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Recognition of prior learning [RPL] is acknowledged as a crucial element in lifelong learning, in the development of training cultures within enterprises and as a mechanism to assist mature age workers obtain formal recognition and certification of skills gained through work, learning and life experiences. It is noted that one of the overarching national initiatives outlined in the [Australian National Training Authority] ANTA report 'A national marketing strategy for VET: meeting client needs' [indexed at TD/ANTA 65.03] is the simplification of recognition processes in order to, amongst other things, encourage the completion of qualifications among key industry sectors. While recent research has looked broadly at recognition implementation and practice across a range of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and sectors, there is much less detailed information about skills recognition within industrial settings. Therefore, the outcomes of this study were intended to fill a gap in our existing knowledge about the valuing, utility and effectiveness of recognition within some of the key organisations in [vocational education and training] VET-enterprise RTOs. The study was undertaken by [the Centre Undertaking Research in Vocational Education] CURVE at Canberra Institute of Technology [CIT] and the Assessment Centre at the University of Ballarat. The study looked at five medium and large sized enterprise RTOs that provide training and skills recognition services for their employees, and one enterprise that is in a partnership with its local TAFE institute for assessment purposes. The enterprise-based RTOs were selected on the basis of their willingness to participate in the research and the range of training packages and [Australian Qualifications Framework] AQF qualifications that they offer. The enterprise RTOs included a mix of public agencies and private enterprises. The enterprises involved in this study provided significant information about how recognition within enterprise RTOs can operate. As key players in VET they demonstrate various modes of commitment to recognition and clearly indicate that it is neither a static nor a simple concept, but evolves according to the needs of the organisation.