Informal Learning is gained through work, social, family, hobby or leisure activities and experiences. Informal Learning is not organised or externally structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support.

Non-formal Learning takes place through a structured program of learning but does not lead to an officially accredited qualification

If applying for credit based on informal/non-formal learning you will need to provide:

• a completed Informal/Non-Formal Learning Profile Form supported by:
  • Personal Information
    • Certificates / qualifications/licenses / tickets;
    • Statements of Attainment, Attendance or Participation;
    • Schedules, clinical or service hours log;
    • Industry awards / prizes / certificates;
    • Professional or trade memberships/registrations.
    • Resume, or curriculum vitae (with associated statutory declaration);
  • Workplace Information
    • A portfolio of documents used/developed in the workplace;
    • Samples of work presentations, designs, correspondence, reports, or projects;
    • Workplace records, forms, websites, blogs or wikis;
    • Photographs or videos of work.
  • .Third Party Information
    • Statement of professional or voluntary service from current or previous employers, supervisors, trainers or qualified colleagues. It must be on company letterhead, contain organisational contact details, display the date of issue, detail duties, responsibilities and length of service in full or part-time capacity and identify the name or qualifications and signature of the authorised person.
• Bachelor of Social Work / Master of Social Work for your first placement
  • Please submit a completed Recognition of Prior Learning form, found on the Social Work Field Placement page, to the Field Placement Coordinator.

Please note that if it is not clear with the informal/non-formal supporting documentation provided that learning outcomes have been achieved, completion of assessment requirements (or equivalent) may be specified by the coordinator of the subject for which credit is sought.

Sometimes JCU may need further information and will contact you if this is the case. You may also want to provide other information you consider relevant.  Supporting documents must be an exact copy of originals in English.

Complete the Application for Credit and attach the appropriate supporting documents including the Credit Transfer Subject Equivalence Form and/or Informal/Non Formal Learning Profile Form.

When will you hear back

If you are a current JCU student, will email your JCU student account with an outcome within 20 University working days of receipt of a complete application. If you are not a JCU student we will provide an outcome to your supplied email account.