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Recognition of Prior Learning

C & M Training is happy to inform you that FAS have introduced the CSCS Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme.

This is how it will work - please read the following with great care and attention.

1. An applicant may apply for exemption from some or all elements of a FAS CSCS New Entrant Programme (3day). The application must consist ofthe following documentation:

  • CSCS Exemption Application Fonn
  • Endorsement ofOperating Competence fonn
  • Skills Self Analysis
  • Evidence of Training (Formal/Informal) undertaken
  • Copies ofany knowledge, skill and/or competence qualifications supported by the relevant course details(syllabus/documentation)
  • Evidence of experience (At least 6 Months experience on the category for which you are applying). This experience must have been gained prior to March 2008.
  • Report/s on projects undertaken
  • Employment statement/s written by employers, managers, or supervisors
  • Evaluation reports or appraisals from work managers, employers
  • Statements of competencies from supervisor/s
  • Photographic evidence ofwork supported by documentary evidence
  • A comprehensive record ofrelevant employment experience including the names, addresses and contact details ofemployer(s) and a detailed breakdown ofwork based duties and responsibilities

2. The Applicant may also provide documentation to support and application for RPL, such as:

  • Job Descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • References/Testimonials

4. Applicants should contact C & M Training to prepare an application for Exemption from a CSCS Programme

5. C & M Training will check and ensure the Applicant has submitted a full and complete portfolio of evidence to support his/her application. Incomplete portfolios of evidence will be returned to the Applicant by C & M Training

6. C & M Training will review the application and supporting documentation to assess whether
exemption should be considered

7. C & M Training will interview the Applicant to determine the level ofcompetence the Applicant has reached and determine the level oftraining required. This date will be arranged by C&M Safety Ltd and you must attend for interview on that date.

8. C & M Training will advise the Applicant on what needs to be included in any re-submitted
exemption application

9. C & M Training will submit the application for Recognition ofPrior Learning(RPL) and all
supporting documentation together with C & M Training's recommendation on Recognition of
Prior Learning(RPL) to FAS CSCS Operations for processing

10. FAS CSCS operations will evaluate the application and C & M Training's recommendation and advise the Applicant and C & M Training ofit's decision

11. Applicants whose applications are approved will be required to undertake a CSCS Experienced Operator Training/Assessment Programme in the required discipline. Candidates who are successful in the CSCS Experienced Operator Training!Assessment Programme will be awarded FETAC Certification and will be eligible to apply for a CSCS Registration Card

12. An Applicant whose application for RPL is rejected may appeal the result to FAS Services to
Business, 27-33 Upper Baggott Street, Dublin 4

13. C & M Training is required to retain copies of all documentation relation to exemption for a period of six years after the end ofthe year in which and application is made (including application which are rejected)

14. FAS CSCS operations will manage the implementation of administration and operational
procedures relating to exemption requests