In order for an exemption to be granted, the applicant must provide evidence to demonstrate that the qualification on the basis of which the exemption/s is being sought meets the following criteria:

The qualification must be a fully completed qualification. Exemptions are not awarded for part completed qualifications;

1. At least 70% of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the relevant CPSP-K unit/s must be covered within the qualification. The
2. CPSP-K mapping documents must be used to demonstrate coverage of the CPSP- K learning outcomes and assessment criteria;
3. The level of the qualification must be comparable or higher to that of the CPSP-K unit for which exemption is being sort;
4. The rigour of assessment for the qualification must be appropriate to the level and content of the CPSP-K unit/s;
5. No exemption is given for work experience.

Sufficient evidence of the above criteria must be provided by the applicant. The Examination Department will require the following documentation from you when applying for exemption from examinations

1. Mapping exercise against the syllabus
2. Copies of certified syllabuses course outlines/course descriptors
3. Copies of certified degree & diploma certificate and transcript

You are required to undertake a mapping exercise. This exercise identifies to the committee where the evidence that you supply meets the syllabus.

1. The evidence you supply the committee should demonstrate how you have gained your up to date knowledge
2. By using the mapping documentation, you will be able to directly correlate your evidence and subsequently enable you to identify that you have met a minimum of 70% of the syllabus.
3. The committee should be able to use your mapping documentation as their main point of reference to your evidence.