Recognition of Prior Learning

Medical have been collaborating with Atlantic Technological University for some time. In this video, they discuss the value that has brought to the company.

The Bachelor of Science Quality for Industry (Level 7) programme at ATU was co-developed with industry, making it a popular choice for employees in the sector as it aligns with, and complements existing skills.

Many employees at Merit Medical have gained to this programme via RPL. Hear first-hand how RPL is a valuable process in helping employees to reflect on and demonstrate their prior learning in order to gain new qualifications and address skills gaps. We hear how learners bring real-life experiences to lectures and contribute greatly to learning.

RPL supports greater engagement with industry partners across the region, benefitting , the and the learners.

For anyone who is interested in RPL but who may not have an existing formal qualification, you are encouraged to explore RPL as an option.

Thank you to RPL Project Co-ordinator Olive Kelly for sharing this video and for bringing this excellent example of RPL collaborating with enterprise to light!

Find out more about RPL at ATU here:
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Recognition of Prior Learning has arrived on Facebook! We are looking forward to sharing all of the latest news, stories and events on this platform. So, what is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) all about?

We all learn everywhere and all the time. RPL makes invisible learning visible, helping you get your qualifications faster. In essence, RPL makes it possible for a person to build on the learning they’ve achieved and to be rewarded for it. This can be in form of access to a programme or exemption/credit on a module(s) in a programme.

The National RPL Project is a 5-year project with 14 partner higher education institutions located across Ireland.

RPL has help thousands of learners to gain access to higher education. It is hugely valuable to learners in terms of helping them to gain access to higher education, validating learning they have achieved and building their confidence for career progression and professional development.

Don't just take our word for it! See compelling learner stories on our website here www.priorlearning.ie and check out one of our latest learner videos below!



University College Cork South East Technological University IADT University of Limerick Trinity College Dublin Technological University of the Shannon Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Atlantic Technological University DCU Dundalk Institute of Technology Munster Technological University TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath University College Dublin University of Galway Irish Universities Association