Some people know exactly what kind of qualification they want. For others however, things are not so simple.

Vocational qualifications have different levels. Your previous experience may qualify you for recognition at one level of the qualification you request but not at another.

When you submit your RPL application, the CLJA assessment team will assess your request against the evidence provided to establish which level is most relevant to your existing knowledge, skills, experience and training.

Qualification Levels and Descriptions:

Advanced Diploma - People working at this level are likely to be senior managers or technical managers. They apply fundamental principles and techniques and significant judgement in planning, design and leadership.

Diploma - At this level, people are likely to be managers who plan, initiate new approaches and apply judgement in managing themselves and others. They apply their knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas.

Certificate IV - Certificate IV level may apply to people who are supervisors or have advanced skills. They have a broad range of skills, can evaluate and plan, and can provide some management and guidance to others.

Certificate III - People working at this level perform a defined range of skilled operations, using discretion and judgement. They can select, adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.

NOTE: Many Diploma's receive up to 8 units of credit (1/3 degree) towards a variety of University Degrees throughout Australia and an Advanced Diploma has the possibility of up to 12 units (half degree) of credit towards a relevant degree. Examples of possible degrees include but not limited to:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Communication
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Justice
• Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice,
• Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies
• Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology)
• Bachelor of Education

• Click on the qualification/s that interest you and analyse
• Decide what qualification/s you would like to be assessed for
• Click on the ‘Request an Assessment’ link and complete the form - all information is secure and confidential
• Receive an instant instructional email on what evidence to gather and how to send it to the College for assessment
• Collect your evidence and send it through to the College
• Receive your RPL assessment result via email and if you have approval select the qualification/s that you wish to be awarded and complete the payment form

Once funds are received by the College, certificate/s and academic transcript/s will be issued and sent via 'Registered Mail'.

University opportunities.

Justice qualifications provide you with formal qualification that equals your police experience, knowledge and skills.

A justice qualification rewards your many years of working with the community and inside the criminal justice system. The Diploma and Advanced Diploma's enable you to receive credit towards a University Degree to help you with promotion opportunities or move into the private sectors, such as Probation and Parole or Law.

These are perfect qualifications to provide you with recognition for your operational policing experience and the diversity of your experience.

You can use your Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Justice when seeking entry and credit into relevant University degrees, for example Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Justice, Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies or Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology).

Display a justice qualification with pride!

Employment and University opportunities.

Business qualifications provide you with formal recognition that equals your police experience, knowledge and skills.

Business qualifications and experience are invaluable assets in any industry and sort after in all government and private sectors throughout Australia.

You can use your Diploma of Business when seeking entry and credit into relevant University degrees, for example Bachelor of Business.

Display a Business qualification with pride!