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Learn about the comprehensive RPL support system in the Netherlands, covering infrastructure subsidies, promotion strategies, financial incentives, quality assurance, and ongoing research. Explore formal standards, national quality codes, funding opportunities, and more.
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RPL support in The Netherlands 23 June 2011 European RPL Network meeting Glasgow Patrick Leushuis Ministry of Education, Culture & Science – Department of Higher Education & Study Financing
RPL support in The Netherlands RPL infrastructure RPL promotion RPL finance RPL quality RPL research
RPL in The Netherlands RPL = market activity • Formal and non-formal standards (learning outcomes) • National Quality code and national RPL register • Use of RPL: career development, internal and external mobility excemptions, tailor made learning paths
RPL support (1): Infrastructure Subsidies for regional partnerships learning & working (2006-2010): Businesses, education & training institutes, local and regional government organisations RPL and workbased learning Subsidies for higher education institutes (2007-2011): RPL Flexible, tailor made learning paths incl. WBL Organizational development Subsidies (max. 75%) for learning & working offices (2010-2012): Physical & virtual ‘front offices’ + active approach of employers In 44 regions in the Netherlands After 2012: career guidance offices?
RPL support (2): Promotion Booklets, flyers, posters etc. Portal and websites Animation clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZWyh52RCk&feature=related Videos – RPL testimonials etc.: video.ervaringscertificaat.nl National campaigns: TV, radio, internet TV add: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCf4udF_EuA Social partners (employers organisations and unions): case studies on good RPL practices => RPL in collective labour agreements
RPL support (3): Finance • Sector funds: full or partial funding for RPL • Fiscal incentives: tax deductability costs of RPL Employers Individuals
RPL support (4): Quality National expertise centre RPL Information on RPL and quality code Good practices RPL academy: training RPL-professionals RPL toolbox: handbooks, guidelines, competence profiles etc. RPL quality code Accreditation National RPL register
RPL support (5): Research • Market demand for RPL (incl. forecast) • Key success factors and barriers in the RPL market • Effects of RPL for individuals and organisations