Award requirements
You will need to earn a total of 25 points to complete your award. Depending on the RED Award you choose, there will be certain requirements you must fulfil. For more information on this, please go to our Eligible Activities page.
How does the Points System work?
Our points system is flexible, so you can choose activities that suit your goals, interests, and availability.
You don’t need to complete all the activities listed. You can choose to complete activities across the different point brackets (1, 5, and 10) or focus on higher-point options – how you complete the pathway is entirely up to you.
Remember that the purpose of the award is to challenge yourself and demonstrate how you’ve developed a broad range of skills.
The more you broaden your horizons and engage with diverse learning and activities, the more holistic and meaningful your award experience will be.
How points are awarded
Points are awarded based on the level of activity and time commitment. The more time and dedication required, the more points your activity is worth.
| Points | Description |
Example of Activity |
| 1 point |
Activity lasting under an hour or a one-off event | A workshop or one-off volunteering session |
| 5 points | Short-term commitment (under 10 days) | A 3 hour online course, short term paid role, or short volunteering project |
| 10 points | Significant commitment (over 10 days) | Sustained paid work, long-term volunteering, or a three-week FutureLearn course |
Guidelines for submitting your activities
You can submit more than 25 points if you wish, but to ensure fairness, please follow these guidelines:
- You can carry over 5 points from an activity that you have already used to complete one award to help you complete another
- Paid work or volunteering can only be counted once, even if it is ongoing, as this is already reflected in the higher points value
- If you undertake a different paid or volunteering role, this can count as a new acitivity
- If you activity doesn't clearly fit into one category, choose the closest match and use the reflection box in the pathway to explain your submission
Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch:
Careers, Carrington First Floor
0118 378 8359 | red@reading.ac.uk
Need to book a drop-in session?
- Log into MyJobsOnline
- Select 'Book'
- Under 'Appointments', select 'RED Awards Drop-In' and choose a time that suits you.