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RPL
Recognition of Prior
Learning
Application BrochureContents
RPL Contact Details 3
The Gatherer 5
SECTION A: Understanding RPL
A1: Introduction
- What is RPL? 7
- Who can apply for RPL? 7
- Pre-Access programme 8
- What to study? 8
- Why apply for RPL? 8
- The difference between RPL and Credit exemption/ 8
transfer
- How long will it take? 9
- What can you expect? 9
- The residency clause 10
A2: The RPL process
- The RPL application: Candidate’s responsibility 11
- The RPL application: Unisa’s responsibility 14
- The RPL assessment: Candidate’s responsibility 16
- The RPL Assessment: Unisa’s responsibility 16
SECTION B: How to complete your application
General 29
Student number request 29
Declaration of understanding 29
Application form 30
Credit motivation 31
Check List 31
Additional Documents Required 31
SECTION C: General administration information 34
RPL Application Brochure | 1Contact details
College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Mr Ike Hlongwane: Tel: 011 471 2862
E-mail: hlongik@unisa.ac.za
College of Economic & Management Sciences
Ms Joanne Brozio: Tel: 011 471 2215
E-mail: jbrozio@unisa.ac.za
College of Human Sciences
Ms Sue Harman: Tel: 011 471 3622
E-mail: sharman@unisa.ac.za
College of Law
Ms Lisa Janakk: Tel: 011 471 2838
E-mail: janakl@unisa.ac.za
School of Business Leadership (SBL)
Ms Grete Kriel: Tel: 011 471 3863
E-mail: gkriel@unisa.ac.za
Pre-Access Program
Ms M Snyman: Tel: 011 471 3937
E-mail: msnyman@unisa.ac.za
Corporate RPL Projects
Dr Elizabeth Smith: Tel: 011 471 3795
E-mail: esmith@unisa.ac.za
E-mail: rpl@unisa.ac.za
RPL Application Brochure | 3The Gatherer
The RPL motif comprises two motifs – the ARC OF KNOWLEDGE which enfolds THE GATHERER.
A prudent person gathers provisions in times of plenty, stores them carefully and in lean times, uses them
wisely. He/she rests easy in the knowledge that energy spent in husbandry, hunting and harvesting is a good
investment against lean times.
This motif was chosen to depict the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. During your life, you have
cultivated knowledge, invested in training, gathered skills, competencies, values and related work ethics.
In correctly documenting your prior learning, you will reap maximum benefits. The aim of this Application
Brochure is to assist you to apply your carefully gathered store of skills and knowledge to your career
development on the road to a better future.
This RPL Application Brochure consists of three sections:
Section A provides the information you will need to apply for RPL. Keep this section
and refer to it for all your questions.
Section B is your RPL Application Form. It is the white tear-out section and consists of
the application forms and paperwork that you need to complete and return to
the RPL office. Always keep copies of all documents that you submit to
UNISA.
Section C contains general administrative information about UNISA. Keep this section
for further reference.
RPL Application Brochure | 5RPL Application Brochure | 6
Section A
Understanding RPL
A1 Introduction
1. What is RPL?
Welcome to Recognition of Prior Learning! We hope that this will be the start of a long and successful
learning path for you.
As you have travelled through life you have gained many skills and competencies and undergone a wide
range of experiences.
RPL is a method of assessment which:
- evaluates and assesses your prior learning and skills
- against an approved national standard, and
- awards credits for unit standards, learning programmes, modules or subjects.
Learning that has taken place outside of formal education and training, regardless of where or when it was
obtained, is valuable. RPL allows you to gain formal recognition for such learning and skills. You may have
acquired skills or knowledge from training conducted while at work, experience you gained in the workplace,
short courses or from community work in a relevant field. This learning will be measured against specified
learning outcomes/syllabi and you may gain credit for this knowledge which may entitle you to: gain entrance
to studies at UNISA, a subject credit or to fast track you to a higher qualification.
2. Who can apply for RPL?
Adults of 23 and older, with at least 3 years’ current, relevant working experience, gained by: formal study,
workplace learning, informal study for recreational/personal interest purposes, company/industry based-
training, working with experts or life experience.
You should apply for RPL if you feel that the prior learning which you have gained meets the requirements of
the course/subject which UNISA offers and could earn you a course/subject credit.
You should also comply with the admission criteria of the programme for which you wish to apply for RPL
credit (certificate, diploma, under- and post-graduate degrees.)
If you have not passed Grade12 (Std 10) with exemption and do not meet the admission criteria for a Unisa
qualification, you have two options:
You may apply and/or register for one of the National You should enrol for the RPL
Diplomas (vocationally oriented qualifications) provided Pre-access and Access
OR
that you are older than 23 years and have at least 3 programmes
years relevant experience in the specific field
RPL Application Brochure | 73. Pre-Access programme
This programme gives mature learners who do not have a senior certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
qualification the opportunity to study at Unisa.
If you are interested in the RPL Pre-access programme you may contact the RPL office or Marici Snyman
(msnyman@unisa.ac.za) or Eugene Nhkwashu (nkhwashu@unisa.ac.za) for an application form.
4. What to study?
If you are not sure about which course of study to select, or which subject choices to make, you can do the
following:
Consult the UNISA Calendars for a full explanation Consult a career counsellor at the
of the course, subjects, syllabus etc that you are OR Bureau for Student Counselling
interested in. and Career Development.
Please note: Not all regions have a resident counsellor, but regional staff can assist you with Unisa subject
information or direct you to their closest counselling service.
