The establishment of a European harmonized scheme for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in the Welding sector has led to the development of a sustained model which will support the overall identification, recognition and assessment of both welding and coordination know-how and skills within the EWF Qualification System.

The workshop will present the model and tools that will be used for the recognition of prior learning for the European Welding Practitioner (EWP) profile.

Key questions to be answered in dialogue among the audience are:

* What is the recognition of prior learning process (RPL) about?

* How can the RPL process be implemented by National VET system? And by the Welding sector/EWF members ?

* What are the major differences between the EWF Alternative route and the MAKE IT RPL scheme?

* What is the candidate expected pathway within the four phases of the RPL process?

* How to implement the RPL scheme for the Welding Sector (EWP case study): from standards to assessment tools (e.g. portfolio, simulations, technical interview)?

* How is the candidate examination conducted?

* What kind of diplomas can be awarded and what is their validity and usefulness?