Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) will be partnering with 19 higher education institutions in Ireland for a national project team that aims to develop a consistent and coherent approach to recognition of prior learning (RPL) within and across the sector.
Running to April 1, 2025, this four-year project enjoins DkIT and other institutes of technology, universities, and technological universities in developing and rolling out a National RPL Framework.
Key Takeaways:
DkIT is involved in the development and rollout of a National Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Framework in Ireland.
The institution is in partnership with 19 institutes of technology, universities, and technological universities.
The national project is crucial in the context of accessing education and in support of lifelong learning.
This project is coordinated by Ireland’s Technological Higher Education Association and funded over 6M EUR under the Higher Education Authority’s Human Capital Initiative.
Moreover, the National RPL Framework will be composed of a shared understanding of RPL, in keeping with national quality assurance arrangements, the National Framework of Qualifications, and Quality and Qualifications Ireland high-level policies.
DkIT takes part in a project that is crucial in the context of accessing education and in support of lifelong learning.
RPL will play an integral part in the higher education system as a flexible pathway to further learning, certification, and professional development.
DkIT has a proven track record in training its stakeholders with up-to-date knowledge. From low-cost, low-commitment events to more complex tailored courses, the institution offers the right training and professional development that suit organizations.
The institution also offers a range of accredited part-time courses for professional development, delivered either face to face with attendance on campus or online.
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