RAF Accreditation

Introduction

Accreditation is the gaining of a whole or partial civilian qualification (which may be expressed in credit-rated units) through recognition of the internal education, training and experience of RAF personnel, against the qualification’s specific requirements. Where accreditation does not meet the requirements for the full national qualification, an accreditation scheme should provide opportunities for individuals to “top up” their learning, to enable them to achieve that full qualification. Engagement in the additional learning required by most accreditation schemes supports the development of general intellectual abilities. This enables personnel to contribute more effectively to the organisation, to respond better to change and to cope with the dynamic situations that the RAF environment presents.

Purpose

RAF Accreditation provides opportunities to gain nationally recognised civilian qualifications through the accreditation of education, training and experience to maximise recruitment, retention, career development and resettlement benefits. Accreditation activities reinforce the learning process and increase the trainability of personnel, thereby underpinning the improvement of operational effectiveness.

Royal Air Force Accreditation

Joint Service Publication (JSP)

If you would like further information on the Defence policy for the accreditation of education, training and experience please refer to JSP 898 Pt 4 Ch 5 (Military Intranet access only). AP7000 Ch 2 Annex E (.doc) outlines how the above accreditation meets the through-life generic professional military development (air) training and manning policy. AP3379 Leaflet 2570 (Military Intranet access only) is the policy leaflet on the accreditation of the RAF's Education, Training and Experience.