Advising for Recognition of Prior Learning

Overview

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes evaluate and grant credit for your prior learning that is equivalent to RRC Polytech courses/programs. Your prior learning may be applied to the requirements of your program.

The RPL process identifies, assesses, and recognizes formal learning, non-formal, and informal learning gained through education, work, life, military training, personal study, or other learning.

• Informal learning is learning gained from work and life experiences.
• Non-formal learning is learning gained by an industry, sector, professional training.
• Formal Learning is Transfer Credit.

For transfer credit inquiries, please contact the Transfer Credit Officer at transfercredit@rrc.ca.

Should you apply for RPL?

Do you have significant prior learning gained through education, work, life, military training, personal study, or other means? If your learning is current, relevant, and applicable to the program you are enrolled in, RPL may be an option to consider.

Benefits of RPL

• Eliminates duplication of learning
• Increases self-esteem and confidence
• Validates prior learning from work and life experiences
• Encourages continuing in formal education
• Increases access to post-secondary education
• Increases program completion rates
• Reduces costs
• May shorten time to complete a program

Accessing RPL 

1. Attend an RPL Orientation Session
2. Contact the RPL Advisor to discuss your prior learning and eligibility before submitting your RPL Assessment Application. Your application will not be reviewed until you have met with the RPL Advisor.
3. To apply, fill out the RPL Assessment Application (non-formal and informal learning)
4. Pay Fee – upon approval of application
5. RPL Forms and Fees Information
6. RPL Assessment process may take 4-6 weeks

Attend an RPL Orientation Session

Attend an RPL Orientation Session to learn more about the concept of RPL. RPL Orientation Sessions are scheduled throughout the year and are available online and in-person. During the RPL Orientation Session, you are encouraged to ask questions and see if your prior learning is a good fit for your course or program.

Health Care Aid Equivalency for Employment

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RPL Assessment Methods

An RPL assessor will choose the most appropriate assessment method(s) based on the course learning outcomes and assessment requirements.

Possible Assessment Methods:

• Employer Verification – confirms your skills through your employer.
• Elder/Community Verification – Indigenous knowledge may be verified by Elders or community leaders.
• Portfolio – collection of evidence (e.g., work samples, certificates).
• Professional Learning – training from workplaces or other learning institutions
• Other – assignments, interviews, exams, skill demonstrations, exams or tests, land-based and cultural learning, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions