RPL Snapshot 2018 An update on the state of RPL in British Columbia’s Post Secondary system and Trades/Industry systems BCPLAN Symposium June 2018 BC PLAN Board Members
PLAR / RPL • individuals identify, document, are 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/
Top 10 BC Post Secondary Institutions 2016/17 Total 787.73 PLAR FTE TRU BCIT Camosen KPU Douglas Langara VIU Selkirk VCC Source: British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, Central Data Warehouse, May 2017 submission (does not include SFU, UBC, UNBC, UVIC)
All Program Areas – BC Public Post Secondary PLAR FTE 2016/17 Trades 0.91 Education 5.89 Developmt 13.65 Eng & Apl Sc 15.2 Vis & Per At 18.4 Human Serv 30.05 Bus & Manag 74.73 Arts & Scien 211.82 Health 415.53 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Snapshots of PLAR models from Trades/Industry and Post secondary Association of Service Providers for Employability & Career Training Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC Athabasca University BC Institute of Technology –APPL BC Crane Safety Douglas College Industry Training Authority Kwantlen Polytechnic University Thompson Rivers University Trinity Western University University of the Fraser Valley Vancouver Community College
Association of Service Providers for Employability & Career Training ASPECT BC provides leadership, training, advocacy and public awareness in support of its members who provide community-based workforce development services to provide employment opportunities for all. We represent 115 organizations throughout the province.
A regulatory association that certifies and registers technologists and technicians in 18 disciplines and 10 specialty occupations. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) principles are followed. Certification standards are competency-based. Self-assessment of competencies and application are done online. Claimed competencies are verified by subject matter assessors. All applicants receive feedback on the outcome. Designations awarded : AScT, CTech, ROWP, RFPT, CHI and others. www.asttbc.org Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC)
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.
BC Crane Safety
Child, Family and Community Studies “I know what you teach in this course and can prove it” 1. Receive up to 75% of credential via transfer credit &PLAR 2. Register in online PLAR course 1 st evidence 3. Pay $10.00/credit for Narrative Writing courses PLARed 4. Learner provides 3 pieces Respectful of evidence/course Cheaper learning outcome Faster 3 rd evidence 5. Complete in 1-2 2 nd evidence Interview &/or Knowledge semester(s) Supporting Quizzes Documents 22/10/2018 11
ITA Registered Assessors Framework To ensure validity and perceived validity of assessor decisions ITA’s Assessor Framework guarantees ongoing assessor competence by setting the criteria below: 1. Meet trade specific training eligibility requirements 2. Complete ITA-approved Assessor training 3. Fulfill ongoing professional requirements Requirements for maintaining Active Assessor status: minimum annual number of assessments performed (may vary by program) minimum annual participation in moderations, professional development or upgrading (may vary by program) satisfactory annual performance evaluation (mandatory for all programs) http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/about-ita/policies/BrandedVersionPA3008-ITA-Registered%20Assessors.pdf 12
Course-based PLAR . Faculty advisor, pre- assessment, assessment, student pays full course fee. 17.79 FTE in 2017, mainly developmental Competency-based PLAR. Agreement with TRU
TRU PLAR MODEL Credit Bank (Review Individual PLAR Challenge Exams of non-accredited, Assessments external instruction) Portfolio (1) Competency External Internal (2) Course Based on ACE Credit Credits for non- Evaluate non- Recommendations formal training accredited learning and conforms to CAEL principles
Prior Learning Assessment • Adult Degree Completion : B.A. Leadership • UNIV 302 Portfolio Development Course • Assemble a portfolio demonstrating University Level learning. • Course Matching Model: MCOM, HKIN, ART, BUSI, ED, PMPP……. • Portfolios are submitted to Faculty Experts • Maximum of 30 PLA credits in Leadership Degree.
UFV- Adult Ed Department
VCC-Culinary Arts 1) Apply to ITA 2) Verify application 3) Approved to Challenge 4) Complete requirements 5) Receive Credentials
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 Please go to BCPLAN.ca or info@bcplan.ca to learn more.
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