Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Literacy in...
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Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL)
in Literacy in Mauritius
Dr Kaylash Allgoo, O.S.K
Conference on Recognition of Prior Learning
in Adult Learning & Skills Development
A key to lifelong learning
OBJECTIVES OF THE MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS
AUTHORITY
to develop, implement and
maintain a National
Qualifications Framework
to ensure compliance with
provisions for registration and
accreditation
to ensure that standards and
registered qualifications are
internationally comparable.
HND Computing
ABE Basic Literacy
BTEC HND
Adult Literacy
NTC 3
Dip in Business Admin
Graduate Diploma
Dip in Journalism
Graduate Diplomas
Professional Diploma’s
Dip in Information Systems
NEBOSCH National Diploma
Technician Diploma’s
Edexcel BTEC
Diploma In Travel and Tourism
Diploma in Patisserie
Dip in Management
NTC 2
MSc
BSc Phd
CAP
Desktop Publishing Level 2
Word Processing Techniques (Advance)
First Diploma In Secretarial & Admin
International Certificates
Certificate III In Design Fundamentals
Basic Certificates
Advance Diploma
City & Guilds Level 2
Fundamental Techniques
ABE Level 5
ABE Level 3
ABE Level 6
Certificate IV
Diploma Part I
Diploma Part II
BTEC BEP
DEUG Functional Literacy Programme
DESS
Dip in IT Skills
BEng Numeracy &
Literacy Programme
Jungle of Qualifications
LEVEL PRIMARY / SECONDARY
EDUCATION
TVET /
WORKPLACE
TERTIARY EDUCATION LEVEL
10 Doctorate 10
9
Masters Degrees 9
8 Bachelor with Honours, Conversion
Programmes
8
7 Bachelor (ord. Degree) 7
6 Diploma
ND 6 in Hotel
Management
Diploma 6
5 / GCE ‘A’ Level /BAC / IBAC Certificate
NC 5 in Hospitality
Management
Certificate 5
4 NC 4 in Restaurant
&Bar
4
3 SC / GCE ‘O’ Level NC 3 in Restaurant
&Bar
3
2 NC 2 in Restaurant
&Bar
2
1 Certificate of Primary Education / National Certificate in Adult Literacy 1
International
Certificates
OVERVIEW OF THE FRAMEWORK
ROADMAP
Recognition of Prior
Learning
The Mauritian RPL Model
RPL in Adult Literacy
The MQA Act
to develop, implement and maintain a National
Qualifications Framework
to recognise and validate competencies
for purposes of certification obtained
outside the formal education and training
systems
Collaborated with the MQA to launch the Sensitization Programme
Assisted the MQA to develop the Policy and Criteria for RPL
Trained MQA Staff, RPL Facilitators & Assessor and also conducted an Audit
Local Stakeholders which supported the implementation of RPL within the
Mauritian system
Development of the Mauritian RPL Model -Collaboration of Local and International Stakeholder
NEF
L’AHRIM
BACECA
MES
MITD
VCLIT through UOM
THE MAURITIAN RPL MODEL
Applicant seeking
RPL
MQA pre
screens
application
MQA facilitates the portfolio development
Applicant assessed against selected
qualification
Credit granted through record of learning or
qualification
Progression lifelong learning
Applicant informed
Not complete
Not complete
RPL
Process
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3 Applicant does
not meet standard
RPL Pilot Projects
• In 2007 & 2008, the MQA conducted two pilot projects
• 1st pilot project in Tourism with 25 candidates
RPL Pilot Projects
• Reviewed RPL Policy
• 2nd pilot project in Construction with 22 candidates
June 2009
RPL
Launched in 4 Sectors
Tourism
Construction
Plumbing
Printing
Literacy Programmes
Caritas Ile
Maurice
Functional
Literacy
Programme
NPCC
English
Literacy
Using IT
MQA NC
in Adult
Literacy
MITD
Second
Chance
programme
MQA
RPL in
Adult
Literacy
First
Intake for
RPL in
Adult
Literacy
2000 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011
Literacy Landscapes
in Mauritius
MQA Approved Tis
NPCC Centres
Caritas Ile Maurice
RPL in Adult Literacy
Currently in collaboration
with Caritas Ile Maurice to
assist 24 learners towards the
attainment of the NC Level 1
in Adult Literacy
Launched in
2010
THE CHALLENGES FACING RPL IN
ADULT LITERACY
• Restoring Confidence
• Support to Adult Learners Managing Mindsets
• Budget
• Underprivileged Backgrounds Cost
• Catering for Holder of part Qualifications Post RPL
• Targeting Experts in Adult Literacy Registration of RPL Facilitators in Adult Literacy
• Sensitization campaigns to focus on NGOs Awareness Campaigns
• Personalized Assessments and more Training for Assessors Mode of Assessment
Thank You
Pont Fer
Phoenix
Tel: 686 1400
Fax: 686 1441
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mqa.mu
Our Vision Valued Qualifications for
Employability & Life Long Learning