RPL - 11035NAT: Course in Specialist Body Piercing - Application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment
process that recognises the skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained
through previous training, employment, and industry practice.

The 11035NAT Specialist Body Piercing RPL pathway is
designed for experienced body piercers who can demonstrate competency in
professional body piercing practices.

This process allows your existing skills and knowledge to be
assessed against the requirements of the nationally recognised 11035NAT
Course in Specialist Body Piercing. The qualification combines three
nationally recognised units:

1. HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Control Standards
2. NAT11035001 Advise on specialist body piercings
3. NAT11035002 Provide specialist body piercings

The RPL process is completed online and requires you to
provide evidence demonstrating your current skills, experience, and knowledge
within the body piercing industry.

This RPL pathway is suitable for experienced body piercers
who:

• Have been working within the body piercing industry
• Have completed previous piercing training
• Regularly perform body piercing procedures
• Have knowledge of infection control, sterilisation, client
  consultation, and piercing practices
• Can provide evidence of their industry experience and skills
  

This is not designed for beginners or individuals with
limited piercing experience. The RPL process is designed to assess existing
competency gained through industry experience.

• Students must have some form of piercing training or experience to qualify for RPl in Body Piercing

• Students need to be at least 18 years old in order to have sufficient maturity to advise on and provide body piercings.
• Basic Language, literacy and numeracy skills in English (LLN)
  
• Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Victoria only

• Unique Student Identifier (USI) – Australia wide

• Access to a functional pc or tablet device with internet access and Google Chrome internet browser.

To be eligible for RPL, applicants will need to provide
evidence of their existing skills and experience.

Examples of evidence may include:

• Details of previous body piercing training
• Evidence of employment or self-employment within the
  piercing industry
• Portfolio of completed work
• Photos/videos demonstrating piercing procedures
• Evidence of infection control practices
• Workplace procedures or documentation
• Client consultation and record-keeping processes
• Any relevant qualifications or professional development

All evidence must be relevant and mapped against the requirements of the HLTINF005, NAT11035001 and NAT11035002 units of competency.

RPL Application: $50 (non-refundable application
processing fee)

Once your application has been reviewed and approved:

Full RPL Program: $1,499

The application process allows our team to review your
experience and determine whether RPL is an appropriate pathway before
commencing the full assessment process.

Online only.

The RPL process is completed through an online interactive assessment pathway.

Online theory and assessment access remains available for 3
months.

Most students complete the RPL process within 1–3 months
depending on the evidence provided and any additional assessment requirements.

Your skills and knowledge will be assessed against areas
including:

• Professional body piercing practices
• Client consultation and advice
• Jewellery selection and suitability
• Piercing site assessment
• Contra-indications and risk considerations
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Sterilisation processes
• Equipment safety and use
• Consent and client education
• Post-piercing care advice
• Professional and legal responsibilities

These areas align with the skills and knowledge covered within the 11035NAT Specialist Body Piercing course.

Once your application has been submitted:

Your experience and evidence will be reviewed by our
assessment team.

We will determine whether your existing skills align with
the requirements of the qualification.

If gaps are identified, additional training or assessment
may be required.

Once competency has been successfully demonstrated, you may
be eligible to receive the nationally recognised qualification.

RPL is an assessment pathway, not a shortcut or guaranteed qualification.

Applicants must demonstrate that their existing skills and knowledge meet the requirements of the qualification. If additional gap training or assessment is required, this may need to be completed before competency can be awarded.