Anyone can apply, however only applicants who can demonstrate sufficient evidence to confirm they are competent in the qualification.

Applicants who can demonstrate sufficient evidence to confirm they are competent in the qualification will qualify. A suitably qualified assessor will discuss your suitability with you after you have submitted an application.

You must demonstrate the appropriate level of literacy and numeracy required for the individual units as specified in the Assessment Guides.

Sufficient evidence is defined as being able to demonstrate you are competent in the units of competency you are applying for credit in. This can be in various formats such as a portfolio of evidence as below.

Portfolios of evidence, which may include; prior qualifications, resumes, references, position descriptions, work examples,photographs/videos, practical/workplace observation, skills tests and assignments and a competency conversation. For further information, please refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning and Transfer Credit Policy and Procedure.

You have the right to appeal a decision of AHSR/ASMI, please refer to the Grievances, Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure for further information.

Yes, if you can provide the required evidence

No, but you must have currency (within 2 years) in your industry and be able to demonstrate competence in the units of competency being applied for.

From two weeks to six months or as long as it takes for you to demonstrate / provide sufficient evidence required to satisfy the units of competency that you will need to achieve the award.