RPL Catalogue
From RPL Catalogue of Resources
Welcome to the Recognition of Prior Learning Catalogue
The RPL Catalogue is an online catalogue of links to tools, services, and resources from across Canada related to the identification, documentation, and demonstration of skills and learning
Definitions:
Tool:
A tool is an instrument that is used for or facilitates a specific assessment purpose. The individual may use it to benefit himself or it may be used by an organization with individuals or groups for a specific purpose. For example, The Professional Skills Record (PSR) is a technical skills assessment tool designed to be used in the workplace by an apprentice and a journey person. It is arranged it so an apprentice can use it to measure their progress in their trade from the time they sign up for apprenticeship through to Red Seal Certification.
Resource:
A resource is something that is used to achieve an objective or to provide help or support for a specific purpose. Resources can be people, equipment, facilities, funding, information, management, time, or anything else capable by definition of being required for the completion of a project’s activity. Labour is not usually considered a resource (it is considered a service). Service Canada’s Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG), which is offered to registered apprentices once they have successfully completed their first or second year/level (or equivalent) of an apprenticeship program in one of the Red Seal trades, is an example of a resource.
Service:
A service is work or assistance provided by one group or person that benefits others. For example, ASPECT, A Community-Based Training Organization in BC, offers community based workforce development services for job seekers.
Searching the Catalogue
The catalogue database is built from entries submitted from across Canada. It is maintained by the Canadian Association of Prior Learning Assessment or CAPLA. For more information on CAPLA please check | HERE .
You may search the database for:
1. A tool, resource or service
2. By province / territory
3. By Employment Sector (National Occupation Classification titles)
4. How the tool, resource, or service is used: Includes; Recognition of skill(s) Profiling, Credit toward credential, Building or developing a resume, Performance appraisal, Advising or counseling, Training or educational placement, Immigration or settlement service, Qualification or credential evaluation, Licensesure, Job Placement Services, Employment, Employment Services, Other
5. How the tool, resource or service is delivered: Includes: Observation in the workplace, Demonstration of skill, Simulation, Interview or oral questioning, Portfolio, Written exam, Case study, Log book, Journal, Workshop, On site training, Teleconference, Webinar / on line training, Distance Education, other
6. The name of the actual tool, resource, or service
How To Search:
If you would like to browse the catalogue entries by province of origin, select "Provincial Pages" from the sidebar menu (left). For a more specific search select one or more of the above listed parameters for your search. Enter these terms in the search box in the left hand menu and select "Search" If the search does not yield results try searching for fewer terms. If the search yields too broad of a response, try searching for additional terms. For instance 'tool carpenter.'
