Does TQUK have an RPL process?

We recognise that learners may possess skills, knowledge and understanding that is not represented by recognised certification. 

Evidence obtained prior to a learner taking a qualification may be assessed by a recognised centre as part of that qualification if it is relevant to the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be assessed as part of that qualification. 

Evidence could be drawn from any aspect of a learner's prior experience where they did not receive formal recognition, including but not limited to: 

• Voluntary activities
• Work activities
• Education and training 

If a recognised centre wishes to use RPL, it must have in place a suitable policy and the appropriate resources to undertake it. 

We will expect that evidence evaluated through an RPL process is assessed to the same standard of quality as evidence obtained through any other means. It is the role of the centre's assessors and quality assurers to ensure that the evidence is valid, authentic, current, reliable and sufficient. The assessor must ensure that records of assessment are maintained in the usual way and the process must be subject to the same quality assurance requirements as any other assessment method. Evidence evaluated through the RPL process must be in the same language as what the qualification will be assessed in. 

Our full policy can be seen here

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