1. myAPEL: Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Malaysia
Lilian Kek Siew Yick
Mansor Fadzil
Harvinder Kaur Dharam Singh
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

2. Like a pearl, prior learning is individually unique, admirable and most importantly valuable…

3. Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition - Canada
Recognition of Prior Learning
– Australia, South Africa, Scotland, Ireland
Accreditation of Prior Learning & Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
- United Kingdom
Recognition of Current Competency
– New Zealand
Prior Learning Assessment
– United States

4. Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
- MALAYSIA-

5. APEL in Malaysia: Malaysian Qualifications Framework
MQF Levels
Sectors
Lifelong Learning
Skills
Vocational & Technical
Higher Education 8
Doctoral Degree
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) 7
Masters Degree
Postgraduate Certificate & Diploma 6
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Certificate & Diploma 5
Advance Diploma 4
Diploma 3
Skills Certificate 3
Vocational and Technical Certificate
Certificate 2
Skills Certificate 2 1
Skills Certificate 1
Source: Malaysian Qualifications Framework (

6. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
APEL in Malaysia:
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Act 2007
MQA Act 2007 defines APEL as
“a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning” to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study and/or award of credits.
Source: Malaysian Qualifications Agency Website (

7. + Flexible Entry (Admission) RPL at Open University Malaysia
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
(Award of Credits)

8. Flexible Entry at OUM Postgraduate Programmes Age : 21 yrs*
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Age : 21 yrs*
Minimum Qualification:
LCE/SRP/PMR*
Relevant work experience*
Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment
Age : 35 yrs*
Minimum Qualification:
STPM/Diploma/A-Levels*
Relevant work experience*
Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment
* Criteria stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for Open Entry

9. APEL at Open University Malaysia (1)
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Formal Learning
Non-Formal Learning
Informal Learning
APEL
Learning Outcomes

10. APEL at Open University Malaysia (2)
Principles
Academic Policies
Online System
myAPEL
Assessment
Process

11. Principles of APEL at OUM
Learner is responsible for RPL claims
Credits are awarded for learning, not experience
Separation of roles between advisor & assessor
Quality Assurance within the APEL process
Source: Evans (1988) Guiding Principles to APEL

12. APEL Assessment Process
Pre-Assessment Stage
Assessment Stage
Post-Assessment Stage

13. APEL Academic Policies
Definition of APEL & APEL credits
Forms of credit and limit of award
Eligibility to apply (Who and what courses)
Application Procedures (When, how)
Cost of APEL
Types of APEL Assessment
Criteria of award
Support services

14. myAPEL : Online Assessment System
myVLE
myAPEL
ICEMS

15. myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment
SAMPLE
myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment
-LEARNER SCREEN-

20. myAPEL: Allotment of Portfolios
Assessor 1
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 3
Assessor 2
Portfolio 4

21. myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment
SAMPLE
myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment
-ASSESSOR SCREEN-

28. “He who would search for pearls must dive below”
~ John Dryden ~

29. THANK YOU Lilian Kek Siew Yick Head, Course Accreditation
Institute for Teaching & Learning Advancement
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA