What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a set of processes that allows candidates to identify, document, be assessed, and gain recognition for their prior learning. This may be required for different reasons and within different contexts, ranging from recognition towards a qualification, professional development, career guidance, career progression and job placement. The aim is to make it possible to obtain formal recognition for knowledge gained throughout life, such as in workplaces and own reading or experiences. The RPL process also entails providing support to a candidate to ensure that knowledge is discovered and displayed in terms of a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Why RPL is important?
  • However, not all learning is formally recognized, often leaving people who acquired skills and competencies non-formally or informally disadvantaged in accessing and advancing in employment and the formal education system
  • Every person should have the opportunity to have (such) experiences and skills assessed, recognized and certified
There are two forms of RPL offered in Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, namely:​
 
RPL for access
RPL for access provides an alternative access route into a Programme of learning or a qualification for those:
  • Who do not meet the formal minimum requirements for admission
  • That believe they have the required knowledge, skills or experience for some of the modules of a qualification or part qualification,
RPL for access may be conducted against the assessment criteria of the relevant knowledge and practical skill modu​les as specified in the associated curriculum for the related qualification. Workplaces may also conduct RPL processes to determine workplace competence for work experience modules as specified in the associated curriculum for the related qualification. 

RPL for credit
RPL for credit provides for the formal award of credits for, or towards a qualification or part-qualification registered on the NQF. RPL for credit may only be conducted against the assessment specifications for the relevant qualification or part qualification. Candidates requiring RPL for credit must undergo an EISA conducted at a QCTO accredited assessment Centre (I.e. Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture). The college must design and implement a tool to conduct RPL assessments at external summative assessment stage to support the learners that might have difficulties to sit for formal external integrated summative assessment. ​

Programs offered
  • Higher Certificate in Plant Production (NQF level 1-4)
  • Higher Certificate in Animal Production (NQF level 1-4)
  • Duration for Higher Certificate in Agriculture in Plant or Animal Production differ according to credits

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

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