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Accreditation For Prior Learning (APL) 

 

The APL credits are awarded on the following basis: 

 

Qualifications 

Satisfactory results on 5th Form School Leaving Certificate - Up to 16 credits 

Ordinary Level (each subject) - 6 credits 

Preferred subject at 'O' Level (each subject) - 7 credits 

Intermediate level (each subject) - 8 credits 

Preferred subject at Intermediate level (each subject) - 9 credits 

Advance Level (each subject) - 10 credits 

Preferred subject at 'A' Level (each subject) - 12 credits 

 

Credits will only be awarded for subjects at grades 5/C and above to applicants in possession of a SEC, MATSEC or comparable certification. 

 

Compulsory subjects attract the same number of credits as preferred subjects. If the same subject is offered at different levels, credits are only assigned for the higher level subject. 

 

Qualifications from other Universities/Colleges will be considered and evaluated. 

 

Qualifications 

City & Guilds Basic - 6 credits 

City & Guilds Intermediate - 8 credits 

City & Guilds Advanced - 12 credits 

Extended Skill Training Scheme - four semesters - 6 credits 

ITS Day Release Course - one year - 6 credits 

ITS Part-Time Course - two semesters - 6 credits 

ITS Part-Time Course - one semester - 3 credits 

ITS In-service Course 2 credits 

ITS Part-Time Course (attendance certificate) 1 credit 

ETC/ITS Course 1 credit 

 

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) 

 

Applicants with documented work experience in the Tourism Industry may be awarded APEL CREDITS as follows: 

 

Work Experience 

Each year at craft level - 1 credit 

Each year at supervisory level - 2 credits 

Each year at managerial level - 3 credits 

Each case will be evaluated on its individual merit.