APEL.C

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Accelerate Your Degree Pathway with work experience and graduate faster with APEL.C

Get awards for up to 60% of your course credits with APEL.C

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The APEL.C Advantage

DO LESS COURSEWORK

Lighten your academic load

SHORTER STUDY DURATION

Reach your academic goals faster

SAVE MONEY

Lessen your tuition fees with fewer courses

How much time can you save with APEL.C

Diploma (Level 4)

60% from programme structure = 54 credits
Equivalent to about 18 courses
Shorten duration of study by 6 terms

Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6)

60% from programme structure = 72 credits
Equivalent to about 24 courses
Shorten duration of study by 8 terms

Master’s Degree (Level 7)

60% from programme structure = 24 credits
Equivalent to about 8 courses
Shorten duration of study by 2 term

APEL.C Your Journey At A Glance

APEL.C: Entry Requirements

The APEL.C is applicable to:-

Learners registered at any Higher Education Institutions regardless of the mode of entry, whether through the conventional or APEL.A route.
All areas and levels of qualification in the MQF.
Postgraduate level of study; the credit award is limited only to the courses in programmes conducted via coursework and mixed modes.
All courses except for final year project-based courses and dissertations.
Industrial training which includes practicum can be considered based on the suitability of the field.

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APEL.C: The Process

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Find out if the programme
you're interested in is eligible for APEL.C, submit details of your relevant prior learning and working experiences for each course for review.

Check Eligibility

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We will review your
submission and advise you accordingly. Upon successful application, you can attempt the APEL.C assessment.

Application & Assessment

If you pass the APEL.C
assessment, you will be awarded credits for the course(s), which will enable you to complete your studies faster.

Credit Award

IMPORTANT NOTE: Courses that have been awarded credits will not be included in the calculation of your CGPA. If you fail the assessment, for any particular course, you will not get exemption for that course.

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

What is APEL.C?

APEL for Credit Award [APEL.C] is the award of credits through prior experiential learning towards a course in an accredited programme offered by a Higher Education Provider (HEP).

Why are students encouraged to apply for APEL.C?

The benefits of applying for APEL.C are as follows:

To provide recognition for learning acquired from non-formal and informal sources.
To reduce the duplication of learning, or learning of the same or similar contents.
To encourage the participation of adults in higher education by recognising their prior experiential learning in the form of credits awarded.
To potentially reduce the time and costs of completing a programme of study.

What are the APEL.C application criteria?

APEL.C is applicable to:

Learners registered at any Higher Education Institutions regardless of the mode of entry, whether through the conventional or APEL.A route.
All areas and levels of qualification in the MQF.
Postgraduate level of study; the credit award is limited only to the courses in programmes conducted via coursework and mixed modes.
All courses except for final year project-based courses and dissertations.
Industrial training which includes practicum can be considered based on the suitability of the field.

What are the APEL.C processes?

APEL.C is applicable to:
1. Self-Assessment
2. APEL.C Assessments (Challenge Test and/or Portfolio Submission)
3. Eligibility for credit transferFor Challenge Test or Portfolio assessment, students would need to achieve at least 50% of each course learning outcome being assessed for the credits to be awarded.
4. Claim procedure (for successful outcomes)

What are the possible evidences that can be used to support applicants’ APEL.C application?

APEL.C is applicable to:

Direct Evidence	Indirect Evidence
Certificates	Written Records
Work Samples	Email
Records of Workplace Activities	Supporting Letters
Documents

How long would the APEL.C assessment take to complete?

The APEL.C assessment is estimated to take 30-40 days upon submission of the complete documentation.

What is the maximum limit of APEL.C applications?

The maximum limit of APEL.C applications is 60% of the minimum graduating credits of a specific programme of study. This percentage is in addition to the credit transfer provision based on the existing formal credit transfer policy. The 60% maximum limit for vertical credit transfer (MQF 4 to MQF 6) on both formal and APEL.C credit transfer remains.

What are the APEL.C assessment instruments?

For the APEL.C assessment, students can opt to undertake either a Challenge Test or submission of Portfolio depending on the nature of the course and upon advice by the appointed Advisor.

What is a Challenge Test?

Challenge Test is a proctored standard test to assess if the learner has achieved the course learning outcomes. A Challenge Test can be in the form of a written test, oral examination and/or performance assessment, depending on the nature and discipline of the course.

What is Portfolio submission?

A Portfolio is a formal document that contains a compilation of evidence documenting the prior experiential learning of a learner and his/her articulation of learning acquired over a period of time.

What is the eligibility for credit transfer via APEL.C?

For Challenge Test or Portfolio assessment, students would need to achieve at least 50% of each course learning outcome being assessed for the credits to be awarded.

Is appeal for APEL.C results allowed?

Yes. Appeal for APEL.C course result is allowed but it involves re-marking of the marked answer script (Challenge Test) or Portfolio by another Assessor. However, the following are not allowed for any appeal case:

1. Submission of new evidence for the Portfolio assessment.
2. The student who fails the Challenge Test of a specific course will not be allowed to submit Portfolio for assessment for the same course and vice versa.
3. Resubmission of Portfolio or reattempt of Challenge Test for the same course.

Where can students refer to for more information about APEL.C?

Students can refer to WOU’s ‘Student Handbook for APEL.C’ and ‘Guidelines to Good Practices: APEL.C’.