Whom is APEL for?»

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development are the two main phrases that are used to emphasise the changes taking place in educational and training arena. Adults who want a second chance; those who are returning to education after a career break or those who want to improve their career prospects can apply through the APEL scheme. At whatever stage you are in, the APEL path would support your personal and professional development. APEL encourages:
Learn from experience; grow with your company’s progress.
Develop your profession in learning while earning.
Change directions and have a breakthrough into a new career with the latest technology.

UK-CCL has developed a process that helps candidates to put together a claim to fulfil entry requirement or professional degree credit by matching their current and prior learning against the specific requirements of a particular award. The Universities and Professional Bodies affiliated to UK-CCL, make use of the Affirmation of Prior Experience & Learning (APEL) to evaluate skills, knowledge and experiences of a busy working professional. The Affirmation of Prior Experience & Learning is designed to encourage candidates to Recognise their skills, Reflect on learning acquired from paid and voluntary work, Review whether learning matches entry criteria or the requirements of modules within specific courses and Prepare aclaim for entry or credit.