SDF Module 10: Real Skills, Real Impact – RPL and Applied Competence
Real learning isn’t attendance — it’s application.
This module closes the series with a deep dive into applied competence, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and what it means to truly develop your workforce.
🎯 Use this module if you want to champion meaningful learning — not just paper trails.
Summary / Objectives :
You’ll understand how to support RPL candidates, define applied competence, and ensure your learning programmes create visible, measurable change.
What You’ll Learn:
The 3 pillars of applied competence
How RPL works — and where to use it
Evidence gathering and workplace assessment
Building learning cultures that go beyond compliance
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Treating RPL as a shortcut
Ignoring informal skills in your planning
Planning for delivery, not for impact
What to Do Next:
Download the Applied Competence & RPL Toolkit
Identify one area where RPL could benefit your workforce
Revisit Module 1 — and begin again, with smarter insight
Watch the Training
Applied Competence & RPL Toolkit
Checklist and guide for recognising informal learning and supporting RPL candidates.