RPLEvidence
Rules of evidence, in a portfolio
Updated 8 November 2026 · Australia
ASQA’s rules of evidence are valid, sufficient, authentic, and current. This portfolio helps you collect towards them. It does not certify that you have met them. A qualified assessor at a registered training organisation makes that call.
The four rules, in trade language
Valid: the photo or note is about the unit, not a nearby job. A tempering valve is not evidence of roof plumbing.
Sufficient: one photo rarely covers every element. The gap text tells you the piece that is still missing.
Authentic: name the site, the date, and the supervisor, and tick that it is your work. A supplier brochure is not your install.
Current: this portfolio flags work older than about three years and still keeps it in the portfolio. Hiding old work would be worse than showing it.
Where the rule is written down
The public explanation for providers is the ASQA practice guide on RPL and credit transfer. The unit you are collecting against is on the National Training Register. If those two disagree with something this portfolio suggested, the register and your RTO win.
Add one job you already did as evidence. We’ll name what is still missing. That’s how your portfolio starts.
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