Validation of FP modules and FCT exemption

What you need to have to hand

1. Official convalidación tables for FP (todofp.es). There you’ll see if your module is covered by table or needs escalation.
2. Cl@ve or certificado digital to file via the Registro Electrónico Común if you don’t want to go to secretary.
3. Centre deadlines: they usually give one month from the start of the course to request validations/exemptions.

Documentation

1. DNI/NIE and proof of enrolment in the cycle (the secretary gives this).
2. Official academic transcript of the studies you use for validation (grado/FP/bachiller) with subjects and credits, stamped or with electronic signature.
3. Programmes/syllabi of the university subjects (contents and hours/credits). Many denials happen for not supplying this.
4. Certificado de profesionalidad or accreditation of UC if you’re claiming by units of competence.
5. FCT exemption: vida laboral (request at importass.seg-social.es), contracts and a detailed company certificate of duties signed by the employer.
6. Application form from your centre (convalidación/exención). If they don’t have one, a signed instancia general with module details.

Step by step

1. Check your case at https://www.todofp.es/que-estudiar/equivalencias-convalidaciones.html. Note the table or regulation that supports you.
2. Fill the centre’s form indicating cycle, module, reason and legal basis (table X, RD X/XXXX…). Attach all docs in a single PDF if you’re filing online.
3. Submit:
   • Online: https://rec.redsara.es → Registro electrónico → Presentación general → recipient your centre or Consejería de Educación (Servicio/Dir. Gral. de FP). Sign with Cl@ve.
   • In person: secretary at the centre. Get a stamped copy.
4. Wait for the resolution. If it’s by table, the centre’s management usually signs it. If not, they forward it to your CCAA or the Ministry and it takes longer.
5. Meanwhile, attend classes and sit assessments. Ask tutor/secretary to note that you have a pending request.
6. Collect/download the resolution and check it appears in your expediente. If something is wrong, file a written complaint in registro.

Time-saving tips

1. Quote the table number and attach a screenshot/PDF from todofp.es. You make the centre’s job easier.
2. Complete programmes: cover page, competences, contents and hours. If the workload is missing, they’ll reject it.
3. For FCT, ask the company for a certificate with concrete duties and CNAE/activity. Avoid vague descriptions.
4. One ordered PDF (application + certificates + programmes + vida laboral + contracts). Fewer excuses for “missing documents”.
5. Keep the registration receipt handy. If there are exams, show you’re in process.

Common mistakes that mess up the process

1. Submitting after the centre’s internal deadline: they’ll say it’s for the next academic year.
2. Only providing vida laboral for FCT: without duties, near-certain rejection.
3. Trying to validate non-validable modules (Proyecto, languages by B2) without a basis. Waste of time.
4. Not including university programmes: “no content equivalence” and denied.
5. Assuming and stopping attending class before resolution: you could end up with a no presentado.