The course aims to introduce participants into the concept of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). It furthermore empowers teaching and administration staff of TVET institutions to plan, develop and conduct assessments and examinations of prior learning with the purpose of enrolling to a programme or to certify prior learning in a vocational certificate.

On completion of the training, participants

• are able to translate an occupational standard into assessments and conduct these assessments
• are able to discuss the different areas and methods of summative assessment and their pros and cons
• are able to explain the assessment and examination process and relevant steps
• are able to plan, design, conduct and evaluate competence-based and work-related practical assessments and examinations

• Competence-based education and training
• Occupational and competence standards
• Categories, types and methods of practical and work-based assessment and examinations
• Assessment and examination planning
• Assessment process
• Determining credit points for outcomes
• Certification process and methods
• Competences, learning objectives, learning outcomes, performance criteria, collecting and documenting evidence