The parliamentary question seeks data on the uptake of fee reductions and exemptions for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in WA, aiming to understand how RPL is facilitating upskilling. The answer provides figures and refers to a tabled paper for occupational breakdowns.

AnsweredQoN 1722Legislative Council
Asked
3 March 2010
Portfolio
Training and Workforce Development

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I refer to Recognition of Prior Learning as outlined in the document titled, ‘Training WA: Planning for the Future 2009 -2018,’ and I ask -
(1) How many people have applied for and been given a 50 percent reduction of fees for recognition of their prior learning, in order to train at a higher level?
(2) Can the Minister provide a breakdown of the occupational areas in which this has occurred?
(3) How many people have been given a total fee exemption?

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Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
48 days
(1) 3,145 people have applied for and received a 50% reduction of fees for recognition of their prior learning, in order to train at a higher level.
(2) [See Tabled Paper No].
The data covers the period between 1 July 2009 and 31 December 2009. This data will not be fully validated and signed off by the Department until late April 2010.
(3) 103 people have been given a total fee exemption.
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