Advanced Standing, Credit and Substitution
- Search our Advanced Standing Database to find out what credit you can get for previously completed qualifications
- Advanced Standing
- Credit
- Formal Learning
- Non-Formal Learning
- Informal Learning
- Substitution/Preclusion
- How do I apply?
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing is the collective term for credit in all its forms and for the processes used by institutions/organisations to determine credit. These different credit processes and credit outcomes are all developed in order to enable students to advance towards completion of a qualification more quickly on the basis of relevant previous learning.
Credit
Credit is the assigned value of previous learning granted towards a qualification in recognition that this previous learning reflects and is equivalent to, in part or whole, the education requirements of the relevant qualification. For the purpose of credit previous learning includes formal, non-formal and in-formal learning.
Formal Learning
Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction that has been formally approved through accreditation/endorsement and leads to the full or partial attainment of a qualification (for example, a certificate, diploma or degree). This includes formal learning recognised as part of the AQF or other formal courses of study recognised by NOOSR or an institution/organisation. The Advanced Standing Search allows prospective students to enquire about possible course credit that may be awarded (in an ECU course) based on prior studies at Australian or international tertiary institutions.
Non-Formal Learning
Non-Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction but does not lead to the attainment of a formal qualification (for example, in-house professional development programs conducted by a business, education by professional associations, product courses and unaccredited structured training).
Informal Learning
Informal learning refers to learning that results through experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities. It is a natural consequence of everyday life. Unlike formal and non-formal learning, informal learning is not organised or structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support.
Substitution/Preclusion
A substitution/preclusion is recognition that an individual has previous learning which reflects and is equivalent to parts of the qualification which the individual is undertaking. This recognition exempts the individual from undertaking the relevant parts that have been achieved (units) but does not lead to credit. Typically, the individual will be required to select a different unit in lieu of the unit for which a substitution/preclusion has been granted and to complete the same number of units as required by the rules of the qualification.
How do I apply?
If you are applying on the basis of formal learning you need to:
- Access Application for Advanced Standing on line
- Contact your School Student Support Officer
- Submit your completed application along with supporting documentation to Student Central
If you are applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on the basis of informal & non-formal learning you need to contact your Course Coordinator whose details are available from the School Student Support Officer for application details.