Extracts from the Qualifications Framework Emirates ... - CAA

high school certificates or lower level certificatesdocuments and certificates if they are an integral part of an academic or vocationaldegree.RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) ARRANGEMENTSThe principle of lifelong learning is well recognised internationally. A major theme that hasemerged is the need to give greater attention to addressing recognition processes related toan individual’s prior learning, particularly informal and non-formal learning. For definition ofthese terms, see Annexure B - Key definitions of terminology in the Handbook.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is typically defined as a systematic practical process thatassesses and recognises all learning; in other words, an individual’s knowledge, skills andcompetence, regardless of where or how the learning was acquired. Hence, RPL involves thecomparison of the previous learning and experience of an individual learner howsoeverobtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification. This definitionmakes clear a number of principles in the development and execution of RPL:Learning occurs in all kinds of situations - formally, informally and non-formallyMeasurement of the learning takes place against specific learning outcomes (i.e.standards) required for a specific qualificationCredits may be awarded (subject to recognition and approval of respectivecommissions) for such learning if the learning meets the requirements of thequalification.The process of recognising prior learning is about:identifying what the candidate knows and can domatching the candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience to specific standards andthe associated performance criteria of a qualificationassessing the candidate against those standardscrediting (credentialing) the candidate for skills, knowledge and experience built upthrough formal, informal and non-formal learning that have occurred.The NQA recognises the importance of articulating and furthering the key objectives relevantto RPL. This includes facilitating access to programs, and mobility and progression withineducation, training and within and across career pathways.Furthermore, the NQA will pursue an approach to promote the explicit implementation ofpolicy and practices that address the possible barriers to learning and assessment amongstthe respective commissions covering the Higher Education, General Education andVocational Education and Training sectors. To this end, the commissions have eachEmirates Handbook and Implementation of QFEmirates in Higher Education18