Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning at KENCID

The KENCID Institute of Recognition of Prior Learning & Continuing Competence supports the recognition, assessment and development of skills acquired through previous learning, work and professional experience.

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Who it serves

A route for skills gained in different ways.

Experienced practitioners

Bring evidence of skills built through work, enterprise or community practice.

Returning learners

Explore how earlier learning could relate to a new academic pathway.

Working professionals

Plan further development through short learning, upgrading or CPD.

The RPL pathway

Evidence is assessed against defined outcomes.

01Identify
02Advise
03Map
04Prepare
05Assess
06Moderate
07Recognise
08Progress

What may be considered

More than one kind of evidence.

The institute brings several ways of demonstrating and building competence together. Outcomes depend on applicable assessment standards and programme rules.

Portfolio review

Documented work and achievements can show what a person knows and can do.

Practical assessment

Skills can be demonstrated through tasks or competency-based assessment.

Credit & progression

Where policy allows, recognised learning may inform credit transfer, exemptions or an articulation route.

Continuing competence

CPD, professional upgrading, microcredentials and short learning can support the next step.

How recognition works

Experience alone does not automatically award a qualification.

RPL uses structured evidence and competency assessment, practical assessment, credit transfer and further learning where appropriate. Eligibility and outcomes depend on approved standards and programme rules.

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