The NRA was launched by the Government in 1991 to support personal and career development planning all through life. It is a system of reviewing, recording achievement and action planning.  It is intended to:

• Motivate individuals to learn throughout life
• To develop the skills of planning and taking responsibility for learning

The Contents of a Record of Achievement

A Record of Achievement (RoA) is a document which you can develop over time and through all learning experiences. A RoA can demonstrate, with evidence, that you have developed a range of skills which are applicable to your studies, to life outside of school or university and particularly to the world of work.

Why develop a Record of Achievement?

• Raise awareness about the process of learning, and the development of personal transferable skills, general academic skills, and subject specific skills.
• Help you to reflect upon your learning, and evaluate the developmental changes.
• Provide a structure for you to work independently to identify skills and achievements gained.
• Assist in forward planning, in study, in personal development, and in career terms.

What will a Record of Achievement do for you?

• Organises all relevant information about you and your career
• Provides a framework for recording skills developed over time, so that you recognise the range of your achievements
• Summarises achievements to date
• Provides you with an evidence base of success to use in interview situations
• Acts as a reminder of your achievements – a confidence booster when you are at a low point!