Common use of PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Clause in Contracts

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT. a) Definition Prior learning assessment (PLA) is the assessment by some valid and reliable means, of what has been learned through formal and non-formal education/training or experience, that is worthy of credit in a course or program offered by the institution providing credit. The assessment and evaluation of prior learning and the determination of competency and credit awarded, will be done by faculty members who have the appropriate subject matter expertise but other staff in an institution may have a supporting role in the process. The work required for prior learning assessment includes but is not limited to: classroom-based and individual advising; classroom-based and individual assessment, training and upgrading; development of assessment tools; and training in the use of flexible assessment. b) Prior Learning Assessment as Workload Prior learning assessment work undertaken by an employee covered by this Agreement will be integrated into and form part of the employee’s workload as workload is defined in this Agreement. c) Training in Prior Learning Assessment An employee required to perform prior learning assessment responsibilities as part of his/her workload, has a right to Employer-paid training time and expenses, in the methodology and application of prior learning assessment as necessary for the assigned task. d) Prior Learning Assessment Coordinators Prior Learning Assessment coordinators will be faculty or instructional bargaining unit members.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT. a) Definition Prior learning assessment (PLA) is the assessment by some valid and reliable means, of what has been learned through formal and non-formal education/training or experience, that is worthy of credit in a course or program offered by the institution providing credit. The assessment and evaluation of prior learning and the determination of competency and credit awarded, will be done by faculty members who have the appropriate subject matter expertise but other staff in an institution may have a supporting role in the process. The work required for prior learning assessment includes but is not limited to: classroom-based and individual advising; classroom-based and individual assessment, training and upgrading; development of assessment tools; and training in the use of flexible assessment. b) Prior Learning Assessment as Workload Prior learning assessment work undertaken by an employee covered by this Agreement will be integrated into and form part of the employee’s workload as workload is defined in this Agreement. c) Training in Prior Learning Assessment An employee required to perform prior learning assessment responsibilities as part of his/her their workload, has a right to Employer-paid training time and expenses, in the methodology and application of prior learning assessment as necessary for the assigned task. d) Prior Learning Assessment Coordinators Prior Learning Assessment coordinators will be faculty or instructional bargaining unit members.