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Making Experience Count
A Case Study in Recognising
Prior Learning (RPL)
Lea McKay, Director,
Lifelong Learning Academy
Genoa November 2011
Scottish Context
Government Commitment to RPL
within the context of the Scottish
Credit and Qualifications Framework
(SCQF).
The SCQF :
Assists people of all ages and
circumstances to access appropriate
education and training over their
lifetime to fulfil their personal, social
and economic potential.
Enables employers, learners and the
public in general to understand the
full range of Scottish qualifications,
how they relate to each other and
how different types of qualifications
can contribute to improving the skills
of the workforce.
Benefits of RPL
For the student
Gain credit and recognition for
learning.
Encourages further learning.
Do not need to repeat learning
experiences for things they
already know.
Enhanced employment
opportunities.
For the Employer
Work based learning and training can
contribute to a recognised qualification.
More efficient use of the training budget
Provides a framework for skills
development and CPD
Benefits of RPL
• Scotland’s largest modern university
• 19,500 students
• over 1500 modules offered
• 4 regional campuses: Ayr, Dumfries,
Hamilton & Paisley
• career focused, designed in
partnership with business and
industry
• £160million investment programme
..now underway to further improve
..our facilities.
Our time is now
We’re an ambitious university and our
students are too. Choose UWS/2010
Benefits of RPL
For Learning Providers
Encourages participation on
learning programmes as students
enter with recognition for learning
they already have.
Widens access to those who
otherwise would/could not
consider further study.
Enhances retention of learners.
BA Management Bridging Programme
Entry into SCQF Level 9
Students made RPL claim for 240 points
Combination of formal and informal
learning
RPL Case Study
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How did we do
it ?
Reflection
Through interactive workshops
experiences were looked at and those
where significant learning had occurred
were selected.
Clear statements in the form of learning
outcomes were written making sure that :
• Learning was at the right level and
linked to learning outcomes within
the validated programme specification.
• There was a clear link between
theoretical knowledge and practical
application.
Student Centred encouraging
reflection.
Indicators of what is expected of
the student - showing clear links
between learning and
assessment.
Designed to engage students in
the learning process.
Linked to subject benchmark
statements and/or level
descriptors.
Learning Outcomes are:
Evidencing and
Assessing Learning
Outcomes
Written report
Portfolio of evidence
Presentation
Assessment
Quality Assurance
INTERNAL
External Examination
Subject Panels
Programme and Award Boards
Policies and Procedures
EXTERNAL
Quality Assurance Agency
Codes of Practice
SCQF Guidelines
The Student
Experience
“Made me reflect on my working
practices and question why I did
things”
“Gave me the confidence to
suggest different ways of working”
“Made me appreciate what I had
achieved within the workplace”
“My degree is within my grasp”