It is important to identify the career you wish to pursue. If your needs and interests are not met in your
current career, do not embark on further study simply because you already have knowledge and experience
and might acquire RPL credits. People who make wrong career choices are seldom happy and content in
their work. They often abandon their studies because of a lack of interest and motivation.
You can also gain further information from: - Unisa Contact Centre: 086 167 0411
- Website: www.unisa.ac.za
- Email: study-info@unisa.ac.za
5. Why apply for RPL?
RPL provides recognition of skills and knowledge you gained through formal, informal and non-formal
education, for:
- Entry to a module or course at UNISA
- Credit(s) for modules or subjects based on your prior learning
- Advanced placement at a higher level in a certificate, diploma or degree programme
- A reduced cost of studying
- A shorter study period
The RPL policy at UNISA recognises any relevant learning gained through experience when measured
against the learning outcome of the qualification and you therefore study only those aspects that are new
and challenging.
6. The difference between RPL and CREDIT EXEMPTION/TRANSFER
If you wish to apply for EXEMPTION FOR STUDY UNITS/ COURSES completed at other universities,
technikons, University of Technology, colleges and institutions of higher learning which lasted at least
ONE YEAR, do not follow the RPL process.
You should fill in an APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION OF STUDY UNITS form which is available in
the UNISA Information Brochure, and submit this directly to UNISA with your registration form. Attach
the required documents.
Submit this to the relevant department.
Do not submit this with your RPL application, as we do not accept responsibility for these documents.
REMEMBER TO KEEP A COPY OF THE FORM AND THE DOCUMENTS
RPL Application Brochure | 8Ð
You should apply for RPL if you feel that the prior learning which you have gained:
• in the workplace
• through on-the-job training
• in company and industry-based training
• through relevant training programmes
• in community work in a relevant field
meets the requirements of the course/subject which UNISA offers and could earn you a
course/subject/module credit.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE RPL APPLICATION FORM IN THIS BROCHURE
7. How long will it take?
Are you interested in following the RPL process? You should allow yourself at least three months before
your planned registration date. This will enable you to submit the necessary evidence of your prior learning
to UNISA and allow us enough time to assess your evidence and provide feedback, before the next
registration cycle.
Consult the General Calendar or contact your nearest UNISA office for the dates of the next registration
cycle.
Should there be any subject(s) for which you know you will not gain RPL credits, you should register for
it/them while continuing with the RPL process. In this way, you will not waste precious academic time while
we are processing your RPL application. Once your have had feedback about your RPL credits, you may
register for further subjects during UNISA registration cycles. However, we do recommend that all new
learners enrol for a maximum of two subjects in their first year.
Please understand that RPL credits will only be granted after a rigorous academic assessment of
your individual learner profile has been carried out in terms of nationally and internationally accepted
standards and criteria. This process will take approximately three months.
8. What can you expect?
Your knowledge, skills and competencies will be assessed by an RPL panel based on the relevant
evidence you submit. Usually this takes the form of a challenge exam, an interview, a work-related project or
a portfolio (which contains records of your experience, knowledge and skills). If you are asked to submit a
portfolio, you will receive clear guidelines on how this is to be done. You may also be invited to a discussion
with a panel of experts in your field to discuss your portfolio. This will occur in the language of your choice
where this can be reasonably accommodated by UNISA. If you live outside Gauteng, this will be conducted
telephonically.
During this discussion, you will tell the panel about your experience in the workplace or other relevant areas;
which learning has occurred and how you will show that you are capable in the areas in which you claim you
are skilled.
If you are found competent, you will be notified in plenty of time for registration and you may go ahead with
the registration process.
If you are found not yet competent in a certain learning outcome, you may be requested to do an access
course, extra reading, etc and be assessed at a later date. Alternatively, you will be advised to follow the
traditional route of study.
RPL Application Brochure | 99. The Residency Clause
Please note the following important information regarding RPL at UNISA.
UNISA, as all other higher education institutions in Southern Africa, has strict guidelines governing the
minimum number of subjects which you must register for in order to receive a certificate from that institution.
This is referred to as the “residency clause” of that institution. The residency clause has certain implications
for RPL candidates. Please study the following information carefully.
When you have been assessed by the relevant RPL assessment panel (who may have recommended a
challenge exam, portfolio, work-related assignment or other assessment tool) and your RPL assessment has
been completed, you may be found competent in some or all subjects. Once you have completed your
qualification, and possibly gained more than 50% subject credits towards it by means of RPL, please take
note of the following options:
Option 1 Should you not wish to continue with the next higher qualification, but wish
to receive your current qualification certificate at the end of your studies, you
must ensure that you have registered for and successfully completed at least
50% of the subjects at this institution in the traditional manner.
The other 50% of subjects may be RPL credits.
Example
An RPL candidate in BTech: Policing not wishing to continue with an MTech:
Policing, but rather wishing to receive the BTech degree certificate at the end
of his/her studies must register for and successfully complete 50% of BTech:
Policing level subjects at this institution in the traditional manner. This must
include Research Methodology, unless the candidate has a proven record of
research and can submit a research report which he/she has written.
The other 50% may be RPL credits.
Option 2 Should you wish to continue with the next higher qualification, you will gain
access to the relevant next qualification. This means that you will NOT be
issued with the certificate relevant to the first qualification, but may continue
with the qualification at the next level. Once you have successfully
completed the higher qualification you will be issued with the relevant
certificate of that higher qualification (of course once again bearing the
residency clause stipulations in mind).
Please contact us at the telephone numbers as indicated on page 12 if you have any further enquiries in this
regard.
