APEL Programme
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualification Award (APEL.Q) involves evaluating an individual’s learning, whether formal, non-formal, or informal, derived from accumulated experience in knowledge and skills, to attain academic qualifications for the desired program. The focal point of APEL.Q lies in assessing the individual’s capability to apply the acquired learning from their experience to meet the learning objectives or body of knowledge of the program.
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APEL Programme
1. Acknowledging learning obtained from formal education, work experience, and attended short courses.
2. Reducing redundant learning for students;3. Inspiring adult candidates to pursue higher education programs.
4. Reducing costs and time to complete studies.
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MQA Circular Letter:
All individuals, regardless of citizenship status, are qualified to apply as candidates provided, they meet the specified minimum requirements.
b) Candidate application: meet the minimum requirements
Tahap MQF | Kelayakan | Tahun pengalaman kerja minimum dalam bidang berkaitan |
3 | Sijil | 5 tahun |
4 | Diploma | 10 tahun |
5 | Diploma Lanjutan | 12 tahun |
6 | Ijazah Sarjana Muda | 15 tahun |
7 | Ijazah Sarjana | 20 tahun |
8 | Kedoktoran | 25 tahun |
Note: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements but demonstrate exceptional prior experiential learning may be evaluated on case-by-case basis.
Sources From : https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel/APEL_Q/polisiumum.cfm