Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

• Identify what a person knows and can do
• Match the knowledge, skills and experience to associated assessment criteria of qualifications and/or unit standards
• Assess learning against those standards theoretically and practically
• Credit person for skills, knowledge and experience irrespective of how such learning was obtained.

RPL Criteria

• Trained personnel,  Assessors and Moderators to be registered.
• Evidence Facilitator and Assessor preferable to be different persons

Learner Support

• Pre-assessment advice
• Identification of barriers
• Preparation for the assessment process
• Career planning
• Appeal Process

Learner guideance and support procedure

• The right to a fair and transparent process
• Access to trained and competent staff skills in working with diverse groups of adult learners
• The right to be assessed using assessment methods which are flexible and appropriate to the subject and tailored to the needs of the candidate.
• Pre-assessment inclusive of how learner will be screened to ascertain viability of application for RPL should be clearly articulated.
• Screening to be followed by pre-assessment and should deal with how the candidate is introduced to the process of assessment and the support services available regarding the collation of evidence.

Management of RPL assessment procedure

• Planning Phase
• Assessment Phase
• Assessment Judgement Phase
• Assessment Feedback Phase

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