RPL Application Brochure | 10A2 The RPL process
1. The RPL Application: CANDIDATE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Identify qualification and
subject/module for possible RPL
credits
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Apply for student number or
check current student number for
validity
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Contact RPL office for support
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Complete application and
supporting documents
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Submit documents to RPL office
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Wait for feedback
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Act on feedback
[See next pages for a detailed explanation of each step]
RPL Application Brochure | 11Identify Course and Subjects
Please contact the Student Advisors at the Regional Office closest to you for help in deciding
which
degree/diploma to study if you are unsure. The RPL office cannot help you in this selection. Take
into
account your previous work experience and your future academic requirements before deciding.
Once you are clear on your course of study, you can proceed with the next step of the RPL
process.
Check current student number for validity
You need to apply for a student number if:
- You have not studied at TSA or UNISA before
- You have previously enrolled for a certificate course through UNISA and have an
8-digit student number starting with a “7” or “8”
You can obtain a student number:
- on the Internet
- at your local regional office
- by faxing a clear copy of your ID document and the “Application for student
number” form (Form 1) in this brochure to 011 471 3572. Once you have a valid
student number you can proceed with the next step of the RPL process.
RPL Application Brochure | 12Complete Application and Supporting Documents (Forms 2-5)
Please refer to the checklist, on the last page of the application form, as you complete all your
documentation. Make sure that all the required paperwork is submitted to avoid later delays as no
incomplete forms will be processed. Pay particular attention to your credit motivations as they form the core
of your application.
Submit Documents to the RPL office
Submit the documentation directly to the RPL office at the Florida campus only. You can fax or e-mail to
the RPL contacts or post it to:
UNISA –RPL Office, Private Bag X6, Florida, 1710.
Please do not hand your documents in at any other UNISA office.
Wait for feedback
You will receive initial confirmation of receipt of your application as soon as we have received your
documents. Thereafter, please allow approximately 2 weeks per credit claimed for the feedback on your
application. Allow extra time if you have submitted your documents during the registration or exam cycles.
Act on feedback
Once you have received an RPL feedback letter and if you have been granted any assessment
opportunities, please act on the feedback as soon as possible. If you decide to take up any assessment
opportunity, please note that the RPL office only accepts your written confirmation of intention to take up the
assessment opportunity. For more details, see the page entitled “The RPL Assessment – Candidate’s
Responsibility” (page 16)
Own records
In all your dealings with UNISA:
- Keep copies of all documents submitted, e.g RPL application form
- Keep records of names of people you communicate with, personally, via e-mail and telephonically:
the date and time of discussions as well as promises made.
RPL Application Brochure | 131. The RPL Application: UNISA’S RESPONSIBILITY
We receive application
Ð
We send you a letter of
Check for completeness Î
receipt
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Send for screening to We send you an interim
Î
Academic staff feedback letter
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We send you a final
Complete screening Î
feedback letter
[See next pages for a detailed explanation of each step]
RPL Application Brochure | 14Receive Application
The RPL office is able to receive your application by e-mail, fax or regular post. We will record the receipt of
your application immediately, enter it on our database and forward it to the correct RPL Academic Specialist
for processing.
Check for Completeness
The RPL Academic Specialist will check your application and the supporting documents for completeness. If
you documentation is complete, we will send you a letter advising you that we have received it and that we
are forwarding your file to the academic staff for screening. If your documentation is incomplete, you will
receive a letter advising you of the fact and requesting further documentation. Please submit this directly to
us as soon as possible. Your file will lie dormant as “incomplete” until we receive all the required
documentation.
Send for Screening
As we receive feedback from the academic staff we will forward it to you and keep you informed of the
progress of your application. Depending on the number of credits claimed, the number of feedback letters
sent to you may vary.
Complete Screening
Once all the subjects requested have been screened, you will receive a final feedback letter from us. If you
have only requested one credit this will be the only feedback letter. The RPL office will then wait for your
response to any assessment opportunities that may have been granted to you. If all your credit requests
have been declined, we will inform you of the fact and finalise your file.
You may apply for RPL Credits again later in your qualification if you feel you qualify. You do not need to
pay a handling fee again, merely the assessment fees.
RPL Application Brochure | 153. The RPL Assessment: CANDIDATE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accept assessment
opportunity
Ð
Prepare for assessment:
contact RPL staff if uncertain
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Undergo assessment
Accept Assessment Opportunity
If you decide to accept the assessment opportunity, you should confirm this intention in writing to the RPL
office. Verbal confirmation will not be accepted. Your letter, which can be faxed, must indicate the subject
codes very clearly. Proof of payment for the assessment, must accompany the letter of intention. You will be
sent an invoice.
You can be assessed by means of:
- Challenge exams
- Interviews/site visits
- Portfolio
- Work-based projects
We will send you any necessary guidelines.
If you are offered an opportunity to write a challenge exam, it is your responsibility to contact the academic
staff for examination guidelines, tutorial letters or the names of prescribed or recommended books.
4. The RPL Assessment: UNISA’S RESPONSIBILITY
As soon as we have received your written intention to continue with the assessment process, we will make
the necessary arrangements, and will inform you in writing.
