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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Individuals who do not hold the entry requirements for the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF), the Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness (DEHF) or  any of the Stage 2 or Stage 3 module within the DEHF such as Personal Training or Health Related Activity for Children may apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme (RPL).

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THE RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants that do not meet the specific entry requirements for the NCEF’s programme, as laid down by University of Limerick (UL)/ NCEF authorities must be processed through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme by completing and submitting a Portfolio of Learning (POL) to the NCEF Head Office.

WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO OF LEARNING (POL)

A Portfolio of Learning (POL) is in essence a blank Curriculum Vitae which is approximately 7 pages in total. The official NCEF/UL Portfolio of Learning Form (POL) has been tailored to include all the necessary elements relevant for your application - you simply complete the form and attach any documentation requested e.g. copies of certificates e.g. Junior Certificate, Trade Certificates, FETAC, ACE, NTC and ITEC Certificates & references.

The blank POL is available from the NCEF Head Office on request.

In this Portfolio of Learning (POL), you provide details with regard to the learning you have achieved a) in formal education and b) in any work or life experience relevant to this application.

This portfolio is an investment opportunity for you to collect and collate evidence of the level of competence that you have achieved in a structured format so that it can be presented for recognition of prior learning, skills and abilities.

SUMMARY OF APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH RPL:

When applying for entry, through the RPL Scheme, onto any module within the Certificate and/or Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness you submit:

• A generic NCEF/UL Application Form for the specific course being applied for e.g. Fitness Instructor (Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness), Personal Training Specialist Module, Children’s , Team Sports Fitness, Studio Cycling, Tutor Education Specialists Module– specifying in the appropriate space provided on the application if they wish to apply for the recognition of their prior learning.
• A Portfolio of Learning Form (POL) which includes a detailed report of learning and work experience in the Health & Fitness Industry and any other area that is particularly relevant to the module being applied for (e.g. Personal Training). Please ensure that you attach any requested documentation with your POL such as written references and copies of your certificates. Applications will not be processed if the POL is incomplete.
• A cost of €125 applies to ALL RPL (Portfolio of Learning) applicants however if successful this fee is then deducted from the cost of overall programme fees.
• Please submit the fee with initial application.

Please note that their is a different Portfolio of Learing for each fitness course (module) within the Certificate/Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness.