EVCs, ACLs, & Exemptions
APL: Accreditation of Prior Learning
A generic term covering the exemption of a student from a module or modules on taught courses at the University on the basis of prior achievement of the relevant learning outcome, whether certificated or by experiential learning.
Wittenborg has systems in place to provide exemptions in EC credits for much of the programme based on Prior Learning, both in education and in the workplace.
English = Exemptions
Dutch = Vrijstellingen
There are two types of exemption available.
APCL: Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning - Credit Transfer
Students can apply for exemptions from modules based on evidence of learning formally assessed through certificated awards. Wittenborg expects that such applications will only be granted following a satisfactory mapping of learning outcomes for the modules for which exemption is sought and course aims against such prior certificated learning. This might require an applicant to provide a portfolio of evidence. For non Dutch nationals a student’s portfolio is sent to the NUFFIC for certificate evaluation in terms of Dutch Higher Education.
APEL: Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - Exemption for work experience (EVCs in Dutch)
Applicants may apply for exemptions from modules based on evidence of learning arising from professional experience and related study or training which may not be formally certificated. This might require an applicant to provide a portfolio of evidence. Skills, Competencies and Knowledge acquired in the workplace will be mapped against the aims and objectives of modules in the chosen programme.
