How to Apply

How to apply for RPL at Atlantic Technological University.

There are a number of steps to consider in applying for RPL at ATU:

Research an ATU course in Galway and Mayo HERE, in Sligo HERE and in Donegal HERE.

For more information on the RPL assessment process across the ATU contact the RPL Co-ordinators.

Important: Candidates must first consult with a member of the ATU RPL Project Team. Following this, the candidate can complete the relevant direct application form BEFORE starting the ePortfolio process on this site. Please follow each step outlined above.

For more information on how to make an RPL application in ATU Donegal, please click HERE.

Examples of Evidence of Prior Learning

Use the table below to help you narrow down the types of evidence of prior learning you might use to seek advanced entry or exemption from a module on a programme you are interested in studying.

Please note: you may use the same evidence for more than one learning outcome when completing your RPL portfolio.

Learning	Explanation	Examples	Examples of Evidence you could provide
Certified / Formal	Learning you have achieved that was certificated and rated on the NFQ Framework.	National Awards and Qualifications that has been NQF credit rated (Certificate or Diplomas in Higher Education, Degrees, Postgraduate or Masters Degrees) Apprenticeships	Certificates Transcripts of results Syllabi Research Reports/thesis
Experiential / Non-formal	Learning you have gained through personal experience (day to day life).	Life experiences Work experiences School activities Caring work (family) Sport/coaching Supervision and mentoring activities Volunteer activity Workplace training and professional development courses Hobbies	Samples of materials Job descriptions Responsibilities Reports Project plans Designs Photographs Completed documents Letters of verification References Records from HR Departments
Experiential / Informal	Learning that signifies your past achievements (not rated on the NFQ Framework).	Industry Certificates Industry Diplomas Professional Development Courses Professional Body Awards Awards and certificates from work	Descriptions of courses Certificates of attendance Samples of materials Voluntary activities Self-study schemes

How to apply for RPL at Atlantic Technological University.

There are a number of steps to consider in applying for RPL at ATU:

Research an ATU course in Galway and Mayo HERE, in Sligo HERE and in Donegal HERE.

Examples of Evidence of Prior Learning

Use the table below to help you narrow down the types of evidence of prior learning you might use to seek advanced entry or exemption from a module on a programme you are interested in studying.

How to Use the RPL e-Portfolio Assessment Tool

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Online Payment: RPL E-Portfolio Application Assessment Fee