RPL Application Brochure | 16Application for a Student Number
Form 1
Proposed Qualification
Surname
Initials
Please fax this to (011) 471 3572
with a clear copy of your ID
Title
First Names
Maiden Name and/or
Previous Surname
Date of Birth Year (CCYY) Month (MM) Day (DD)
Gender Female Male
Language for Correspondence English Afrikaans
Enter one of the following: RSA Identity Number
Passport Number
Foreign Identity
Physical Disability
Telephone Numbers (Dialling code and number e.g. 011-839 4671 x 2769)
Home Telephone Number
Cell Number
Work Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
May your details be given to fellow students for academic purposes? Yes No
Postal Address
(without surname and initials)
Country Postal Code
RPL Application Brochure | 17Physical Address
(without surname and initials)
Contact Telephone Number
(Office hours)
Examination Centre
Home Language
The following 4 fields are for statistical purposes only
Nationality Population Group
Occupation Economic Sector
Concurrent registration at two approved South African Universities is not allowed without
permission from both Universities. If you have already registered, or intend to register concurrently
at another approved South African University for the current year, supply the following information:
Other Institution
Degree/diploma
Give particulars of last tertiary institution at which you were registered before this year:
Other Institution
Last Year of Registration Undergraduate Postgraduate
Give particulars of all previous registrations at a university or technikon, a nursing college or
teacher’s college, starting with the most recent:
Institution
Degree/diploma
Start Year
Student number at other institution
End Year
I declare that all particulars furnished by me on this form are true and correct and I undertake to comply with
all the rules and regulations and decisions of the University.
Signed: Date:
RPL Application Brochure | 18RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Application Form: Form 3
Section 1: Personal Information
Student Number
(*If you do not have a UNISA student number, please apply through the RPL office by submitting Form 1 on
the previous page.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Surname
Maiden Name or
previous surname
First names
ID No – SA
Gender M F
Passport non SA
Date of Birth
Postal Address
Residential Address Residential Address Work Address
Contact Details
(If the number is not your own number, please give the name of a contact person at this number)
Home Work Cell/Mobile
Fax E-Mail
RPL Application Brochure | 19Section 2
Please consult the UNISA calendar before completing this section.
I wish to apply for RPL credits in the following UNISA qualification:
Offered by the College of:
(e.g Human Sciences)
Qualification Name Qualification Code
(e.g. B Comm Informatics) (e.g. 02011)
Subject/Module and Level Subject/Module Code
(e.g. Marketing I) (e.g. MAR111Y)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Applicant’s signature Date
Received by Date
RPL Application Brochure | 20Section 3: Learning Profile
Training
In the space below, please enter particulars of certificates, diplomas etc which you have received for
attending short courses, in-service training courses etc.
Attach certified copies of your Certificates/Diplomas
Name of Certificate/Diploma Awarding Institution Year & Duration
e.g. Negotiating Skills Council for Interpersonal Skills 01/02/2007 – 30/06/2007
RPL Application Brochure | 21Section 4: Experience Profile
Curriculum Vitae
Remember to attach an extended CV and a signed job description. In the block below, please enter
particulars of your experience in the field in which you are applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Attach certified copies of your Certificates/Diplomas
Job Title Institution Years
e.g. Security Manager UNISA 2004 – 2007
Letter of Introduction
Please insert/include your letter of introduction
RPL Application Brochure | 22Motivation for Credit Claim: Form 4
Surname & Initials:
Qualification:
Subject & Subject Code:
Student Number/ID:
My motivation for credit:
Copies of relevant certificates and syllabi attached to support my claim:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
This is your original– you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
RPL Application Brochure | 23Motivation for Credit Claim: Form 4
Surname & Initials:
Qualification:
Subject & Subject Code:
Student Number/ID:
My motivation for credit:
Copies of relevant certificates and syllabi attached to support my claim:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
This is your original– you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
RPL Application Brochure | 24Motivation for Credit Claim: Form 4
Surname & Initials:
Qualification:
Subject & Subject Code:
Student Number/ID:
My motivation for credit:
Copies of relevant certificates and syllabi attached to support my claim:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
This is your original– you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
RPL Application Brochure | 25Motivation for Credit Claim: Form 4
Surname & Initials:
Qualification:
Subject & Subject Code:
Student Number/ID:
My motivation for credit:
Copies of relevant certificates and syllabi attached to support my claim:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
This is your original– you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
RPL Application Brochure | 26Declaration of Understanding: Form 2
This agreement comprises TWO sections:
1. Financial undertaking
I agree that: This document binds me to pay the RPL-related costs as specified in the
Unisa invoice which will be posted to me after the initial screening process.
This amount should be paid in full before the proposed RPL assessment
(e.g. challenge examination) can be arranged.
• The RPL assessment costs will be calculated on the number of credits
assessed and not on the number of credits awarded.
• Payment must be made in full before I will receive an official Unisa:
RPL Assessment Feedback letter.
2. RPL assessment
I understand: • My rights and responsibilities as an RPL candidate
• The RPL screening, assessment and accreditation processes
• The timespan of the RPL process
• The implications of the Residency Clause (please refer to Section A:
page 9)
• If I should appeal against the findings of the assessment panel, I may
only do this if I submit additional, relevant evidence.
• All appeals must be done in writing and may only be submitted via
registered post to:
The RPL Process Manager, Unisa: Florida Campus, Private Bag X6,
Florida, 1710
Name and surname
(please print)
Signature
ID number
Date
This signed declaration must be attached to your RPL application. Please keep a copy for your own records
RPL Application Brochure | 27Check List: Form 5
RPL
Your
Please ensure that you enclose all of the following office
use
use
A signed Declaration of Understanding
A completed RPL Application Form (available from the website and RPL office).
Certified copies of your highest school-leaving certificate
Certified copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas and copies of syllabi of relevant
courses.
Extended curriculum vitae (CV). This information should describe your knowledge,
skills and competencies.
Detailed current job description on a company letterhead, signed off by a line
manager with his/her contact details.
A credit motivation for each subject in which you clearly address the learning
outcomes by referring to your relevant work-related prior learning. Learning outcomes
are available from the relevant academic departments or in UNISA Calendar Part 2.
