Accreditation of prior learning can fall under a range of headings (APL, APCL, APEL etc) although a common umbrella term is AP(E)L.  The underlying principle of AP(E)L is that previous learn...

The aim is to develop a coherent institutional approach to AP(E)L, create and publish online guidance and exemplification material as well as a framework for prospective students to gain cre...

The project focuses on workplace learning in the UK and Ireland with particular reference to the problem of competence development.

How refugee surgeons learn to practise in the UK Refugee surgeons represent an“extreme” case of refugee doctors in general, in that surgery is a craftbased discipline which requires ...

This project works with two colleges and one training provider over a period of a year to enable, accelerate and capture the learning achieved by individuals working towards work-based qualificati...

This project will investigate the nature and effectiveness of support structures and mechanisms available to in-service trainee teachers in colleges of further education to enable them to develop ...