Recognition of Prior Learning
RDC recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through work, formal and informal education or training, self study or volunteer activity in the form of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
RPL can take various forms, and the associated outcomes can be used for a variety of purposes relevant to the individual's educational program at RDC.
The following are the Prior Learning Requirements for the various courses taught by Computer Learning @ the Library:
| Course Name |
Prior Learning Requirements |
| CMPT085 |
Keyboarding exam – minimum of 20 nwam on three 3-minute timings (three different pieces of text) with a maximum of 5 errors PLUS completion of Skills Appraisal |
| CMPT090 |
Completion of Skills Appraisal |
| CMPT170 |
Successful completion of recent (within past two years) Educational Technology course OR completion of Skills Appraisal |
| CMPT261 |
Completion of Skills Appraisal |
| HOSP213 |
Completion of Skills Appraisal |
| LAW102 |
Keyboarding exam – minimum of 40 nwam on three 3-minute timings (three different pieces of text) with a maximum of 3 errors |
| LAW125 |
No prior learning available |
| LAW126 |
No prior learning available |
| UNIT100 |
Completion of Skills Appraisal |
| UNIT101 |
Keyboarding exam – minimum of 35 nwam on three 3-minute timings (three different pieces of text) with a maximum of 3 errors |
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*nwam = net words a minute |
For more information, please contact the Computer Learning @ the Library Team Leader:
Margaret Loader
t: 403.342.3372 | e: margaret.loader@rdc.ab.ca
To pursue Prior Learning, please visit the Prior Learning section.