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Accreditation For Prior Learning (APL)
The APL credits are awarded on the following basis:
| Qualifications |
Credits |
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| Satisfactory results on 5th Form School Leaving Certificate |
Up to 16 credits |
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| Ordinary Level (each subject) |
6 credits |
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| Preferred subject at 'O' Level (each subject) |
7 credits |
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| Intermediate level (each subject) |
8 credits |
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| Preferred subject at Intermediate level (each subject) |
9 credits |
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| Advance Level (each subject) |
10 credits |
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| 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 |
Credits |
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| City & Guilds Basic |
6 credits |
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| City & Guilds Intermediate |
8 credits |
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| City & Guilds Advanced |
12 credits |
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| Extended Skill Training Scheme - four semesters |
6 credits |
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| ITS Day Release Course - one year |
6 credits |
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| ITS Part-Time Course - two semesters |
6 credits |
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| ITS Part-Time Course - one semester |
3 credits |
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| ITS In-service Course |
2 credits |
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| ITS Part-Time Course (attendance certificate) |
1 credit |
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| ETC/ITS Course |
1 credit |
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Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Applicants with documented work experience in the Tourism Industry may be awarded APEL CREDITS as follows:
| Work Experience |
Credits |
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| Each year at craft level |
1 credit |
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| Each year at supervisory level |
2 credits |
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| Each year at managerial level |
3 credits |
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| Each case will be evaluated on its individual merit. |
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