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

What is RPL?

RPL is an assessment process that recognises your prior studies and industry experience to determine if they meet the requirements of a qualification. When you submit an expression of interest for RPL, you may be awarded a ‘credit’ for previous study that may result in a reduction of the amount of units required to complete your qualification.

Why undertake RPL?

  • formal recognition of your skills and knowledge gathered through your work experience
  • an internationally recognised qualification from the Asia-Pacific region’s leading insurance education and training provider
  • opportunities for career advancement
  • a domestic qualification for overseas professionals (working in Australia, New Zealand or elsewhere)
  • ANZIIF membership with accompanying membership benefits
  • ANZIIF post-nominal for use on your business cards, email signature and LinkedIn
  • ANZIIF digital badge to display and share your professional achievements

Can I receive credit?

If you have completed a unit or units of competency from another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is the same or equivalent to an ANZIIF competency / Skills Unit, then you may be eligible for credit.

Credit may only be applied if the unit or units of competency attained is from a qualification on ANZIIF’s scope of registration.

If your application is approved by ANZIIF, you may receive credit for one or more Skills Units.

If your application to attain a qualification or Skills Unit through RPL or credit is not successful, you will need to enrol into, and complete, the relevant Skills Unit(s) in order to complete your qualification.

To submit an expression of interest

If you have five years' relevant experience in the insurance industry, you may be eligible to seek full or partial RPL and/or credit transfer for a qualification or for a Skills Unit.

Submit your expression of interest and email a copy of the following documents including your ANZIIF Master ID* to [email protected]:

  • Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Current position description (PD)
  • Statement of Attainment/s and Certificate/s from an Australian Registered Training Organisation (if applicable)

*If you have not yet created a Master ID, please sign up online.

For details about New Zealand RPL compliance, visit ANZIIF New Zealand Compliance for Advisers.

Membership certificates (if applicable)

For ANZIIF membership queries, please contact Customer Service.

ANZIIF will review your documents above and may contact you if further details are required.

You will be provided with a pathway (including any credits awarded) and will be invited to participate in a pre-application discussion with an assessor to assess your eligibility for RPL assessment. If you are not eligible, you will be advised in writing with a reason.

What is the RPL assessment process?

  1. A pre-application online meeting is held with an assessor to formally assess your eligibility. The purpose of the discussion is for the assessor to assess your suitability for RPL and to provide you with information about the RPL assessment. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and determine whether RPL is for you before submitting the Application Form.
  2. If eligible, you will be provided with an RPL application form.
  3. Submit an application form and make payment.
  4. A customised RPL Kit will be provided with templates for completion.
  5. Complete and submit your RPL portfolio of evidence.
  6. Once your evidence is assessed.
  7. The outcome of your assessment will be advised after the assessment interview.

What is the RPL investment?

The cost of a full qualification is AU $2,900 or NZ $3,190.

The cost per Skills Unit is AU $420 or NZ $495.

Can I appeal the outcome of the decision related to my expression of interest?

You may appeal the outcome of your expression of interest or RPL assessment outcome within 10 business days of the determination.

Expression of interest

You can request a review of the decision of your expression of interest by emailing [email protected], and include a statement in support of your appeal for consideration for RPL.

Once your appeal has been received, the RTO Compliance and Accreditation Manager will consider your appeal, and a decision will be emailed to you within 10 business days.

RPL assessment

You will be advised of the outcome of your RPL assessment within 1 business day of the assessment interview. If deemed not yet competent, you will be provided with specific feedback on the evidence gap(s).

The assessor will document the reasons for non-competence and recommend a pathway for you to be reassessed. If sought, reassessment will be completed by the same assessor(s) where appropriate, or by an alternative assessor if required to ensure fairness and impartiality. You will be advised of the reassessment decision within 10 business days of your request.

A reassessment decision will be recorded in the student management system with supporting evidence retained in accordance with ANZIIF’s records management and appeals procedure.

For further details, please refer to ANZIIF’s Appeals Policy located Complaints and Appeals Policy located on the Student Policy website.

ANZIIF RPL FAQS