RPL_BROCHURE.pdf

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning

Application Brochure

RPL Application Brochure | 1

Contents

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/

transfer

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- 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


Contact details

College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences College of Science, Engineering and Technology Mr Ike Hlongwane: Tel: 011 471 2862

E-mail: [email protected]

College of Economic & Management Sciences Ms Joanne Brozio: Tel: 011 471 2215


College of Human Sciences Ms Sue Harman: Tel: 011 471 3622


College of Law Ms Lisa Janakk: Tel: 011 471 2838


School of Business Leadership (SBL) Ms Grete Kriel: Tel: 011 471 3863


Pre-Access Program Ms M Snyman: Tel: 011 471 3937


Corporate RPL Projects Dr Elizabeth Smith: Tel: 011 471 3795




The 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.



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 Diplomas (vocationally oriented qualifications) provided that you are older than 23 years and have at least 3 years relevant experience in the specific field

OR You should enrol for the RPL Pre-access and Access programmes


3. 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 ([email protected]) or Eugene Nhkwashu ([email protected]) 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 of the course, subjects, syllabus etc that you are interested in.

OR Consult a career counsellor at the Bureau for Student Counselling 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: [email protected]

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


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.


9. 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.


A2 The RPL process

1. The RPL Application: CANDIDATE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Identify qualification and

subject/module for possible RPL credits

Apply for student number or check current student number for

validity

Contact RPL office for support

Complete application and supporting documents

Submit documents to RPL office

Wait for feedback

Act on feedback

[See next pages for a detailed explanation of each step]


Identify 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.


Complete 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.


1. The RPL Application: UNISA’S RESPONSIBILITY

We receive application

Check for completeness We send you a letter of receipt

Send for screening to Academic staff

We send you an interim feedback letter

Complete screening We send you a final

feedback letter

[See next pages for a detailed explanation of each step]


Receive 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.


3. The RPL Assessment: CANDIDATE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Accept assessment

opportunity

Prepare for assessment: contact RPL staff if uncertain

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.


Application for a Student Number

Form 1 Proposed Qualification Surname Initials Title

Please fax this to (011) 471 3572 with a clear copy of your ID

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


Physical 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:


RECOGNITION 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 Passport non SA Gender M F

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


Section 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 (e.g. B Comm Informatics)

Qualification Code (e.g. 02011)

Subject/Module and Level (e.g. Marketing I)

Subject/Module Code (e.g. MAR111Y)

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Applicant’s signature Date

Received by Date


Section 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


Section 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


Motivation 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:

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5.

This is your original– you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject



Surname & Initials:

Qualification:


Student Number/ID:



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Surname & Initials:

Qualification:


Student Number/ID:



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Surname & Initials:

Qualification:


Student Number/ID:



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Declaration 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


Check List: Form 5

Please ensure that you enclose all of the following Your use

RPL office 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


Section 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.


Application 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 – Learning Profile

Remember to attach original certified copies of all these certificates as evidence. It is also helpful to include, where possible, the syllabi of any courses completed.

Section 4 – Experience Profile

You should attach an extended CV to provide an overview of yourself, as well as your academic and employment history. This information should 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.


Credit 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)


• 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.


Estimated 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.


Section 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? Do you know that all students (not only science, maths, commerce and engineering) need numeracy skills? Do you understand numeric terminology such as percentage, proportion, gain and loss, interest rates, fractions? Can you use a calculator correctly? Do you know how to use a calculator to deal with fractions and percentages? Can you read graphs and analyse data? Can you solve everyday number problems? Do you want to develop your numeric skills? The Academic Literacies Centre

- Has a number of study units to help you develop your numeric skills

- Has tutors to help you assess your competences and direct your studies

What you can do to help us help you Bring in…

- Assignments and other learning materials Marked assignments, as these are important to help us see what you can do Any other study materials.

Individual Consultations A tutor is available to:

- Has a number of study units to help you develop your numeric skills

- Plan and structure your writing with you - Suggest improvements to your writing - Assist you to use sources - Suggest how you can edit and proofread your

work. Independent learning

- The START University Reading and Thinking Programme is available for you to work on when it suits you

- The ‘Reading Excellence’ computer program helps you to assess your reading competence, and then to develop your academic reading.

Workshops - Two different three-hour workshops are held

weekly to help you develop your academic reading, writing and thinking

- These 36 workshops provide an excellent foundation for your success as a lifelong learner.

- Any other study materials Note that this is a free service to all UNISA students.


