Analytic Quality Glossary
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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–12, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for additions or amendments.
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Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL)
APCL is learning acquired from previous experience that has been formally assessed.
APCL is similar to APL in as much as it is recognition of prior learning but refers only to such learning that has been formally acknowledged or credited through a form of certification.
APCL denotes the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning which is learning that has been previously assessed e.g. learning arising from academic and professional awards for example Higher National Diplomas, Foundation Degrees, Open University Courses and other courses at an appropriate level.
University of Plymouth (2010) states:
Accreditation of prior certificated learning (APCL): is the award of credit towards a University of Plymouth award in respect of previous study at HE level which the student has passed. APCL may be awarded in respect of a completed programme of study (eg HND, DipHE, PG Diploma) or in respect of one or more modules or units of a programme.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
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University of Plymouth, 2010, Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL), University of Plymouth Academic Regulations and Notes for Guidance - Taught Programmes (2009/10 Edition), available at http://documents.plymouth.ac.uk/uop/documents/registry/accreditation%20of%20prior%20certificated%20learning%20(apcl).doc, accessed 2 February 2011.