What is RPL?

RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, and acceptance for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements.

RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification.

Who performs RPL?

Because RPL is invariably referred to as an assessment, it is normally performed by the following:

• Institutions/Training Providers/workplaces in conjunction with Training Providers/employment centres.
• These organisations will have different strategies to implement RPL.
• Registered assessors/moderators etc. 

Resources required for RPL:

• RPL centres on collecting evidence. A lot of Person hours are required to
• complete this exercise. It is time-consuming to put together e.g. RPL evidence, Portfolios of Evidences etc.
• Infrastructure to support candidates.
• Plans and rollouts.
• Costs. The candidate or his employer will have to pay for the exercise
• Who will conduct the RPL? (Expertise needed).

What type of assessment tools may be used?

Examples:

• Interviews.
• Debate.
• Presentation.
• Performance testing.
• Examination (oral/written).
• Essay writing, and examples of work done/PoE/Reports