The RRC-WCLC has certified staff trained in PLAR.
Prior Learning Assessment is the process that involves
the identification, documentation, assessment and recognition of the learning
you have acquired through formal and informal study. The process of recognizing
and giving credit for knowledge, skills and competencies that have been
acquired experientially, that is, through work experience, unrecognized
education or training, self study, volunteer activities and hobbies.
The type of learning known as prior learning may
occur:
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On the job
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In volunteer
activities
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Through a hobby
or interest
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In military
service
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Through travel
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On training
courses
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Through independent
study
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Through family
and life experiences
PLAR is a process that can be used to look at what
you know and what you can do. PLA can be used to get some form of
recognition for what you know and what skills you have.
Any high school course can be
PLARed. Many of you have a long list of work experience which possibly can be
transferred towards a full or partial credit of a High School course.
Courses that have been PLARed
in the past at the Winkler Community Learning Centre include:
Academic Foundations Math
Academic Foundations English
Spanish
German
Transactional English
Come and see Dean for more
information as to how you can receive a high school credit for your past
accomplishments.
Process:
Interview with a trained PLAR
staff member
Complete a self-assessment
Gather evidence to show you
can do what is expected
Have evidence evaluated by a
staff member
Full/Partial Credit possibly
awarded.