UNISA Academic Literacies Centres

Centre Services Available Times Tutor available

Individual consultations for

reading and writing

Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00

Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday

10:00 - 13:00 Workshops for reading and writing

Saturday 08:30 – 10:30 10:45 - 12:45

Start Self-Study University

Programme


Reading Excellence Computer Program


Khali Nongogo (Tutor: Reading and

Writing) [email protected]

Deon van Tonder (Tutor: Reading and


UNISA Johannesburg Old JSE Building (Annexe) 1 Kerk Street Newtown (011) 630-4525

Quantitative Literacy

Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Kedibone Thantsa (Tutor: Quantitative

Literacy) [email protected]


reading and writing

Tuesday and Thursday

12:00 - 16:00

Workshops for reading and writing


09:00 -12:00


Programme


09:00 - 16:00



07:45 - 16:00

Khali Nongogo (Tutor: Reading and


UNISA Benoni 90 Elston Road Benoni CBD (011) 421-6514


Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Kedibone Thantsa (Tutor: Quantitative

Literacy) [email protected]


reading and writing




10:00 -13:00

UNISA Florida Campus Room 218 F Block (011) 471-2088 Room 219 Start Self-Study Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00

Shakila Dhunpath (Tutor: Reading and



University Programme

G Block (011) 471-2042


Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Dorah Chidi (Tutor: Quantitative

Literacy [email protected]


reading and writing




09:00 -12:00


Programme


UNISA Polokwane Seminar Room N23A Landdros Mare Street (015) 290-3443



Jack Chokwe (Tutor: Reading and


Tshegofatso Mantshiu (Tutor: Reading and



reading and writing




09:00 -12:00

UNISA Pretoria (Muckleneuk) Seminar Room 3 Samuel Pauw Building (012) 429-8900 Start Self-Study

University Programme


Ronel van Wyk (Tutor: Reading and



reading and writing



Wednesday and Friday

09:30 -12:00

UNISA Durban Room 2B1 230 Stanger Street (031) 335-1733


Programme


Errol Nadas (Room 2B1)

(Tutor: Reading and Writing)

[email protected]


08:00 - 16:00 UNISA Pretoria (Sunnyside Campus) Building 14


reading and writing Saturday 12:00 - 13:30

(After hours by appointment)

Ilse Fouche (Tutor: Reading and



Workshops for reading and

writing


Saturday

09:00 -12:00

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Start Self-Study University

Programme Saturday 12:00 - 13:30 (After hours by appointment)

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Reading Excellence Computer Program

Saturday 12:00 - 13:30 (After hours by appointment)

Lisal Ash

(Tutor: Reading and Writing)

[email protected]

(Huis Meyer) 012) 484-1028/9/2


Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 William Mmusi [email protected]


Friday

09:00 - 15:00 Individual consultations for

reading and writing

Saturday By appointment


writing


09:00 -12:00


Friday

09:00 - 15:00

UNISA Parow (Cape Town) A Block 15 Jean Simonis Street (021) 936-4161


Programme

Saturday By appointment

Jacques du Toit (Tutor: Reading and



reading and writing


Thursday

12:00 - 16:00 UNISA Pietermaritzburg 1 Longmarket Street (033) 394-5778


writing


Thursday

09:00 -12:30

Phumzile Kunene (Tutor: Reading and


Monday to Friday 9:00 - 16:00 Individual consultations for

reading and writing

Saturday 9:00 - 16:00

UNISA East London 10 St Luke’s Road Southernwood (043) 743-9246 Workshops for

reading and writing

Saturday 09:00 -12:00

Rose Mkize-Masha (Tutor: Reading and



Tuesday to Friday

14:00 - 17:00 UNISA Mthatha 32 Victoria Road (cnr York Street) (047) 531-5003

Individual consultations

Saturday 08:00 - 16:00

Lulama Tile (Tutor: Reading and Writing)[email protected]

Christopher Khoza (Tutor: Reading and Writing)

[email protected]

Individual consultations

By appointment By appointment UNISA Kimberley Liberty Life Building Chapel Street (opposite Nedbank) (053) 832-6391

Workshops By appointment By appointment

Maryna Roodt (Tutor: Reading and Writing Postgraduate

students only) [email protected]

Marindean Louw [email protected]

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).


C. 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Vaal Triangle

Physical and Postal address: Sedibeng College for FET, 6 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, VANDERBIJLPARK 1911 Tel: (016) 933-5644 Fax: (016) 931-9406


KwaZulu-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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

East London

Postal address : Private Bag X9057, EAST LONDON 5200 Physical address: 10 St Lukes Road, Southernwood, EAST LONDON 5201


Tel: (043) 743-9246 Fax: (043) 743-9246 E-mail: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Middelburg Postal address: Private Bag X251837, MIDDELBURG 1050


Physical address: Town Square Building, Cnr Bhimy Damane and Church Streets, MIDDELBURG 1055 Tel: (013) 282-4115 Fax: (013) 282-6221 E-mail: [email protected]

Makhado (Louis Trichardt)

Postal address: 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Midlands

Tlhabane (Rustenburg)

Postal address: 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]


Kimberley

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Upington

Physical address: NG Moeder Gemeente Kerk, 61 Schröder Street, UPINGTON 8801 Tel: (054) 332-4986 Fax: none E-mail: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]


D. 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.