What is Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)?
APL is a means by which a person can demonstrate competence in what they have achieved in the past, through learning and experience. The candidate still has to present a portfolio, which should contain valid, authentic, current and sufficient evidence. An example of APL evidence would be a testimonial from their line manager stating that they are competent to the standards required. This testimonial can provide an excellent platform for a candidate to use APL. APL can also be known as Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) or Accreditation of Prior Experience (APE).
