Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Open Academic Programmes at the Graduate School

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) FOR OPEN ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

RPL ASSESSMENT TABLE

The following skill categories and the match with the required learning outcomes will be assessed based on your submission of your RPL, Portfolio of Learning:

Skill/ Competency Abbreviation Short Description of each Category: Categories (generalised and applicable to all NQF level): Scope of Knowledge ScK This category is related to the candidate’s scope and depths of knowledge on Management Practices in the field of Business Administration and the level of understanding of key concepts, principles and theories. Knowledge Literacy KL This category shows awareness/understanding of how knowledge is generated, processed and evaluated in the area of Business Administration. Method and M&P This category comprises the selection and application of procedure appropriate methods, techniques and procedures in the context of the workplace. Problem solving PS This category is related to the skills and abilities to solve different types of problems in the workplace by using the knowledge and skills described in the categories above. Ethics and EPP This category comprises the knowledge, application and professional practices evaluation of professional ethical practices in the context of the workplace. Accessing, processing Info This category is related to the scope of sources of and managing information, depths of information processing and ways to information manage information in its (various) contexts. Producing and Com This category represents the ability to appropriately communicating of produce, communicate and present information information (professional and academic) in written, oral and practical form to audiences. Context and Systems C&S This Category shows the ability to operate in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts, the level of understanding and managing of systems and the relationships between elements within the system. Management of MoL This Category represents the ability to evaluate own and Learning others levels of performance and learning. Further, this category assesses the capacity to apply learning strategies for on-going, self-directed learning. Accountability ACC This Category represents the ability to take full responsibility for your own work, decision making and the use of resources.

Portfolio of Learning Application form 1. Applicant/Programme Details:

Programme Applied for:

Applicant Name:

ID number/ passport number:

2. MOTIVATION TO STUDY

Please describe your motivation to study in the field (Management/Business Administration) and why you have decided that now is the time for you to resume your formal education? (minimum 200 words, maximum 300 words) 3. WORK-RELATED BACKGROUND

Please submit any relevant documentation/evidence in the required folder online.

Please state most recent first and work backwards: MAXIMUM 4 positions

Employer/address Dates Position held Summary of Duties From To

Please describe the skills and knowledge acquired in this position and how you have applied this further in your work. Consider how these skills and knowledge has equipped you for your planned field of study (200 words minimum):

Please tick the assessment competencies to which you are referring to in your description:

ScK Info KL Com M&P C&S PS MoL Employer/address From To Position held Summary of Duties Please describe the skills and knowledge acquired in this position and how you have applied this further in your field of work. Consider how these skills and knowledge has equipped you for your planned field of study (200 words minimum):

Please tick the competencies to which you are referring to in your description:

ScK Info KL Com M&P C&S PS MoL EPP ACC Employer/address From To

Please describe the skills and knowledge acquired in this position and how you have applied this further in your field of work. Consider how these skills and knowledge has equipped you for your planned field of study minimum):

ScK Info KL Com M&P C&S PS MoL EPP ACC Employer/address From To

Please describe the skills and knowledge acquired in this position and how you have applied this further in your field of work. Consider how these skills and knowledge has equipped you for your planned field of study (200 words minimum):

Please tick the competencies to which you are referring to in your description: 4. Continuing Professional Development: WORK-RELATED COURSES

Please include a MAXIMUM of six events

Programme/ workshop/event Duration Number of Level attended From To hours reached/ex ams taken

Please describe how you have integrated your learning from this into your workplace (100 words minimum):

Programme/ workshop/event Duration Number of Level attended From To hours reached /exams

Please describe how you have integrated your learning from this into your workplace (100 words minimum): 5. Continuing Professional Development: OUTSIDE THE AREA OF WORK

Please include a MAXIMUM of four events

Programme/ Years attended Number of Level reached/exams taken workshop/event From To hours attended

Please describe how you have benefited from this experience (100 words minimum):

Please describe how you have benefited from this experience (100 words minimum): 6. WORK EXAMPLE AND REFLECTION Please select one work position that you have held and write a brief reflection on what you have learnt about yourself from working in each position. Explore further on how this enables you to succeed on the study program for which you are applying. Please attach evidence of on the job assessment from your employer or colleagues (e.g. Coaching feedback, performance feedback, reference letter, award certificates) and any other supporting documentation about your achievements in the relevant folder.

Employer Name & Address Dates Position Duties From To held

What have you learnt from working in this position (300 words minimum):

ScK Info KL Com M&P C&S PS MoL EPP ACC 7. Additional information

Applicants can also include a supporting statement highlighting any information you may consider pertinent to your application e.g. activities that you may have engaged with in community or voluntary organisations that have contributed to your learning and/or personal/family background information that is related to your application for recognition of your prior learning.

Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Note: Please save this file as a pdf and upload to http://gsblive.uct.ac.za/projects/PortfolioOfLearningOAP/ together with your supporting pdf-documents.

The cost of the RPL assessment is R1500. This fee is non-refundable, and separate to the application fee. Bank details are available here. Please use your name and surname as the reference.

Email proof of payment to [email protected].