Letter of introduction explaining your back ground and your future goals
A certified copy of your ID or passport. (You must be 23 years and older)
Proof of payment of the handling fee. (You need a student number before you can
make the deposit)
• Please note that if any of the above documents are not attached/enclosed as requested, we will not be
able to process your application.
• Submit your application to the RPL office directly at the Florida campus only.
• We recommend that you keep a copy of this application and of all your supporting documentation.
• If you need an electronic format of the forms, please send an e-mail request to the RPL Academic
Specialist for your college. See list of contact details.
The RPL Application Form is also available on the UNISA website: www.unisa.ac.za
RPL Application Brochure | 28Section B
How to complete your RPL Application
General
• Your application form is the white tear-out section in the centre of this brochure. The application
form is also available on the Unisa website
• Refer to A2: The RPL Application: Candidate’s Responsibilty
• Specific requirements for RPL applications
If you wish to apply for any of the following qualifications, you must first contact the relevant RPL
Academic Specialist for the College within which your qualification falls, since these applications have
specific requirements:
This applies to:
- National Diploma: Correctional Services Management (College of Law)
- B Tech: Forensic Investigation (College of Law)
- National Diploma: Engineering (College of Science, Engineering and Technology)
Student number request – Form 1
It is essential that you have a valid UNISA student number before you compete your RPL application. Please
refer to page 12 for details.
Declaration of understanding – Form 2
Please study the details and sign the form.
RPL Application Brochure | 29Application form – Form 3
This form comprises four sections.
Section 1 Complete all the personal information on the first page.
Section 2 Please refer to the UNISA calendars before you complete this section.
College:
Qualifications found in Part 3 of the calendar are offered by the college of:
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Qualifications found in Part 4 of the calendar are offered by the college of:
Economic & Management Sciences
Qualifications found in Part 5 of the calendar are offered by the college of:
Human Sciences
Qualifications found in Part 6 of the calendar are offered by the college of:
Law
Qualifications found in Part 7 of the calendar are offered by the college of:
Science, Engineering & Technology
Qualification:
Indicate both the name of your chosen qualification and the qualification
code.
Subject/module:
You are required to complete a credit motivation for each subject that you
are claiming an RPL credit for. Please note that RPL is not possible in
any subject that you have failed in the last five years.
Please sign and date your application.
Section 3 – Remember to attach original certified copies of all these certificates as
Learning evidence. It is also helpful to include, where possible, the syllabi of any
Profile courses completed.
Section 4 – You should attach an extended CV to provide an overview of yourself, as
Experience well as your academic and employment history. This information should
Profile provide an outline of your knowledge, skills and competencies. For
assistance in compiling the CV, please contact the Academic Literacy
Centre. See Section C for contact details.
Guidelines for effective resume writing are available from most
bookshops, libraries and the Internet.
You should also attach a detailed job description on a company
letterhead, signed by a contactable line manager, including his/her
contact details.
RPL Application Brochure | 30Credit motivation – Form 4
(Include copies of certificates and syllabi)
Please note: Complete and attach/enclose a motivation for each subject.
Instructions
• Write a paragraph (200-300 words) on each subject for which an RPL credit is requested. In your
motivation for the credit claim you should address the learning outcomes of the specific subject. The
subject description according to the syllabus in the Unisa Calendar (Part 2) should be consulted as a
guideline.
• In this paragraph you should explain briefly how you acquired the learning outcomes of the subject
through experience and/or learning. If applicable, also state how your current job-related responsibilities
address the learning outcomes. Your motivation should clearly prove your claimed skills and
competencies in the specific subject. Also indicate years of exposure in the specific subject.
• The motivation will be evaluated by the academic staff as part of the screening process for
recommendation of further RPL assessment.
• Note that this motivation is not required in the case of a credit transfer or credit exemption. Refer to the
General Unisa Calendar.
Check list – Form 5
Please use this check list to ensure that you have included all the documentation we require. Include the
check list itself with your application.
Additional documentation required
• Letter of Introduction
Using not more than one page, introduce yourself to the academics who will evaluate and assess your
experience by conveying information about your motivation for applying, your competence and
communication skills. This background information will help put your knowledge and experience in
perspective.
Summarise your prior learning in a few sentences and explain which skills, knowledge and attitudes you
have developed.
Begin in a straightforward manner, i.e. state your goals clearly and relate them to your reasons for seeking
credit for your prior learning. Tell enough about your life so that the academic/assessor gets a sense of who
you are and where you are going. Keep personal details short and to the point.
• Certified copy of ID (or passport for non-SA Residents)
RPL Application Brochure | 31• Proof of deposit of the handling fee. Refer to the current “Estimated Current Costs Payable” for the
necessary banking details. NB: Please always confirm the latest prices with the RPL office or from
the website.
• You may include any additional information that may affect your application, e.g. factors which may affect
your assessment, confidentiality of evidence, learning disabilities, language barriers)
Contact details
Please post your RPL application form to:
UNISA – RPL Office: D-Block
Private Bag X6
FLORIDA
1710
Fax: 011 471 3572
Email to the RPL Academic Specialist for your college.
For enquiries about the RPL process and for any assistance, please contact the RPL
Academic Specialist for your College. Contact details which are on page 12.
RPL Application Brochure | 32Estimated Current Costs Payable – RPL Candidates
Stage 1 – Handling Fees
R145-00
This is an RPL Administration fee and proof of payment must accompany your RPL application.
Banking Details: ABSA
Account Number: 4048746711
Reference: Your 8-digit student number, followed by a single space, followed by
3498315245
Example: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 3 4 9 8 3 1 5 2 4 5
Note: If your student number only has 7 digits, you must insert a LEADING zero.
Please fill in the reference carefully & correctly!
