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I Already Know That!

How can you help your client achieve formal recognition of their prior learning

ASPECT Conference

Thursday, November 2, 2017 3:30-5:00

BCIT-Justine Arsenault DC- Lori Woods & Jules Andre-Brown VCC-Tanis Sawkins

• Who are we?
• Some useful terminology and definitions:

PLAR = Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition RPL = Recognition of Prior Learning

We want to know about you….. On a scale of 1 – 5, how much do you know about Prior Learning Assessment ?

PLAR / RPL

• individuals identify, document, have assessed and gain

recognition for their prior learning

• learning may be formal, informal, non-formal, or

experiential

• can be undertaken for several purposes
• a wide variety of tools can be used alone or in combination

for experiential learning and competency assessment

Canadian Association of Prior Learning (CAPLA) http://capla.ca/what-is-rpl/

What makes an ideal candidate?

Someone who has:

• 1. Related work experience of >2-5 years
• 2. Depth and breadth within that experience
• 3. Appreciation of type and amount of evidence

required

• 4. Reflection skills
• 5. …

Discussion

• Please, turn to the person on your right…..

“What kind of evidence could be used to show a PLAR candidate’s competencies as a (for example)”:

• Cook
• Human service worker
• Crane operator
• your job!

PLAR provider practitioners are looking for evidence of competencies that have:

• Relevance
• Validity
• Sufficiency
• Currency
• Quality
• Authenticity
• And that are compatible with what their program,

job, training offers

Matching prior learning to the education & training programs and employment

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Examples of PLAR models from Industry/trades and Post secondary

Athabasca U - varied BCIT-Business programs BC Crane Safety- Crane Operator Douglas College- Human Services Thompson Rivers U – Liberal Arts + U Fraser Valley- Adult Education Vancouver Community College – Culinary Arts

Athabasca University

http://priorlearning.athabascau.ca/how-PLAR-works.php#video

BCIT Advanced Placement & Prior Learning (APPL) Pathways

Considering the cumulative knowledge of training and experience, we create personalized education pathways for individuals or organizations.

BCIT APPL Pathway Model

May require program specific bridging courses 9 months FT 1 – 2 years PT 8 - 12 months FT 1.5 – 3 years PT APPL Assessment 2nd year of Diploma/Advanced Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration

Two Year Diploma One Year Degree

BC Crane Safety

Douglas College DACS PLAR =

“I know what you teach in this course and can prove it”

1. Pre-requisite: > 2 years FTE experience in disability field 2. Receive up to 75% of credential via PLAR & transfer credit 3. Submit short Pre-PLAR self-assessment 4. Acceptance into program 5. Register in CCSD 1100: Online PLAR course 6. Pay $10.00/credit for courses PLARed 7. Learner provides 3 pieces of evidence/course learning outcome 8. Complete in 1-2 semester(s)

9. See DACS PLAR backgrounder for criteria & details

2018-06-06 14 1st evidence Narrative Writing 2nd evidence Knowledge Quizzes Respectful Cheaper Faster 3rd evidence Interview &/or Supporting Documents

Regulatory bodies who are also BCPLAN members

Applied Science Technologist & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)

• Regulates the standards of

training & practice and protects the interests of the public for its Engineering Technologist members

• Sets & maintains academic,

experience & professional practice standards

Industry Training Authority (ITA)

• Leads & coordinates BC’s

skilled trades system

• It works with: employers,

employees, industry, labour, training providers & government to:

– issue credentials – manage apprenticeships – set program standards increase opportunities

Thompson Rivers University & Open Learning Credit Bank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=UAasP_pJGDU

UFV- Adult Ed Department

VCC-Culinary Arts

1) Apply to ITA 2) Verify application 3) Approved to Challenge 4) Complete requirements 5) Receive Credentials

Words of wisdom from an expert: a successful PLAR candidate

• 1. How did you learn about PLAR and was the

connection process straightforward?

• 2. In a word or on a scale of 1-10 describe the

experience…

• 3. What is your best advice to future PLAR

candidates?

• 4. What specific words of wisdom

do you have for ASPECT members?

Discussion

• Now, please turn to the person on your left

“How would YOU start to prepare a client for a PLAR process ?”

How to best introduce you client to PLAR and help them prepare

• Typically applicants have no idea that the process

the application process where they are asked to describe and give examples of their current competencies compared to our certification standards

• The number one starting point is for the person

to identify their strengths, interests and career goal.

• Researching and exploring existing resources is

the next step for practitioners and their clients.

Tips on keeping your client motivated

• nce they have found the right provider
• Urge them to get started early – it takes time to

reflect and choose what to present

• Remind them the rewards of going through this

challenging process are significant

• Read, re-read, and re-read again the advising

documents the PLAR advisor & assessor sends. It makes more sense when you really understand them

• Encourage them to develop family, friends and

previous successful PLAR candidates as a cheerleader/support group

The CAPLA Manual

CAPLA Quality-Assurance-for-RPL-Introduction http://capla.ca/rpl-qa-manual/

Useful Resources:

BC’s Prior Learning Action Network (BCPLAN) Canadian Association of Prior Learning (CAPLA) Prior Learning International Research Centre (PLIRC) TRU Industry Training Authority (ITA) Challenging Exams

Thank you for joining us today.

Questions?

Please go to BCPLAN.ca or info@bcplan.ca to learn more.