2.1        Definition of APEL.C

APEL.C is a mechanism to recognize learning based on students' previous experiences that have been identified as relevant and have achieved learning outcomes for a course (Course Learning Outcome, CLO). In other words, APEL.C enables learning based on previous experience in the form of knowledge and skills acquired through formal learning; and/or non-formal learning; and/or non-formal learning that is given credit and transferred to replace equivalent courses. This type of learning will be scrutinized and evaluated to determine whether learning has taken place and is in line with the learning outcomes of a particular course.

2.1        APEL.C General Policy

MQA in the Guidelines to Good Practices: Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Credit Award (APEL.C) (GGP APEL.C) has set general policies that must be followed in the implementation of APEL.C, namely:

APEL.C can be applied for by registered students using both conventional admission and APEL.A;

Assessment of learning done includes learning obtained through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) or any self-learning method;

PPT can implement APEL.C only after getting MQA approval through APEL.C application;

APEL.C can be implemented for all fields and qualification levels as stated in the Malaysian Qualification Framework. The implementation of APEL.C for the graduate level is LIMITED to courses in the programme by coursework and mixed mode;

APEL.C can only be implemented for courses in programmes that have at least obtained Provisional Accreditation; and

Courses in professional programmes may be considered for APEL.C with permission from the relevant professional body.