RECOGNITION OF PRIOR

LEARNING
Chapter 3: Conduct Pre-Assessment
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define Recognition of Prior-Learning

• Enumerate the advantages of Recognition of Prior-
Learning
 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

- refers to the acknowledgement of skills and knowledge held

as a result of formal training, work experience and/or life
experience.
 RPL is an essential component of competency-based
training. It focuses on current competency standards gained
by individuals through:

Work experience
Life experience
Formal training
• Informal training
 ADVANTAGES OF RECOGNITION OF
PRIOR-LEARNING

• RPL allows you to complete formal education in a

shorter period of time and at less cost.

• RPL means that you do not have to repeat or waste

time learning what you have already learned.
 ADVANTAGES OF RECOGNITION OF
PRIOR-LEARNING

• RPL increases your career and education options

through recognized skills and knowledge.

• RPL allows for fairer access to studies that you wish

to undertake.
THANK YOU