Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my course take

  • If you are using RPL/RCC to obtain your qualification – it will take as long as it takes for you to gather the required evidence. You provide this evidence to the Training Organisation, they check it and if no further evidence is required – they will arrange to mail you the qualification. From beginning to end – this process generally takes 30-45 days
  • If you are obtaining your qualification by a combination of RPL/RCC & Coursework – the time frame depends upon how many classes you have to attend and when these classes are
  • If you are obtaining your qualification by coursework – the study for your qualification generally takes between 3 months and one year, depending upon the pace you wish to study

What does RPL/RCC mean?

  • RPL means Recognition of Prior Learning
  • RCC means Recognition of Current Competency
  • RPL is a process in which you provide evidence that you have already completed and passed studies in the same or a similar subject
  • RCC is a process in which you provide documentary evidence that you already have the skills, knowledge and experience required to pass that subject

How many qualifications can I do at once?

  • A maximum of two qualifications per calendar year can be undertaken by a student.

I’m not sure which qualifications I should study

  • You are welcome to email our qualified Career Consultant Sam – sam@courseresource.com.au
  • There is no charge for this service
  • Sam will liaise with you via email and discuss with you which qualifications might reflect your current experience, and which may help you achieve your aspirations and career goals

Will I have to pay a tuition fee?

  • We refer to many Training Organisations and each Training Organisation has a different policy around tuition fees
  • The courses that automatically attract tuition fees are clearly marked
  • If you undertake any part of the qualification by coursework – you will be charged a tuition fee
  • Tuition fees can be paid using payment plans – you can discuss this with the Training Organisation you have been referred to

What is an RTO?

  • An RTO is an organisation, registered in accordance with the AQTF Standards for Registered Training Organisations, to provide specific vocational education and training and/or assessment services
  • RTOs may include TAFE institutes, private providers, community providers, schools, higher education institutions, industry organisations and enterprises

I’ve filled in my form – what happens now?

  • Scan and email your completed form to sam@courseresource.com.au or mail it to Course Resource, Suite 2, 29 Red Robin Rd, Truganina, 3029 – please remember to include a copy of your drivers licence & Medicare card
  • We will notify you via email which Training Organisation you have been referred to
  • The Training Organisation will contact you and arrange your course induction
  • We will contact you regularly to see how your studies are progressing

Our Role

  • We refer students to independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These RTOs will assume responsibility for your on-going education and training. Basic Bar Pty Ltd (trading as Course Resource) receives a financial benefit from each RTO to whom you are referred and with whom you enrol and/or when you complete your education or training with that RTO. Nonetheless, all matters relating to your education and training will be dealt with by the relevant RTO to whom you are referred. Where necessary, we will liaise with the relevant RTO to whom you are referred, but we request that you deal directly with that RTO, including forwarding payment of any fees to that RTO. In respect of any other matters or queries that you may have from time to time, please continue to correspond with us.