Eswatini develops the National Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - in cooperation with ACQF-II

May 13, 2024
The workshop of 13 May 2024 in Mbabane discussed the draft RPL Policy document. Eswatini Qualifications Authority leads the process.

The workshop was organised by Eswatini Qualifications Authority (EQA) at the Eswatini College of Technology. Approx. 40 stakeholders from all sub-sectors of education and training, trade unions and employers organisations actively engaged in dialogue and discussion of the draft RPL Policy document. Comments and suggestions are to be incorporated for finalisation of the document. At completion of the debates, participants said they now own the draft policy document. Director of EQA urges all to engage and learn on RPL, and start joint preparations to launch this indispensable policy.

Presenters of the draft RPL Policy: Eduarda Castel-Branco / Gabsile Hlatshwayo. Main author of the document: Patrick Werquin.