ETD QMS Policy 11 – RPL Policy and Procedures

Description

The purpose of this policy is to outline the processes to be followed when implementing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The RPL policy is purposed to:

• Assess the competencies (skills and knowledge) that a candidate may have in place enabling him/her to hold a workplace position or occupancy despite not meeting the formal qualification requirements of that occupancy or workplace position;
• assess the competencies (skills and knowledge) that a candidate may have in place enabling him/her to enter into a learning programme at a NQF level higher than the qualification already obtained by the candidate, i.e. Public Administration Certificate NQF Level;
• assess the competencies (skills and knowledge) that a candidate may have in place so that he/she may be awarded credits for any part of a learning programme that he/she is to enter at the institution;
• assess the competencies (skills and knowledge) that a candidate may have in place so that he/she may obtain course exemption for credits obtained from another institution.