Stage 2 – Assessment Fees
Assessment fees are only payable if you are awarded an RPL assessment opportunity. These fees are
payable once you have been advised in writing by the RPL staff at UNISA that you have an assessment
opportunity. The fees are payable BEFORE assessment, regardless of the outcome of the assessment.
Assessment cost per Module to be assessed 220,00
Assessment for Access to BTech or Honours 1 650,00
Assessment for Access to MTech or Masters 2 000,00
Assessment for Access to Doctorate 2 200,00
Stage 2 – Study Material
Study material is available for most modules at a cost of R120-00 per module. This usually does not include
the cost of the prescribed book, which then you may purchase for yourself.
Pro-forma invoices will be sent to you with clear banking details for stage 2 costs.
Please do not make any payments before receiving these invoices.
Proof of deposit must be faxed to the RPL office BEFORE study material can be ordered for you.
RPL Application Brochure | 33Section C
General Administrative Information
In this section you will find useful information and contact details to assist you as an RPL candidate and
registered student at Unisa..
A. Academic Literacies Centres
If you need any support with compiling your CV, you may contact the Academic Literacy Centre for support.
As part of its commitment to learner support, UNISA has a number of services to help you.
Quantitative Literacy (Numeracy) Academic Reading and Writing
Are you coping with numbers? Individual Consultations
Do you know that all students (not only science, A tutor is available to:
maths, commerce and engineering) need numeracy - Has a number of study units to help you
skills? develop your numeric skills
- Plan and structure your writing with you
Do you understand numeric terminology such as
- Suggest improvements to your writing
percentage, proportion, gain and loss, interest
- Assist you to use sources
rates, fractions?
- Suggest how you can edit and proofread your
Can you use a calculator correctly? Do you know work.
how to use a calculator to deal with fractions and
Independent learning
percentages?
- The START University Reading and Thinking
Can you read graphs and analyse data? Programme is available for you to work on
Can you solve everyday number problems? when it suits you
- The ‘Reading Excellence’ computer program
Do you want to develop your numeric skills? helps you to assess your reading competence,
The Academic Literacies Centre and then to develop your academic reading.
- Has a number of study units to help you Workshops
develop your numeric skills - Two different three-hour workshops are held
- Has tutors to help you assess your weekly to help you develop your academic
competences and direct your studies reading, writing and thinking
- These 36 workshops provide an excellent
What you can do to help us help you
foundation for your success as a lifelong
Bring in… learner.
- Assignments and other learning materials - Any other study materials
Marked assignments, as these are important to Note that this is a free service to all UNISA
help us see what you can do Any other study students.
materials.
RPL Application Brochure | 34UNISA Academic Literacies Centres
Centre Services Available Times Tutor available
UNISA Individual Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Khali Nongogo
Johannesburg consultations for (Tutor: Reading and
Old JSE Building reading and writing Writing)
(Annexe) Workshops for Monday, 10:00 - 13:00 nongonm@unisa.ac.za
1 Kerk Street reading and writing Wednesday and
Newtown Thursday
Saturday 08:30 – 10:30 Deon van Tonder
(011) 630-4525
10:45 - 12:45 (Tutor: Reading and
Writing)
Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
Ujbh@unisa.ac.za
University
Programme
Reading Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
Excellence
Computer
Program
Quantitative Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Kedibone Thantsa
Literacy (Tutor: Quantitative
Literacy)
thantkm@unisa.ac.za
UNISA Individual Tuesday and 12:00 - 16:00 Khali Nongogo
Benoni consultations for Thursday (Tutor: Reading and
90 Elston Road reading and writing Writing)
Benoni Workshops for Tuesday and 09:00 -12:00 nongonm@unisa.ac.za
CBD reading and writing Thursday
(011) 421-6514
Start Self-Study Tuesday and 09:00 - 16:00
University Thursday
Programme
Reading Tuesday and 07:45 - 16:00
Excellence Thursday
Computer
Program
Quantitative Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Kedibone Thantsa
Literacy (Tutor: Quantitative
Literacy)
thantkm@unisa.ac.za
UNISA Individual Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Shakila Dhunpath
Florida Campus consultations for (Tutor: Reading and
Room 218 reading and writing Writing)
F Block Workshops for Tuesday and 10:00 -13:00 dhunpsb@unisa.ac.za
(011) 471-2088 reading and writing Thursday
Room 219
Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
RPL Application Brochure | 35G Block University
(011) 471-2042 Programme
Quantitative Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Dorah Chidi
Literacy (Tutor: Quantitative
Literacy
chididm@unisa.ac.za
UNISA Individual Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Jack Chokwe
