Description:
Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) is the concept and the process which enables individuals to have their prior learning and experiences evaluated and recognised for a number of purposes which can benefit the individual, employers and the economy
Program Overview:
- Introduction to RPL & Different Forms of Learning
- RPL Process
- Assessing RPL Evidence
Learning results:
- Describe the notion of Recognition of Prior Learning and its relevance in different contexts
- Distinguish between different forms of Recognition of Prior Learning
- Examine how RPL can be implemented in one’s own context
Trainers / Faculty:
Ramon Mangion holds a BA(Hons) in Tourism Studies, an MA in Adult Education, an Executive Master of Business Administration and Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods. Mr Mangion joined MCAST in September 2010 as Quality Assurance Officer following a brief period in the private sector working in tourism & hospitality, EU funding, accreditation, and the development of training programmes for industry. He then progressed to the position of Curriculum Manager in January 2016. In April 2019, he served as Deputy Director-Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning until November 2020, when he was appointed as Director Education & Training Programmes and Learning Support.
At MCAST, he was also involved in curriculum development for key projects related to national vocational qualifications and homegrown curricula. He worked on piloting the ECVET credit system, EQAVET, and the National Quality Assurance Framework for Further and Higher Education. He is a member of Malta’s national team of ECVET experts. He has lectured in various educational settings, including MCAST, Jobsplus, Corradino Correctional Facility (prison school), and local council community programmes. He has also contributed his expertise to the National Commission for Further and Higher Education as an external accreditation specialist, the Directorate for Lifelong Learning as Lecturer and Practicum Mentor for the National Diploma in Teaching Adults and the Ministry of Education as Curriculum Development Expert (VET) within the Learning Outcomes Framework Project.
Partner:
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) – www.mcast.edu.mt
Contact us:
give@cometaformazione.org
