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Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL)
At NSCC we give credit where credit is due. We recognize that adults acquire knowledge and/or skills through a number of different avenues: through credit and non-credit courses, on-the-job training, work experiences, life experiences, volunteer activities, and personal study. There are two basic ways that we grant credit for prior learning: through a transfer of credits from a recognized post-secondary educational institution, or through an individual challenge process of recognizing prior learning. You can begin the RPL process as soon as you confirm your acceptance into a program. To support the RPL process, all campuses are committed to making course descriptions and learning outcomes for current courses available to incoming students by May 1st each year.
RPL leads to NSCC credits if you can demonstrate that any prior learning you have attained is equivalent to what you would acquire through courses in your College program. The process of Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) may involve one or all any combination of the following:
- challenge exams
- interviews
- skills demonstrations, projects, case studies, assignments, essays; portfolio assessment which includes a collection of materials that clearly demonstrates, documents and matches your prior learning to NSCC course or program learning outcomes.
Students can earn up to two-thirds of an NSCC program through RPL. The campus Centres for Student Success are the first point of contact for students to learn about current RPL procedures and to make inquiries about the process and any charges that may apply for any RPL challenge before August 20, 2010. Any prior learning that is awarded credit will appear on your transcript as "P".
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