Zambia - Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Qualifications Authority office of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Qualifications Authority office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill-in all the necessary information in the application form, find the guidelines here guidelines.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the respective office.
6. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After the completion and verification of all the documents, the document will be accessible.
8. Collect the required document in a stipulated period of time from the office.

Apply Online

1. Visit the online portal to sign up to apply online application portal.
2. Click on “Sign Up” to make a new account.
3. A new page will open up, and then fill the information required.
4. An activation link will be sent to the email ID that is provided.
5. Click on the link to activate the account.
6. Again go to the portal and sign in with the credentials.
7. A page will open with name and from there the applicant can select the service they want to avail.
8. Click on “Apply” in the left hand side menu.
9. A page will turn up where the applicant will have to fill in the personal details.
10. Fill in the details and hit the “Finish” and “Submit” button.
11. The applicant can also download this application form by clicking the ”Download” button present on the top of the right hand side.
12. The applicant can check the status of the application after signing in and going to the left hand side menu.
13. After the successful process of the application, the applicant will be able to download the e-certificate.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• NRC or Passport
• Certificate of qualification which needs to be verified.

Office Locations & Contacts

Zambia Qualifications Authority:
P.O. Box 51103, Finsbury Park,
Great North Road,
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 211 843 050 | 843 052 | 843 052
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

• The following types of learning will be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning:
  • Formal - learning obtained through organized training in a school system from pre-school to a university leading to an award.
  • Non formal – learning obtained through organised training not leading to an award (e.g. an agriculture training, college, faith – based institution, etc.).
  • Informal- learning obtained through experience.

Fees

• Application Fee: ZK 5000.

Validity

• The document will be valid forever.

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Processing Time

• The processing time is 14 working days.

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Instructions

• Make sure to check the status of the application here on this portal.

Required Information

• Full name
• Country
• City
• Mobile number
• email address
• Postal address
• Purpose of Application

Need for the Document

• The document makes the holder be able to establish the value of his or her competences through an assessment of prior learning to prove personal as well as industry efficiency.

Information which might help

• Recognition of prior learning (RPL): the comparison of the previous learning and experience of the learner how so ever obtained against the learning outcomes required for specified qualification and the acceptance for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements.
• Benefits of RPL:
  • Personal development by gaining credits towards a qualification.
  • Progression into a learning programme.
  • Seeking acceptance to higher studies.
  • Promotion or a salary enhancement in an organization.
  • Changing a career path.
  • Necessity to abide by a new regulation to protect employment.
  • Industry: Fast tracking workers through the skills recognition process, Reduction in costs of training, Reduction in downtime while workers are in training, Efficient identification of skills gaps allowing for more focused training.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The documents obtained will help the holder to get employment based on their qualifications.

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