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What is APEL.A?
A systematic process that involves the
identification, documentation and
assessment of prior experiential learning to
determine the extent to which an individual
has achieved the desired learning outcomes,
for access to a programme of study and/or
award of credits

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Who is eligible for APEL.A?

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Target Group
for APEL.A
Individuals with work experience but
lack formal academic qualifications
to pursue studies at HEP
Malaysian citizens and expatriates
(including family members) seeking
recognition for their prior learning.
APEL is used for admission to
programmes of study (gain entry to
tertiary education)
APEL does not guarantee automatic
admission (Applicants must still fulfill
the requirements by the HEP).

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Differences Between APEL.A and APEL.C
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Conventional formal learning track

Conventional formal learning track

Module...n Module...n

Module 5 Module 3

Module 4 Module 2

Module 3 Module 1

with APEL.C
Module 2
APEL. C:
up to 30% credits
in the programmes
Module 1

APEL. A APEL. C

1. Using prior experiential learning to gain entry into formal
academic programmes.
2. Malaysian citizens with work experience, but lack formal
academic qualifications can apple APEL. A for admission
into MMU.
1. The award of credits for prior experiential learning
towards a course in an accredited programme for
registered students (Local & International).
2. The prior experiential learning will be assessed for credit
recognition by the faculties.
Eligibility for APEL.A (Admission)

Bachelor

>21 years old above

Possess relevant work

experience/Prior Experiential
Learning + Pass APEL Assessment

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Eligibility for APEL.A (Admission)

Master

>30 years old above

STPM/Diploma/A-Level &
Equivalent

Possess relevant work experience

/Prior Experiential Learning + Pass
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APEL.A Application
Process

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 Applicant

(REFER TO MOHE CRITERIA)

Self Assessment

Self Decision

YES

Apply

Fill in The Form

https://www2.mqa.gov.my/
portalapela/ Portfolio Submission

REGISTRATION FEE
YES
Registration @ mmu Aptitude Test Result Successful Certification

NO

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Appeal Repeat
APEL.A Assessment

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The APEL.A
assessment comprises
of the following:
Aptitude Test

Portfolio

Interview (only for T7

(Master’s) level )

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Aptitude
Test
The purpose of the Aptitude
Test, as part of the APEL
assessment, is to cater for
Numerical literacy,
Language and General
Knowledge & Critical
Thinking of the candidate.

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Structure of
aptitude test (T6) Competency Level : SPM

General Knowledge
Mathematics Bahasa Malaysia English Language
/Critical Thinking
*A ll q u e s tio n s fo r T 6 A p t it u d e T es t a r e o b je c t iv e q u e s t i o n s

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Portfolio Submission
Portfolio will help assessors to visualise and
evaluate competences acquired by the
candidate either through informal or non-
formal learning.

Other forms of assessment shall be carried

out in the form of interviews, presentations,
demonstrations if the committee is
uncertain with the evidence presented in the
portfolio.

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Evidence submitted can be in these forms:

CERTIFICATE E-MAIL
01 School certificates, Statements of 05 Work activities, Written
results, Short Courses completed skills, Customer feedback
at work
WORK SAMPLES SUPPORTING LETTERS
02 Drawings, photographs, reports, 06 Employers, Community groups,
written materials, projects, objects, People you have worked with (paid
work of arts and unpaid work)

RECORDS OF WORK DOCUMENTS

03 PLACE ACTIVITIES 07 Media articles, Meritorious awards
Notes, emails, contracts, completed
worksheets, workplace agreement

WRITTEN RECORDS
04 Diaries, records, journals, Pa ge 14
articles
Interview
T7 candidates (who have passed
the Aptitude Test and Portfolio
components), will be contacted for
the Interview Session (the final
assessment component).

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Sample of
APEL.A
Certificate
The APEL.A certificate will be issued
by MQA once candidates have passed
all the assessments.

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APEL Unit
Centre for Lifelong
Education and
Learning Innovation
HOW DO I
03-8312 5509/5257
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lle@mmu.edu.my APEL.A?