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QA45(A) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (Apprenticeship Courses)

This Quality Assurance (QA) Code of Practice details the University’s procedures for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) for apprenticeship courses.

This statement contains the following guidance:

  • the purpose, calculation and application of RPL.
  • the approval process, to include the Initial Needs Assessment.

Where RPL is applied, departments should refer to the University’s procedures for Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APL and APEL): QA45 Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APL and APEL).

Sources of further guidance