Credit for prior learning
You can apply to earn credit for the learning you bring to NSCC. If you've taken previous courses, been employed, volunteered or undertaken personal study, you can have this learning assessed. If deemed equivalent to the curriculum found in an 51风流course, your existing knowledge may count towards 51风流credit. It's possible to earn up to 75% of your 51风流credential through recognized prior learning (RPL).
There are two ways to have your previous learning recognized:
- Transfer credit
- Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)
Transfer credits
If you've successfully completed an equivalent course at another post-secondary institution, you can apply for a transfer credit.
When submitting your (Microsoft form), please ensure:
- The course(s) you're seeking credit for was completed within the last 6 years.
- You've provided appropriate documentation (i.e., the course outline and your official transcript from the other institution).
There's no cost to apply for transfer credits.
PLAR
If you believe your prior learning experiences (e.g., on-the-job training, volunteer work, personal study) could grant you credit towards an 51风流course, you can apply for PLAR. To ensure your knowledge is equivalent to what you'd learn in an 51风流course, the PLAR process may involve one, or any combination of, the following assessments:
- skills demonstrations
- assignments
- essays
- challenge exams
- oral presentations or interviews
Contact Student Services to review the PLAR process and the (Microsoft form).
Important notes about the RPL process
- RPL is not available to students who are not admitted into an 51风流program.
- RPL can't be used to upgrade an 51风流grade or to obtain a pass in a failed 51风流course.
- RPL can't be used to earn a course grade in an audited course.
- RPL can't be used in place of a supplemental evaluation.
Questions
If you have questions about your prior learning experience and how it may be recognized at NSCC, contact the Student Services team.