Centre for Assessment and Prior Learning

Manukau Institute of Technology's Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning is leading the way in innovative assessment approaches.

Our assessment methods demonstrate our commitment to innovation in tertiary education, allowing applicants to realise their educational goals through a facilitated process. In this process, knowledge acquired through formal and experiential learning is recognised and assessed.

We understand the value of an individuals past learning experiences which can provide a pathway for them to gain a qualification. Many people have several years of work experience, but have not completed formal education programmes. Our process provides for credit transfers and the opportunity for students to prove their experiential learning towards the requirements of a qualification.

The process allows candidates to complete their qualification requirements through the following methods:

Transfer of past credits earned
Prior Learning Assessments through professional conversation or portfolio submission
Workplace Assessments and attestation