Fast Track Recognition Services
TAFE NSW - Western Institute offers a customised and flexible recognition service for individuals or employers.
What is Recognition?
TAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences.
If you have formal qualifications from a TAFE, university, school or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia, containing content that is included in the qualification you want to study, you can apply for recognition. If you hold qualifications gained overseas, TAFE NSW will carefully consider them during the recognition process.
If you have been working in an occupation that is relevant to a qualification you are seeking you have probably developed skills and knowledge which can be assessed for recognition.
You may also have developed valuable skills by working for a community or voluntary organisation or through other life experiences such as hobbies, sport and leisure activities.
Benefits of Fast Track Recognition Services
You will receive the following benefits from Fast Track services:
- You can have improved access to a career pathway
- You can gain a national qualification faster
- You can take part in a service which is customised to meet your needs
- You can have your current skills and work experience recognised
- You will have less time undertaking formal study
- You can gain recognition for a whole course or part of it
As an employer you can receive the following benefits for your employees from Fast Track services:
- You can build your employees’ confidence by gaining nationally recognised qualifications
- You can increase workplace productivity by maximising return on investment in training
- You will be able to identify the current skills and experience of your employees
- You can confirm the competence of employees for a classification in an industrial award
- You can identify training needs to achieve competence in specific areas
How does Fast Track work?
- First, you make a decision on the qualification you are seeking recognition for
- Complete a Fast Track Application form and pay an initial recognition interview fee of $135
- The interview will be arranged at a time that suits you
- Attend the interview and discuss your skills, experience and existing qualifications
- You will receive a Recognition Kit which provides additional information on the recognition process
- A proposal will then be provided to you which details the expected time, cost and steps to complete the recognition process
- You accept the proposal and pay the agreed recognition fee
- You will receive support from a Fast Track Assessor to complete the agreed recognition process
- You will need to provide evidence to gain recognition
- Evidence could include a portfolio, work based assessment, work samples, skills testing and employer reports
How much does Fast Track Recognition Services Cost?
As this service is customised for each person costs may vary depending on the type of qualification or the individualised support requested by the applicant.
It will cost $135 for an initial recognition interview to commence the Fast Track Recognition Services
After your interview you will be provided with a detailed action plan and a quotation for the cost to proceed with the recognition assessment.
Additional costs may apply if an applicant needs more support to compile recognition evidence or complete assessments.
Employers may also request a specific quotation for completion of recognition services for a group of employees.
To find out more information
Contact the appropriate Faculty Business Coordinator.
