Application tips

• Your WIL application form must primarily focus on your new rotation position and you must complete the additional section on page 2 titled ‘Rotation applications only’.
• You must provide the position description of your existing role that comprehensively lists your current duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure you apply at least 10 business days before starting your rotation.

View how to submit your rotation for credit

Option 2: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is only available to students with a level 3 or level 7 ‘MWL’ coded WIL unit in their degree. 

If you have a minimum of 3 years full-time Australian work experience (within the last 5 years), in a discipline-related role, you may be eligible to apply for RPL. Postgraduate students must also have demonstrated leadership experience.^{^}

You must provide evidence of learnings, and your achievement against the learning outcomes of eligible unit MWL318 or MWL718 to support your application. Please note that you are only able to obtain RPL for one level 3 or level 7 WIL unit based on their work experience.

You are unable to apply for RPL for MWL305, MWL316, MWL317, MWL319, MWL705, MWL716, MWL717 or MWL719 based on work experience.

Applications are managed by Domestic Admissions and International Admissions and assessed in accordance with the RPL policy. When applying for RPL based on work experience, you will need to provide the following documentation:

• a professional CV
• the official position description of the role
• a written statement clearly linking the professional experience to your course/major discipline.
• a written statement addressing the unit learning outcomes (ULOs). Please list each ULO as a separate heading and outline over approximately 3 or 4 paragraphs (400-500 words) your understanding of the ULO, and how you have met that ULO. This should clearly address how your work experience relates to each Unit Learning Outcome (ULO), of the unit in which you are applying for. Please note that your experience/in-house training should cover more than 80% of this content.
• a verifying statement from a supervisor/employer on company letterhead stating that they have read your application and that what you have stated is an accurate statement of your skills and knowledge.

Other useful documentation to include in support of your application include: evidence of training programmes attended, references from employers outlining your responsibilities, letters from clients, evaluations from supervisors, job descriptions, documented work tasks etc.

View the RPL website for further information about RPL and how to apply

^{^additional criteria may apply.}