If you have achieved prior learning through work or life experience (e.g. , volunteerism, military work, family commitments, workshops, seminars, self-directed study, or on-the-job training), you may be eligible to apply for credit equivalency. Your application must demonstrate how the learning you achieved matches at least 80% of the scope, depth, and level of learning required in the NBCC course.
If you are submitting experiential and/or non-formal learning for evaluation, your supporting documentation must adhere to the following guidelines:
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The documents must verify the learning described in your application form
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A detailed résumé and references are required when learning outcomes are linked to specific work-related experiences.
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Where relevant, you should also include secondary sources of documentation that verify your learning achievements. These sources may take a variety of forms such as:
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Outlines, course syllabus, pamphlets, newsletters, or promotional materials
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Certificates of completion from seminars or workshops, accompanied by details regarding the service provider and the intended outcome of the training
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Samples of work you have produced which demonstrate the specified learning, such as portfolios, products, models, written reports, visual presentations, published articles, or project plans
For more information about the Recognition of Prior Learning process, please visit our website: www.nbcc.ca/rpl.