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As a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), you undergo training and gain valuable work experience. ACU recognises this and provides the opportunity to receive credit for your service.
Australian Catholic University (ACU) recognises the challenges involved in transitioning from the ADF into tertiary education.
To help you with this transition, we are the first Australian university to formally recognise the courses you have completed during your ADF service.
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal process of reviewing previously undertaken study or work experience. The courses you undertook while you were serving in the ADF are considered formal learning by ACU.
If this study or work experience is similar to ACU units, you may be eligible for credit towards your course.
RPL can reduce the amount of time it takes to finish your degree, and can also make your degree more cost-effective.
ACU has a tailored approach towards RPL for student veterans. We conducted an assessment of Initial Employment Training (IET) courses and promotion courses delivered by the ADF.
The amount of credit available is dependent on the duration of your IET and the rank you achieved during your service. We understand that there can be individual variations in a student veteran's service record, so we assess each case on its merits.
Your course rules will also influence how much RPL you are eligible for.
As a student veteran, you can always apply for RPL. Your course coordinator will assess your application for specified or unspecified credit.
There are four packages based upon your rank and IET course, as well as ACU's course rules.
Anyone who is Private proficient, or the equivalents in the RAN & RAAF, can access Package 1.
Army officers will be eligible for 40 points of credit towards the ACU Master of Business Administration if you have completed:
Use this link to register your interest for a course at ACU.
You'll need to share your name and contact details as well as your ADF service statement and educational history. Don't forget to tell us which course/s you are interested in.
You can reach out to us at Student Veteran Services if you have any questions about recognition of prior learning or applying for credit.
Email: studentveteranservices@acu.edu.au
Phone: 07 3623 7422
We're available 9am–5pm AEDT,
Monday to Friday
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