Note:
Competency statements in black have been reproduced with permission from the PLAR Practitioner Competency Profile and Self-Assessment Tool based on the PLAR Practitioner DACUM Occupational Analysis, Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology, 2002.
Competency statements in light blue represent a compilation from international resources and CAPLA’s Developing Benchmarks for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition – Practitioner Perspectives: Guidelines for the Canadian Practitioner, 2000.
A-1 : Apply PLAR philosophy and knowledge
| A-1.1 : |
clearly articulate the meaning of PLAR |
| A-1.2 : |
apply adult learning principles |
| A-1.3 : |
demonstrate reflective practice in PLAR |
| A-1.4 : |
explain PLAR principles and process |
| A-1.5 : |
explain the uses of PLAR in different contexts |
| A-1.6 : |
identify the benefits of PLAR |
| A-1.7 : |
explain how PLAR impacts educational processes and contributes to change |
| A-1.8 : |
describe the stages of the PLAR process |
| A-1.9 : |
identify roles and responsibilities of all involved in PLAR (individual, advisor, assessor, administrator, organization) |
| A-1.10 : |
describe the ranges of evidence |
| A-1.11 : |
implement principles of collaborative practice |
| A-1.12 : |
recognize and deal with challenges and issues in PLAR |
A-2 : Maintain a learner- and/or client- focused approach
| A-2.1 : |
appreciate different client sectors |
| A-2.2 : |
tailor approach to align with the individual’s goals and circumstances |
| A-2.3 : |
respect the individual’s need for information, commitment and confidentiality |
| A-2.4 : |
recognize when plans need to be adapted and act accordingly |
A-3 : Advocate for PLAR
| A-3.1 : |
promote and market PLAR |
| A-3.2 : |
participate in PLAR networks, associations, organizations |
| A-3.3 : |
handle resistance to PLAR constructively and fairly |
| A-3.4 : |
advocate PLAR as a positive change agent |
| A-3.5 : |
create awareness of successes |
A-4 : Demonstrate professionalism
| A-4.1 : |
maintain a program of self-development to keep abreast of changes and development relevant to PLAR practice |
| A-4.2 : |
engender co-operation by considering the perspective of others |
| A-4.3 : |
conduct activities in a manner that will be constructive and positive to individuals, organizations and/or colleagues |
Learn more about the knowledge, skills and abilities of the PLAR Advisor, PLAR Assessor or PLAR Administrator.
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