How do I enrol in a course? What is distance education? Is distance education for me? How are assessments conducted? What is the difference between a qualification and a statement of attainment? What is an RPL? What is the difference between RPL and Credit Transfer? What happens where an RPL application fails? What is an RTO? Who is VETAB? What is the AQF? What is the VET Sector? Can I use post nominals with the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Markets)? How do I enrol in a course? Once you have decided which course you would like to enrol in, click here to download an enrolment form. Once you have completed the enrolment form, send the form to HUBB Financial Institute. We cannot accept enrolments or payments via phone. Send completed enrolment forms to: Fax: +61 2 9972 7769 Mail: HUBB Financial Institute Pty Ltd Unit 5, 4 Skyline Place Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Australia Email: enquiry@hubbinstitute.com You will be advised as soon as your application has been processed. What is distance education? Distance education is a flexible and convenient way to study from any location. All relevant course materials are sent to you so you can study at anytime and at your own pace. Is distance education for me? If you like the idea of studying at your own pace and have the discipline and skills to manage your study independently, then distance education is for you. Distance education tends to suit busy people who do not want to be restricted by a set classroom schedule. How are assessments conducted? Assessments are conducted by either online exam or written assignment, or a combination of both. What is the difference between a qualification and a statement of attainment? A qualification means a formal certification in the VET sector by a Registered Training Organisation where a person has achieved all the units of competency or modules. A statement of attainment means formal certification in the VET sector by a Registered Training Organisation where the person has achieved: Part of a qualification; or One or more units of competency from a nationally endorsed training package; or All the unit of competency of modules comprising learning outcomes for an accredited course that does not meet the requirements for a qualification What is an RPL? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) means recognition of competencies currently held, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. RPL assesses the individual’s prior required learning to determine the extent to which that individual is currently competent against the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification. What is the difference between RPL and Credit Transfer? Recognition of prior learning (RPL) means recognition of competencies currently held, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. RPL assesses the individual’s prior required learning to determine the extent to which that individual is currently competent against the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification. Credit transfer means the advanced standing obtained from prior agreements between institutions or organisations on the credit value of specific courses, units of competency or modules. Thus, RPL is recognition or prior competencies regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. What happens where an RPL application fails? The student will be informed as soon as possible whether the application has been successful, unsuccessful or whether further information is required. There is no “pass or fail” for the RPL process; there will either be sufficient evidence to support competence or there will be insufficient evidence. Where the RPL process has been completed and remains unsuccessful then the applicant must complete the course. The process includes a Portfolio of evidence. What is an RTO? RTO is the abbreviation for Registered Training Organisation. It is defined as a training organisation registered by a registering body in accordance with the AQTF, within a defined scope of registration. In NSW, this accrediting body is VETAB. Who is VETAB? VETAB is the abbreviation for the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board. They have numerous functions including registering training organisations. What is the AQF? The AQF is the abbreviation for the Australian Qualifications Framework. This policy framework defines all qualifications recognised nationally in post-compulsory education and training within Australia. The AQF comprises titles and guidelines which define each qualification, together with principles and protocols covering cross-sectoral qualification linkages and issuance of qualifications and statements of attainment. What is the VET Sector? Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a term used internationally to describe education and training arrangements designed to prepare people for work or to improve the knowledge and skills of people already working. Can I use post nominals with the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Markets)? Yes. Hubb Financial Institute approves the use of post nominals as follows: Course: Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Markets) Post Nominals: DipFS (Financial Markets) or DipFS (FM)