Vocational & Technical Qualifications

Centre Approval

In order to deliver RSL Vocational Qualifications, a centre must be approved by RSL. The approval process ensures that centres have sufficient process and procedure in place to ensure the rigour of the qualifications is not compromised.

The final deadline for receiving completed applications for delivery starting in academic year 25/26 is 23rd October 2025.

VQ Centre Application Pack VQ Quality Handbook

The stages for centre approval

Any Centre wishing to be approved by RSL must complete a Centre Approval Application Form and submit this to RSL for consideration, along with all required supporting documentation.

Step 1

Preliminary Application

The centre completes the Preliminary Application form below.

Start your application

Step 2

Contact from RSL

A member of the RSL team will be in contact with a login for an account to submit documentation and answer any questions you may have about your application.

Step 3

Complete application documentation and submit

The centre completes and submits the Centre Approval Application form and supporting documentation to the website, using the login from step 2.

Step 4

Response from RSL

RSL will respond to the centre’s application within 28 working days, providing any action points as needed.

Step 5

Submit additional documentation required

If there are any action points from the initial application, the centre uploads the actions.

Step 6

Response from RSL

RSL will respond to the centre’s application within 28 working days. If there are additional actions needed, the previous two steps will apply again.

Step 7

Centre Approval Complete

Once all documentation has been provided, Centre Approval can be given. The centre will receive: A Centre Agreement which needs to be signed and returned, a letter confirming approval, and an invoice for the Centre Approval fee.

Digital Files

For the RSL shop we’ve chosen the most widely used media for ease of use and flexibility when transferring across different devices.

Every complete digital book (e.g. Electric Guitar Grade 1) includes:

PDF sheet music
MP3 audio
Supporting tests

Download Limits

We know downloading digital content can be frustrating at times which is why we’ve given you multiple chances to download your audio and sheet music.

Each complete digital book purchased includes:

5 audio downloads
3 sheet music downloadsThis means if you misplace your content, or if your download times-out, you’ll still have plenty of attempts to download your content.

Purchase Options

1. Hard Copy

The hard copy or paperback version can be purchased from our shop for shipping to the UK. Orders for shipping to other countries can be placed via www.musicroom.com. The paperback version includes everything you need for your exam in one essential book, including sheet music, a code for access to MP3 audio and complete supporting tests.

2. Digital Download (where applicable)

Digital downloads is the most popular way of purchasing and downloading a Rockschool book, track or supporting test. Rockschool digital book downloads come complete with PDF sheet music, MP3 audio and supporting tests for instant accessibility on all your favourite devices.

Note: Digital sheet music is stamped with your email address and order number.

3. Digital Download + E-Book Access

The RSL e-books, utilising Learning Platform technology powered by MatchMySound, are the ultimate practise tool, giving you the ability to master your instrument like never before.