RPL certificate cancellation: Are You at Risk of Losing Your Qualification?
If you obtained your qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), it’s important to be aware of recent actions taken by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Some RPL certificates are being cancelled due to concerns about the integrity of the training and assessment processes used by certain Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). This move by ASQA has significant implications, particularly for individuals using their qualifications for employment, licensing, or Australian migration purposes.
Why are certificates being cancelled?
ASQA is responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. The authority has found evidence that certain RTOs issued qualifications without:
- Conducting genuine or adequate training and assessment.
- Verifying applicants’ skills through proper evidence.
- Providing required work placements or supervision.
- Using qualified assessors or compliant assessment tools.
In some cases, qualifications were granted on the basis of fabricated or fraudulent documents, raising serious concerns about their validity.
Who is affected from the RPL certificate cancellation?
If you received a qualification through an RPL pathway from an RTO that is under investigation, has been de-registered, or found to be non-compliant, your certificate may be cancelled.
This can directly impact:
- Licensing or registration in trade or regulated occupations.
- Employment opportunities where a valid qualification is required.
- Skills assessments for skilled migration applications.
- Your eligibility for visa pathways including the 482, 186, or general skilled migration visas.
What steps can you take?
If you’re unsure whether your qualification is at risk, we strongly recommend the following steps:
- Check if your RTO is affected
Visit the ASQA website to see current lists of RTOs under investigation or de-registered. - Review ASQA’s guidance
ASQA has published fact sheets explaining your rights and the steps you can take if your qualification is affected. - Contact your RTO
Ask your RTO whether your qualification remains valid and whether they have received any communication from ASQA. - Respond to any notices from ASQA
If ASQA contacts you, respond promptly and provide any documentation that proves you completed valid training and assessment. - Seek professional advice
If your qualification has been cancelled, or you are unsure of your position, speak to a migration agent or lawyer immediately. This is especially important if you are relying on your qualification for a visa or licensing purpose.
How Better Life Migration can help?
At Better Life Migration, we understand how distressing and disruptive this situation can be. Our team can:
- Review your qualifications and RPL documents.
- Help you assess your eligibility for skills assessments through alternative pathways.
- Provide guidance on how a cancelled qualification may impact your migration plans.
- Assist you in developing a new migration strategy if required.
We offer professional advice tailored to your specific case, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Need advice on your qualification or visa options?
📞 Call us on 0415 419 414
🌐 Visit www.betterlifemigration.com.au
