Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

For anyone with a wealth of coaching experience and knowledge in athletics or other sports this could be the option for you. This allows you to become a licensed HCAF coach and enter the coaching pathway directly at a level that is appropriate for your knowledge and experience. If you meet the pre-assessment criteria the dedicated team of assessors will guide you through a process that enables us to assess you against pre-determined criteria that meets the learning outcomes of our qualifications.

Please see our guidance document for further information regarding the Recognition of Prior Learning process.

To book onto the Recognition of Prior Learning please use the booking and resource platform Athletics Hub

The RPL process is managed by our colleagues at England Athletics however on completion you will be awarded with a Scottish Athletics licence.