Welcome to the RPL Assessment Portfolio Tool where you can build an online portfolio to help you gain access or advanced entry into a higher education programme in the Institutes of Technology in the Connacht-Ulster region including Galway-Mayo IT, LyIT and IT Sligo.
Before you start creating your online portfolio there are a number of steps you must take!
Research a course you are interested in at GMIT, IT Sligo or LyIT at the following links
Important: Candidates must first consult with a head of department (see Contacts) and then complete the institute direct application form BEFORE starting the ePortfolio. Please follow each step outlined above.
Please note an assessment fee of €100 applies to all RPL portfolio applications.
PLEASE NOTE: GMIT RPL Assessment Application Fee is Non-Refundable.
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.
| Types of RPL evidence | Explanation | Examples of evidence |
| Formal learning | Courses which were formally organised and assessed. |
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| Non-formal learning | Training events which were organised but did not necessarily have an assessment. |
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| Informal learning/self-managed learning | Learning you achieved that was not organised by others |
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| Work history and job descriptions | Aspects of your paid and voluntary work that are relevant to the module |
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| Samples of work | If there is physical evidence of your prior learning other than certificates etc |
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| Reports from employers/managers | If there is no tangible evidence of your learning it may be possible to arrange verification from third parties/employers/managers |
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