RWPN Qualification Routes and Registration and Renewal Policy
Admission to RWPN’s register is through specified qualification routes. These qualification routes are listed in our constitution and restated here:
We recognise following qualifications: Honours Degree in Rehabilitation Studies (visual impairment); Foundation Degree; Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies; IfATE Apprenticeship Standard ST0 431 Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) Level 5; Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (children and young people); Graduate Diploma in Low Vision Rehabilitation; Original Certificate in Rehabilitation Work; Combined Mobility Officer and Technical Officer Certificate.
To register as a Vision Rehabilitation Worker or Habilitation Specialist the applicant is required to submit a copy of their original certificate of qualification. This can be submitted by email or by post. This copy will be uploaded to the registrant’s membership record and retained by RWPN in line with our Data Protection Statement and Privacy Policy. The registrant’s membership record will then be updated to indicate that the evidence has been seen. The registrant’s name will appear on the public-facing register.
To view RWPN's full Registration and Renewal Policy click here