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The policy covers the recognition of the following prior forms of learning:

1. The recognition of the following types of prior learning which have not previously resulted in the award of credits or qualifications on the European Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, and which will therefore require assessment by the University:
   • RPEL Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning – a process through which learning achieved outside education or training systems is assessed and, as appropriate, recognised for academic purposes, usually through the award of credit.
   • RPCL Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning – a process, through which prior certificated learning which has not previously resulted in the award of university credits or qualifications positioned on the relevant HE qualifications framework is assessed and recognised by the Amsterdam Tech for academic purposes, usually through the award of credit. Prior Certificated Learning may include professional development or employment-related awards.
2. Credit Transfer of credits/qualifications from another European higher education awarding body for use towards a Amsterdam Tech qualification or credits from a different programme at the same EQF level previously undertaken at the Amsterdam Tech. As the credits or qualification have been awarded in accordance with the EQF, the process of recognition requires academic staff to determine the status of the prior credit/award as they relate to the Amsterdam Tech programme but will not require a process of assessment as in the case of RPEL and RPCL.

This policy does not cover:

• Prior learning at a lower EQF level than Amsterdam Tech programme applied for/being undertaken which may be considered towards University entry requirements during the Admissions process.
• The transfer of credits, “advance standing” or other learning within collaborative programmes which is dealt with separately.
• The transfer of credits or qualifications awarded by another European university or by an overseas degree awarding institution as part of a Study Abroad or Erasmus exchange   arrangement, which is dealt with separately.