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Why do we do RPL?
Here are some of the reasons why RPL is done:
- To redress the historical disadvantages like exclusion of many people from education and training because of regulations used by institutions, exclusion from certain jobs of certain population groups, etc.
- To validate people’s skills and knowledge
- For broader development of individuals
- To facilitate access to jobs and progression in career paths
- For recognition in terms of grading and pay/salary
- For planning through skills audits
- To promote employment equity
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