3. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) Students may apply for exemptions by providing evidence of relevant skills and knowledge. These exemptions will only be granted when all the stated learning outcomes and performance criteria of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) course unit/s have been demonstrated. Where RPL is granted before your visa has been issued, then the period of the course will be adjusted appropriately when the CoE is issued. If RPL is granted after your visa has been issued then the College will report the change to DIBP. A full time study load (20 hours per week) must be maintained.