Polokwane consultations for (Tutor: Reading and
Seminar Room reading and writing Writing)
N23A Workshops for Tuesday and 09:00 -12:00 JChokwe@unisa.ac.za
Landdros Mare reading and writing Thursday
Street
(015) 290-3443 Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
University Tshegofatso Mantshiu
Programme (Tutor: Reading and
Writing)
Reading Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
JChokwe@unisa.ac.za
Excellence
Computer
Program
UNISA Individual Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Ronel van Wyk
Pretoria consultations for (Tutor: Reading and
(Muckleneuk) reading and writing Writing)
Seminar Room 3 Workshops for Tuesday and 09:00 -12:00 Ubib8@unisa.ac.za
Samuel Pauw reading and writing Thursday
Building
(012) 429-8900 Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
University
Programme
UNISA Individual Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Errol Nadas
Durban consultations for (Room 2B1)
Room 2B1 reading and writing (Tutor: Reading and
230 Stanger Street Workshops for Wednesday and 09:30 -12:00 Writing)
(031) 335-1733 reading and writing Friday Enadas@unisa.ac.za
Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00
University
Programme
UNISA Individual Tuesday and 08:00 - 16:00 Ilse Fouche
Pretoria consultations for Thursday (Tutor: Reading and
(Sunnyside reading and Writing)
Campus) writing Saturday 12:00 - 13:30
(After hours by fouchi@unisa.ac.za
Building 14 appointment)
RPL Application Brochure | 36(Huis Meyer) Workshops for Monday, 09:00 -12:00
012) 484-1028/9/2 reading and Wednesday and Lisal Ash
writing Saturday (Tutor: Reading and
Writing)
Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 ashle@unisa.ac.za
University
Programme Saturday 12:00 - 13:30
(After hours by
appointment)
Reading Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Excellence
Computer Saturday 12:00 - 13:30
Program (After hours by
appointment)
Quantitative Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 William Mmusi
Literacy mmusiwm@unisa.ac.za
UNISA Individual Monday, 09:00 - 15:00 Jacques du Toit
Parow consultations for Wednesday and (Tutor: Reading and
(Cape Town) reading and Friday Writing)
A Block writing dtoitj@unisa.ac.za
Saturday By appointment
15 Jean Simonis
Street Workshops for Tuesday and 09:00 -12:00
(021) 936-4161 reading and Thursday
writing
Start Self-Study Monday, 09:00 - 15:00
University Wednesday and
Programme Friday
Saturday By appointment
UNISA Individual Monday, 12:00 - 16:00 Phumzile Kunene
Pietermaritzburg consultations for Wednesday and (Tutor: Reading and
1 Longmarket reading and Thursday Writing)
Street writing zaphumlu@telkomsa.net
(033) 394-5778
Workshops for Monday, 09:00 -12:30
reading and Wednesday and
writing Thursday
UNISA Individual Monday to Friday 9:00 - 16:00 Rose Mkize-Masha
East London consultations for (Tutor: Reading and
reading and Saturday 9:00 - 16:00
10 St Luke’s Road Writing)
Southernwood writing mmashr@unisa.ac.za
(043) 743-9246 Workshops for Saturday 09:00 -12:00
reading and
writing
RPL Application Brochure | 37UNISA Individual Tuesday to 14:00 - 17:00 Lulama Tile
Mthatha consultations Friday (Tutor: Reading and Writing)
32 Victoria Road 0837596675@mtnload.co.za
(cnr York Street)
(047) 531-5003
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Christopher Khoza
(Tutor: Reading and Writing)
0825520550@vodamail.co.za
UNISA Individual By appointment By appointment Maryna Roodt
Kimberley consultations (Tutor: Reading and
Liberty Life Writing Postgraduate
Building students only)
Chapel Street mrynroodt@absamail.co.za
(opposite Workshops By appointment By appointment
Nedbank)
(053) 832-6391
Marindean Louw
mmlouw@unisa.ac.za
B. Career Issues: What to study?
If you are uncertain what to study, please contact the Bureau for Counselling, Career and Academic
Development. You need to make an appointment with one of the counsellors if you require assistance.
Their contact details are: Tel.: 012 429 3623/3513
Fax: 012 429 3698
You can also contact them for a copy of the brochure – UNISA: You Career Choice.
For more details, visit their website on www.unisa.ac.za/counselling (Bureau for Counselling, Career and
Academic Development).
RPL Application Brochure | 38C. UNISA Regional Offices
Contact details:
Campuses
Pretoria Postal address:
The Registrar, PO Box 392, UNISA 0003
Physical address:
Registration Hall, 3rd Level, Cas van Vuuren Building, Preller Street, Muckleneuk
Ridge, PRETORIA 0002
Tel: 0860 670 411
Fax: (012) 429-4150
E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za
Florida Postal address:
Private Bag X6, FLORIDA 1710
Physical address:
Cnr. Christiaan de Wet Road and Pioneer Avenue, FLORIDA 1709
Tel: 0861 670 411
Fax: (012) 429-4150
E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za
Regional Service Centres, Service Points & Agencies 2007
Gauteng
Johannesburg Postal and Physical address:
JSE Annexe Building, 1 Kerk Street, Newtown, JOHANNESBURG 2001
Tel: (011) 630-4502
Fax: (011) 630-4511
E-mail: Johannes@unisa.ac.za
Ekurhuleni (Benoni) Postal address:
Private Bag X71, BENONI 1500
Physical address:
General Building, 90 Elston road, BENONI 1501
