RPL, the NQF, and Articulation

Thank you Alan – yes I do hope once we have all voted,
(remember to check that your voting form is stamped on the back – otherwise it is invalid)
then we will all have time to access this site. In addition to Karen Deller’s presentation the list of presentations constitutes a learning programme in itself.

So everyone please access:…[Read more]

Thanks for the notice Sylvia. I found the Biennale website very informative and easy to use. Good to see Karen Deller doing a presentation on their work with an online approach to portfolio building in the banking sector.
The abstracts and presentations (available on the site) provide valuable insights into the progress and development of RPL…[Read more]

Thank you very much Allan, I agree on the “barrier to the principle of RPL.” Something you could note as you document this process.

Hi Victoria Siphiwe. The CHE’s RPL Policy is definitely the reference point for your query although the ‘50% residency Clause’ is often contested by those who argue that it is an unnecessary barrier to the principle of RPL. My view is that there are other (curriculum) principles that underpin this clause and that South Africa is no exception in…[Read more]

Policy : Published by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in 2016

Overview of policies
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

● Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) refers to the principles and processes through which the
prior knowledge and skills of a person are made visible, mediated and rigorously assessed and
moderated for the purposes of a…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia and all here.

4.3 SUBJECT RECOGNITION
In accordance with the policy and procedures on subject recognition of prior learning, qualifying for the issuing of a qualification, and recognition of qualifications of South African as well as foreign students, the holder of University qualification certificates must have:

(i) complied with the…[Read more]

Thanks so much for this.

No jenny, It would have to be related NQF training or alternatively if related to numeracy/literacy then an IEB assessment is commonly used.

Dearest Des,

Thank you for the reply. Yes indeed, it is sad that the proper measures are not put into place.

I was asked by a client – does the entry level requirements have to be accredited training, e.g. if the entry level requirement is economics at level 5, is an in-house program acceptable? I am not sure on how to answer this and can’t…[Read more]

Hi jenny, welcome into the discussion even at this late stage. Nothing has changed as far as i know and the rules are there for the reasons as set out in the discussion. In essence we should be conducting some form of pre-entry or diagnostic assessment to ensure the requirements are there.

We complain about high drop out rates and bad achievement…[Read more]

Hi Des,

I know this is years later, however do you know what the Seta’s stance is on this 1 please? Has there been any changes to this rule?

I understand that the entry level requirements are absolutely necessary as a pre-requisite as a learner needs to have the fundamentals to be able to cope with a qualification. The question is – are…[Read more]

Hi Xolile,
Yes, I agree with you – we need a focus on implementation.
sylvia

Xolile

Can you contact me,plz.

Rgds
TQ

082 422 4399

Dear Sylvia, we appreciate the information that you always bring to our attention and the advise for implementation. We mostly have these policies but fail to implement them.

We must not forget that implementation for some of these policies such as certification of mechanics and auto electrician needs funding that is difficult to get in some…[Read more]

Hi members – I am glad that this discussion was revived – thanks to Katherine.
I am interested in making contact with anyone who has run RPL in the Construction sector.
sylvia

Des

I’m also into that space of RPL.

My contact details are hereunder:

Cell # 082 422 4399
Email: tando.qeqe@qeqebc.co.za