UNIQUE LEARNER NUMBERS (ULN), PERSONAL LEARNING RECORDS & QCF
What is a ULN ?
The ULN is a unique 10 digit number allocated to learners aged 14+. It is to be kept by the learner and is a record that will hold their lifelong learning details on one central database (Personal Learning Record). The first person to be issued with a ULN was in September 2006, it could be that you already have a number.
What is a Personal Learning Record ?
The candidates Personal Learning Record is an online folder which includes learning achievements from the age of 16.
The learner is in control of his or her Personal Learning Record. It is for them to use during their lifetime. There are controls to make sure consent is given by the learner and to make sure access is given to educational institutions and employers to view their PLR. Learners must be ID checked and have their own email address.
We are now generating ULN numbers for candidates who we register with the Awarding Organisation onto the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
It is important that the ULN Registration form is fully completed to enable us to process your registration. It is also important that you let us know if you already have a ULN.
We will advise candidates directly when a ULN has been generated for them.