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Prior Learning Recognition Workshop: Supporting the CQFW Operational Plan

Join the workshop on Accrediting Prior Learning to gather sector experience, identify issues and potential progression pathways, and input into a consultation on the impact of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about the current work and guidelines on RPL from the Welsh Assembly Government.

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Prior Learning Recognition Workshop: Supporting the CQFW Operational Plan

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  1. ColegauCymru conference26th & 27th May 2010Hilton Hotel, CardiffWorkshop Day 2:Accrediting Prior Learning Welsh Assembly Government – Trevor Clark Agored Cymru – Anne Lewis / Rachel Mooney

  2. Format of the session • aims • short outline from Welsh Assembly Government • outline of tasks • breakaway groups • review principal findings

  3. Aim to support the current CQFW operational plan by: • gathering experience from the sector through identification of issues and potential progression pathways • acting as a starting point for input into a consultation document considering the impact of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) • developing an action plan

  4. Welsh Assembly Government An introduction Trevor Clark, Head of Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales Development, Welsh Assembly Government

  5. Recognition of Prior Learning – a long journey but little progress? ” • extensive interest though introduction on CQFW • current work through Colegau Cymru, National Training Federation for Wales, NIACE Dysgu Cymru, Care Council for Wales, NILAH • European Qualifications Framework RPL Guidelines • Interest within Mons Menai Partnership • RPL objective within 2010/ 2011 to formulate some outline discussion by the end of the year Today is the start of this process

  6. Definitions & Tasks • Contextualisation of a wide variety of definitions QCF version 2 CollegesWales paper • Group discussions of questions

  7. Group 1 - Questions • how is the shelf life of credit in relation to RPL for various types of learning established? • who decides what is relevant or not? • what is the role of the awarding organisation in RPL • does RPL require assessment? • what experiences are relevant/not relevant? • can RPL only be granted by a qualified assessor? • can RPL only occur against specific learning outcomes, units or NOS?

  8. Group 2 - Questions • can RPL be generic – can it be CV based? • are there issues with double counting? • Is the level of awarded RPL related to the level of the learning being described or the level of interpretation and evaluation being completed? • can RPL be completed at every level? • what should the focus or purpose of RPL be? • what are the main drivers for RPL use?

  9. Group 3 - Questions • how could RPL be made more attractive? • what are the negative aspects in relation to RPL? • what are the current best practices – are they known and shared? • how should RPL practice be developed and shared? • should there be a standard mechanism and practice developed - for everyone, per sector, per learning environment or other? • would centres of expertise – regional distributed around Wales be the way forward?

  10. Feedback • Group 1 • Group 2 • Group 3 Action Planning • Main points to include for next steps

  11. Contact details Trevor.clark@wales.gsi.gov.uk Rachel.mooney@agored.org.uk

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