RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is used as a way to identify the learning gaps against the body of knowledge as part of the professional qualification to be obtained.
RPL is an assessment process that involves certification of an individual’s relevant prior learning, including formal, informal and non – forming learning
1) Formal learning takes place through program of study at the universities or colleges. It is usually documented by the subject, year and university .
2) Non- formal learning takes place alongside or outside the mainstream systems of education, such as training activities undertaken in the Workplace, voluntary sector or in community-based settings.
3) Informal learning takes place through life and work experience. It is often documented by the year, position, description of statement of duties and work history.
The following provides advice for the candidate on the step-by-step process to gain recognition for competencies and skills already acquired:
Step 1: Review the body of knowledge in each unit of competence.
Step 2: List the performance requirements for each unit of competence.
Steps3: Provide the documentary evidence that would support the RPL.
Step 4: Match prior skills and knowledge to the performance requirements.
Step 5: Present the prior learning in a portfolio .
The RPL assessor would review all the evidence provided and advise the learning gaps for the professional qualification to be obtained. The assessor would provide the candidate with the required skills and knowledge for each unit of competence. A candidate must complete the action projects or work-based projects to meet the learning gaps in evidence. Each project requires around 1,000 words for each unit of competence.
Some examples of documentary evidence that would support the certification of RPL include:
- Resume or work history
- Certificates/results or assessment
- Diaries and log books
- Training records
- Memberships of relevant professional associations
- Industry awards
- Presentations conducted
- Licenses
- Photographs of work taken
- Job sheets or task sheets
- Pay slips
- References
- Performance appraisals
- Any other documentation that may demonstrate work experience
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is used as a way to identify the learning gaps against the body of knowledge as part of the professional qualification to be obtained.
RPL is an assessment process that involves certification of an individual’s relevant prior learning, including formal, informal and non – forming learning
1) Formal learning takes place through program of study at the universities or colleges. It is usually documented by the subject, year and university .
2) Non- formal learning takes place alongside or outside the mainstream systems of education, such as training activities undertaken in the Workplace, voluntary sector or in community-based settings.
3) Informal learning takes place through life and work experience. It is often documented by the year, position, description of statement of duties and work history.
The following provides advice for the candidate on the step-by-step process to gain recognition for competencies and skills already acquired:
Step 1: Review the body of knowledge in each unit of competence.
Step 2: List the performance requirements for each unit of competence.
Steps3: Provide the documentary evidence that would support the RPL.
Step 4: Match prior skills and knowledge to the performance requirements.
Step 5: Present the prior learning in a portfolio .
The RPL assessor would review all the evidence provided and advise the learning gaps for the professional qualification to be obtained. The assessor would provide the candidate with the required skills and knowledge for each unit of competence. A candidate must complete the action projects or work-based projects to meet the learning gaps in evidence. Each project requires around 1,000 words for each unit of competence.
Some examples of documentary evidence that would support the certification of RPL include:
- Resume or work history
- Certificates/results or assessment
- Diaries and log books
- Training records
- Memberships of relevant professional associations
- Industry awards
- Presentations conducted
- Licenses
- Photographs of work taken
- Job sheets or task sheets
- Pay slips
- References
- Performance appraisals
- Any other documentation that may demonstrate work experience