Tel: (011) 421-6514/16/21/22
Fax: (011) 421-6574
E-mail: Benoni@unisa.ac.za
Vaal Triangle Physical and Postal address:
Sedibeng College for FET, 6 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, VANDERBIJLPARK 1911
Tel: (016) 933-5644
Fax: (016) 931-9406
RPL Application Brochure | 39KwaZulu-Natal
Durban Postal address:
PO Box 47431, GREYVILLE 4023
Physical address:
230 Stanger Street, DURBAN 4001
Tel: (031) 335-1700
Fax: (031) 337-4142
E-mail: Durban@unisa.ac.za
Pietermaritzburg Postal address:
Private Bag X9007. PIETERMARITZBURG 3200
Physical address:
1 Longmarket Street, PIETERMARITZBURG 3201
Tel: (033) 355-1711
Fax: (033) 394-5779
E-mail: cwatson@unisa.ac.za
Newcastle Postal address:
Private Bag X 6670
NEWCASTLE 2940
Physical address:
Corner Sutherland and Harding Streets, NEWCASTLE 2940
Tel: (034) 312-4054/4045/4048
Fax: (034) 312-4015
E-mail: tstoop@unisa.ac.za
Cape Coastal
Parow Postal address:
Private Bag X16, PAROW 7499
Physical address:
15 Jean Simonis Street, PAROW 7500
Tel: (021) 936-4114
Fax: (021) 936-4119
E-mail: capetown@unisa.ac.za
Mthatha (Umtata) Postal address:
PO Box 52758, MTHATHA 5099
Physical address:
Steve’s Motor Building, 26 Victoria Road, MTHATHA 5100
Tel: (047) 531-5002/3/6/7
Fax: (047) 531-5120
E-mail: umtata@unisa.ac.za
East London Postal address :
Private Bag X9057, EAST LONDON 5200
Physical address:
10 St Lukes Road, Southernwood, EAST LONDON 5201
RPL Application Brochure | 40Tel: (043) 743-9246
Fax: (043) 743-9246
E-mail: eastlond@unisa.ac.za
Port Elizabeth Postal address:
PO Box 27730, Newton Park, PORT ELIZABETH 6045
Physical address:
76 5th Avenue, Newton Park, POST ELIZABETH 6057
Tel: (041) 363-6800
Fax: (041) 363-6644
E-mail: porteliz@unisa.ac.za
George Postal address:
PO Box 2311, GEORGE 6530
Physical address:
Market Mall, 1st floor, 84 Market Street, GEORGE 6530
Tel: (044) 884-1300/1
Fax: (044) 884-1303
E-mail: george@unisa.ac.za
Wellington Postal address:
PO Box 16, WELLINGTON 7654
Physical address:
Huguenot College, Church Street, WELLINGTON 7654
Tel.: (021) 873-0226
Fax: (021) 873-0228
E-mail: Uwelli7@unisa.ac.za
North Eastern
Polokwane Postal address:
PO Box 2805, POLOKWANE 0700
Physical address:
29A Landdros Mare Street, POLOKWANE 0699
Tel: (015) 290-3400
Fax: (015) 290-3422
E-mail: pietersbu@unisa.ac.za
Nelspruit Postal address:
Private Bag X11306, NELSPRUIT 1200
Physical address:
Standard Bank Building, 31 Brown Street, NELSPRUIT 1201
Tel: (013) 755-2476
Fax: (013) 755-2489
E-mail: nelspruit@unisa.ac.za
Middelburg Postal address:
Private Bag X251837, MIDDELBURG 1050
RPL Application Brochure | 41Physical address:
Town Square Building, Cnr Bhimy Damane and Church Streets, MIDDELBURG
1055
Tel: (013) 282-4115
Fax: (013) 282-6221
E-mail: middelburg@unisa.ac.za
Makhado Postal address:
(Louis Trichardt) PO Box 4367, MAKHADO 0920
Physical address:
Office No. 2, 93 Krogh Street, MAKHADO 0920
Tel: (015) 516-3334
Fax: (015) 516-3335
E-mail: Louistri@unisa.ac.za
Giyani Postal address:
PO Box 4868, GIYANI 0826
Physical address:
Giyani Plaza, Sanlam Building, Office No. 12, Nkhesani Street, GIYANI 0826
Tel: 01581-22005
Fax: 01581-22405
E-mail: Giyani@unisa.ac.za
Midlands
Tlhabane Postal address:
(Rustenburg) PO Box 236, TLHABANE 0299
Physical address:
Forum Building, 1st floor, Cnr Oliver Tambo & Steen Streets, TLHABANE 0299
Tel: (014) 565-7080/2144
Fax: (014) 565-2145
E-mail: rustenburg@unisa.ac.za
Bloemfontein Postal address:
PO Box 306, BLOEMFONTEIN 9300
Physical address:
161 Zastron Street, BLOEMFONTEIN 9301
Tel: (051) 430-4353
Fax: (051) 430-3822
E-mail: bloemfon@unisa.ac.za
Mafikeng Postal address:
Private Bag X2027, MAFIKENG 2745
Physical address:
Amos House, 2nd Floor, Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Martin Streets, MAFIKENG
2745
Tel: (018) 381-6617/6588
Fax: (018) 381-7926
E-mail: mafiken@unisa.ac.za
RPL Application Brochure | 42Kimberley Postal address:
Private Bag X6094, KIMBERLEY 8300
Physical address:
90 Du Toitspan Road, KIMBERLEY 8301
Tel: (053) 832-6391
Fax: (053) 833-4104
E-mail: kimberle@unisa.ac.za
Kuruman Postal address:
PO Box 584, KURUMAN 8460
Physical address:
Cnr Skool & Voortrekker Streets, KURUMAN 8461
Tel: (053) 712-2461
Fax: (053) 712-2859
E-mail: crossma@worldonline.co.za
Upington Physical address:
NG Moeder Gemeente Kerk, 61 Schröder Street, UPINGTON 8801
Tel: (054) 332-4986
Fax: none
E-mail: unisaupington@worldonline.co.za
Kroonstad Postal address:
Private Bag X08, KROONSTAD 9500
Physical address:
NFS Building, 36 Brand Street, KROONSTAD 9501
Tel: (056) 213-2053
Fax: (056) 213-1867
E-mail: kroonsta@unisa.ac.za
Potchefstroom Postal address:
PO Box 46, POTCHEFSTROOM 2520
Physical address:
20 Auret Street, POTCHEFSTROOM 2531
Tel: (018) 294-3341/3362
Fax: (018) 297-2107
E-mail: potchfs@unisa.ac.za
RPL Application Brochure | 43D. Registration at UNISA
Consult the General Calendar or contact your nearest UNISA office for the dates of the next registration
cycle.
If your application for an RPL credit has been declined, you must register for the subject in the traditional
manner at your nearest Regional Office or on the Internet.
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