Unlock the value of lived experience by converting real‑world capability into recognised achievement.
Why It Matters
Experience is one of the most valuable — and most overlooked — sources of capability in any organisation. When skills gained through years of real‑world performance go unrecognised, individuals stay stuck, teams under‑utilise talent, and organisations miss opportunities to lift capability without additional training spend. RPL provides a structured, defensible pathway to formally acknowledge what people already know and can do.
Who This Service Is For
- Professionals seeking formal recognition of their existing skills
- Organisations wanting to uplift capability without unnecessary training
- HR and L&D teams needing compliant, evidence‑based assessment pathways
- Leaders wanting to support staff progression and mobility
- Individuals preparing for career advancement or qualification completion
Program Purpose
To provide a clear, supported, and assessor‑ready pathway for individuals to have their existing skills formally recognised through structured evidence mapping, competency conversations, and defensible assessment practice.
Program Outcomes
- Verified recognition of existing skills and experience
- A mapped portfolio aligned to national competency standards
- Clear identification of any remaining gaps
- A streamlined pathway to qualification completion
- Increased confidence, mobility, and professional credibility
Program Steps
- Initial Consultation — Clarify goals, qualification pathways, and evidence requirements.
- Evidence Mapping — Align existing experience to competency standards using structured tools.
- Portfolio Development — Build a compliant, assessor‑ready evidence portfolio.
- Competency Conversation — Conduct a structured interview to validate performance.
- Assessment Review — Ensure evidence meets RTO and AQF requirements.
- Final Submission — Prepare and present the completed RPL portfolio for assessment.
What’s Included
- One‑on‑one advisory sessions
- Evidence mapping tools and templates
- Portfolio structure and guidance
- Competency conversation preparation
- Assessor‑ready documentation
- Gap analysis and recommendations
- Support through to final submission
Expected Timeframes
Typical engagements run 2–6 weeks, depending on the qualification, the volume of evidence, the client’s availability, and the complexity of workplace experience. Fast‑track options are available for clients with strong existing evidence.
Investment
| Service Level | Investment Range | Service Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — Workforce RPL Advisory | $1,200 – $1,800 | For staff with strong evidence and straightforward roles. |
| Tier 2 — Workforce RPL Advisory + Evidence Development | $2,000 – $3,500 | For staff needing structured support, evidence development, and competency conversations. |
| Tier 3 — Workforce RPL Capability Uplift Package | $4,000 – $7,500 | For teams, complex roles, or higher‑level qualifications. Includes mapping, portfolio development, competency conversations, and submission support. |
| Enterprise / Bulk RPL Projects | Priced per scope | For organisations wanting multiple staff assessed or aligned to a capability uplift initiative. |
Why Choose McCormack Business Consulting
McCormack Business Consulting is led by Cheryl McCormack, a certified RPL assessor (TAE40122) with more than two decades of professional recruitment, interviewing, and capability assessment experience. Cheryl brings a unique blend of psychology, leadership development, and workforce training expertise, giving organisations confidence that their people are being assessed with rigour, fairness, and deep professional insight. With a career built on evaluating real‑world performance, Cheryl provides structured, defensible assessment pathways that recognise genuine capability and support meaningful workforce development.
Interested to know more? Book a no obligation conversation with Cheryl McCormack via Zoom. Alternatively, if you have some queries and your needs are time sensitive then flick them off in an email and Cheryl will respond shortly.