V3 November 2022
Thomas Tallis School – BTEC Programmes
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
Thomas Tallis School – BTEC Programmes
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
- Recognition of Prior Learning is a method of assessment that considers whether learners can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and so do not need to develop through a course of learning.
- It is used sparingly and is likely to be applicable to adult learners returning to education.
- Recognition of Prior Learning focuses on assessment and awarding for prior learning which may count as evidence towards:
- a unit accumulated towards a full Pearson qualification
- a unit or units recognised by a Pearson Certificate of Achievement of a full Pearson qualification.
- All evidence must be evaluated using the stipulated learning outcomes and assessment criteria from the qualification or unit being claimed.
- In assessing a unit using RPL the assessor must be satisfied that the evidence produced by the learner meets the assessment standard established by the learning outcome and its related assessment criteria.
- There are 5 stages to the process. Before starting the RPL process you should discuss this with the QN.
- Stage 1 – Awareness, information and guidance
- Stage 2 – Pre-assessment; gathering evidence and giving information.
- Stage 3 – Assessment/documentation of evidence
- Stage 4 – Claiming certification
- Stage 5 – Appeal