Pilot Technical (Data) Definition of RPL in Higher Education

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Atlantic Technological University, Donegal campus
ATU Donegal campus

Recognition of Prior Learning Technical Definition

The Technical Definition for RPL in Higher Education was developed collaboratively by fourteen partner higher education institutions and agreed in principle by their Registrars. Its purpose is to assist institutions in developing their capacity to collect RPL data for their own internal use. As a resource, the technical definition will support HEIs in achieving consistency in RPL data collection, both internally and sectorally.


SETU Carlow campus building

Pilot Framework for RPL in Higher Education

The Technical Definition of RPL in Higher Education complements the Pilot Framework which was agreed upon in principle by the Registrars of 14 higher education institutions. 

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