My RLSS UK Welcome to My RLSS UK, an online area dedicated to providing our qualification holders, members, stakeholders, and supporters with easy access to the latest industry safety guidance, policies, resources, and opportunities. As well as providing specialist information, the area signposts you to relevant services and features within your RLSS UK Account. Every individual, organisation, club, branch, and group in our community is invaluable to us, and we endeavour to provide solutions and added value wherever possible in the hope that you will become a lifelong ambassador of the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). Together, we can work towards the Charity's mission to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and Ireland. By sharing our combined expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, we can provide everyone with the potential to save lives and enjoy water safely. 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Your Account Log In Activate Guides, Tutorials & FAQs Find My Certificate Course Management Support Services Your Membership Choose your Membership Accessing Member Benefits Renewing Membership Reward and Recognition Governance and AGM Guidance Industry Guidance RLSS UK Policies Branches Clubs Safeguarding Equality, diversity and inclusion Qualifications Our Qualifications Become an Approved Training Centre / Provider ATC/ATP and TA Support PTA Support Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Quality Assurance & Audit requests Training Industry Qualifications Online Learning (CPD) Ongoing Training Finder Renewal TA Opportunities and Updates Ongoing Training Platform Support Us Volunteering Opportunities Fundraising Support How to Donate 1891 Life Fellows Send an eCard Charity Lottery Recycling for Good Causes Recognition of Prior Learning Policy Introduction Evidence How to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and Fees RLSS UK Qualifications Other awarding organisation qualifications Application Outcomes Complaints Contact Details Introduction This policy sets out how RLSS UK Qualifications supports the use of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to recognise a candidate's prior learning to achieve qualifications in the most efficient way. RPL is a structured, formalised process of gathering and reviewing evidence of a candidate’s prior achievement and judging whether it matches the learning outcomes of the new qualification. RPL is not intended to be viewed as a shortcut or easy option. The use of RPL is optional, however, has many benefits for candidates who wish to pursue multiple qualifications which include: Eliminate the duplication of learning. Reduce time, up to the maximum as stated in each qualification guidance and syllabus. Reduce costs. RPL would not be used to award a full qualification but used for recognition of individual units within a qualification. Therefore, candidates applying for RPL must still be assessed against the qualifications assessment criteria. Evidence Due to the nature of RPL, it is essential evidence is: Valid Reflects the skills or knowledge set out in the guidance and syllabus Authentic The evidence submitted is in its: Original format Can be verified as genuine Can be confirmed as the work of the candidate. Sufficient The evidence must be sufficient for the Assessor to ascertain what learning outcomes have been covered for the qualification being claimed.Or The evidence must demonstrate that the candidate has a reasonable expectation of satisfactorily completing the course, for which they are applying. Current The evidence must demonstrate the candidate’s current skills and knowledge and must meet the qualification specification i.e.their submitted evidence is still valid. Reliable Evidence must be: From a reliable source In a reliable format (valid certificate) Submitted in English. Where documents have been translated, the translation must have been carried out by an official translator to ensure authenticity. How to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and Fees RLSS UK Qualifications Where a candidate holds a valid RLSS UK Qualifications award or qualification and they wish to apply for RPL against another RLSS UK Qualifications, award, or qualification, either the candidate or authorised person must submit an application and any supporting evidence via their RLSS UK Account. RLSS UK Account - My Details - Additional Information – Recognition of Prior Learning Application RLSS UK Qualifications will not charge a fee for mapping its own qualifications. Other awarding organisation qualifications Where a new or existing candidate holds a valid qualification with another awarding organisation and wishes to apply for RPL against an RLSS UK Qualifications award, or qualification, either the candidate or authorised person must complete this application form and return this to [email protected]. Where RLSS UK Qualifications has not mapped an external qualification against its own awards or qualifications, we will charge a fee of £80.00 + VAT per candidate per application for this service. In all instances, we will need the learning outcomes or equivalent for the qualifications that require checking to be able to carry out the mapping exercise. Where the candidate does not have this, we cannot complete the review. Application Outcomes All applications: Will be acknowledged via email within three working days. Will be reviewed by a suitably qualified member of staff. Will be responded to via email within 28 working days. There may be exceptions to these timescales, e.g., where industry expert advice is sought, or an invoice is payable. Any revised timescales will be confirmed via email and new time scales provided. Will never be verbally agreed upon, confirmation will always be in writing. Please note, due to the nature of our awards and qualifications RPL is optional. Therefore, we advise you to discuss this application with your trainer prior to submitting your application to us, as a successful outcome from us may not be accepted by the trainer. RLSS UK Qualifications maintains records of all RPL applications for audit purposes and continually monitors the applications for internal product development. Complaints If you wish to make a complaint against the way we have managed your application, please refer to our Complaints, Concerns and Feedback Policy. Contact Details Contact Details Last updated: January 2025 Manage Cookie Preferences