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Using your experience to gain entry to a course
If you have the appropriate previous experience you might be able to use this to gain entry to a course – even without formal qualifications – through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
To apply for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) you will need to show that what you have learnt through experience matches the course requirements.
There are a number of different ways in which Higher Education Institutions may ask you to submit proof of your relevant experience, such as:
- a portfolio of evidence
- a presentation
- an artefact (i.e. a video showreel)
- a written piece of work
- an interview.
Some institutions may ask for a combination of the above to assess whether you can be considered for APEL.
The Lifepilot Profile Builder can be a useful way to start gathering information to support your claim for APEL.
