From work experience to academic award
with

APEL.Q

at UNITAR

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From work experience to academic award
with

APEL.Q

at UNITAR

What is APEL.Q?

APEL for Award of Academic Qualifications (APEL.Q)
refers to the granting of academic qualifications to individuals based on the evaluation and assessment of their prior experiential learning within fully accredited programmes offered by Malaysian higher education providers.

APEL.Q recognizes the relevance of an individual’s prior experiential learning to a specific program of study, considering knowledge and skills acquired through formal, informal, or non-formal means. The awarding of academic qualifications through APEL Q involves a formal review to ensure the qualifications’ integrity and credibility. This includes assessing if the learning aligns with program learning outcomes, the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF), and the relevant program’s body of knowledge.

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Why consider APEL.Q?

  • Recognize learning gained from formal education, work experience, and short courses.
  • Reduce repetitive learning.
  • Encouraging the admission of adult learners to higher education programmes.
  • Reduce the cost and time to acquire an academic qualification.

Who is APEL.Q for?

  • Malaysians & Non-Malaysians Citizen
  • Meet a minimum period of relevant work experience

APEL.Q Process

Journey into joining UNITAR Programmes through APEL.Q.

1

Self-Assessment

2

Formal Application

3

Assessment Process

4

Academic Award

1: Self-Assessment

Register your interest to take APEL.Q at the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) website.

Receive an invitation for a briefing UNITAR Apel Centre. The briefing will include a guided self-assessment exercise. The advisor will help you determine your eligibility to apply for APEL.Q.

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1: Self-Assessment

Register your interest to take APEL.Q at the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) website.

Receive an invitation for a briefing UNITAR Apel Centre. The briefing will include a guided self-assessment exercise. The advisor will help you determine your eligibility to apply for APEL.Q.

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2: Formal Application

If you meet the eligibility criteria for APEL.Q, you will undergo the formal application process to enroll as a learner at UNITAR.

3: Assessment Process​

The APEL.Q assessment has four aspects:

  • Portfolio submission
  • FVV (Field & Validation Visit)
  • Challenge test
  • Capstone courses

APEL.Q assessment is outcome-based, focusing on the body of knowledge and competencies you possess, matching them with the learning outcomes of the programme you are interested in.

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3: Assessment Process​

The APEL.Q assessment has four aspects:

  • Portfolio submission
  • FVV (Field & Validation Visit)
  • Challenge test
  • Capstone courses

APEL.Q assessment is outcome-based, focusing on the body of knowledge and competencies you possess, matching them with the learning outcomes of the programme you are interested in.

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4: Academic Award

Upon successful completion of your program, UNITAR will provide you with a scroll, transcript, and a Malaysian Qualification Statement (MQS).

Applicable Programmes for APEL.Q @ UNITAR

21 dip ecd (1)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education

MOHE/MQA:
(R2/0112/4/0020) (01/29) (MQA/FA 1703)

12 mba (1)
Master of Business Administration

MOHE/MQA:
(R2/0414/7/0021) (02/27) (MQA/FA 1712)

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