Many students enter Nunavut Arctic College with work, education, training and life experiences that may reflect sound knowledge of subject matter covered in courses offered for credit by the College.
Recognition of Prior Learning is the identification, documentation, assessment, and recognition of learning acquired through these life experiences. It is based on the premise that all learning is valid and can be recognized, regardless of where and how it was gained.
Nunavut Arctic College will assess and grant credit for prior learning that is equivalent to the learning outcomes of identified College courses or programs. Recognized prior learning will be applied toward the requirements of College programs. The RPL process will be administered in a way that ensures that the assessment of prior learning is valid, reliable, equitable, efficient, and transparent.
The assessment of prior learning for recognition is determined by course or program staff and can happen in many different ways. Some common methods are:
- Portfolio development
- Interviews
- Demonstration of skills and abilities
- Challenge exams
- Self-evaluation
- Review of work samples, evidence of leaning, certificates, etc.
For more information or assistance regarding how to apply for credit for prior learning, visit our website at www.plar.arcticcollege.ca or contact your regional RPL Coordinator.
Kivalliq and Kitikmeot Regional RPL Coordinator
Phone: 1-867-645-5500
FAX: 1-867-645-2387
Qikiqtani Regional RPL Coordinator
Phone: 1-867-979-7212
FAX: 1-867-979-7102
