Hockey Australia recognises the prior learning of members of the community.

Prospective learners can apply for an RCC for Development Level Education and above. RCC cannot be requested for Foundation Level Education.

Learners will be required to submit a resume of relevant experience, supporting education certifications and references for their experience.

Please note that not all accreditations are currently eligible for RCC. The accreditations available for RCC are listed in the Jotform linked below.

The Recognition of Current Competency process is as follows:

1. Write a resume of relevant experience in your selected area.
2. Collate as much supporting information as possible, such as certificates, references, letters of support and receipts of payment for learning.
3. Complete your payment of $50.00 AUD, this is to cover administrative fees and the duration of your accreditation. Payments can be made here: https://www.hockey.org.au/product/32304/
4. Apply for your RCC by submitting your resume, supporting material and receipt of payment. Follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/231697797156878
5. Hockey Australia will then review your application. If successful, you will be notified via email and your accreditation added to your HockeyEd account.
6. All unsuccessful applicants will be required to resubmit their application. Payments are only valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Participants can renew their accreditation as a part of the learning process. 

You can renew your accreditation by undertaking your accreditations respective practical assessment, completing your renewal payment, and then submitting your renewal via the link below.

Accreditations earned using the old HockeyEd model, and that were awarded before the 18^th of January 2023 are valid for 4 years. Once your existing accreditation is renewed, it will be valid for 3 years in line with the new HockeyEd model.

The renewal process for accreditations is as follows:

1. Contact your State or Territory Association to organise a practical assessment for your respective accreditation. A list of contacts can be found here: https://www.hockey.org.au/hockey-ed/hockeyed-contacts/
2. Once you have completed your practical assessment, keep a copy of your signed and completed Practical Competency Checklist and record a digital copy of it (e.g., take a photo or scan the document)
3. Complete your payment of $50.00 AUD, this is to cover administrative fees and the duration of your accreditation. Payments can be made here: https://www.hockey.org.au/product/32302/
4. Save a copy of your receipt of payment.
5. Apply for a renewal of an accreditation using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/231697532197870
6. Hockey Australia will then review your application. If successful, you will be notified via email and your accreditation will be updated in your HockeyEd account.

It needs to be noted that accreditations that have expired before the 31^st of December 2020 cannot be renewed and that the learner must re-complete the respective accreditation.

For more information please contact us at hockeyed@hockey.org.au