Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants may provide evidence of existing current qualifications that can be used to substitute some course modules. All candidates will need to apply and be approved prior to commencement of the course, for any acceptance of prior learning. 

Once the form is received, it will be assessed, and further information will be provided to the candidate on the next steps. 

It is important to avoid directly enrolling in a full course; the application should be completed first.  

CPR and First Aid 

Applicants who have the following qualifications can apply for RPL using the form at the bottom of this page.  

  • HLTAID009 Provide CPR completed in the past 12 months. 
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid completed in the past 2 years.  

 

Equivalency Applications 

Under the NRL Policy, all Sports Trainers must hold an NRL Sports Trainer Accreditation to practice in a Rugby League setting. If a candidate has a qualification that is recognised as an equivalent accreditation, then equivalency may be granted. 

The following qualifications are the only accreditations that are recognised as equivalencies. Each qualification will need to meet additional parameters to be granted an NRL Safety Education qualification. These include: 

  1. Sports Medicine Australia Level 1 Sports Trainer: an applicant who holds a current SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer Accreditation will be required to complete 3 x eLearning modules before the equivalency is granted. This is to ensure the Trainer is up to date with NRL-specific policies and procedures. 
  2. Sports Medicine Australia Level 2 Sports Trainer: an applicant who holds a current SMA Level 2 Sports Trainer Accreditation will be required to complete 3 x eLearning modules before the equivalency is granted. This is to ensure the Trainer is up to date with NRL specific policies and procedures. 

Evidence of current HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid as outlined above must also be submitted before equivalency can be approved. 

 

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