Criteria and Guidelines for the implementation of Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL), 2016

The Criteria and Guidelines for the implementation of Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL), 2016 "promote and implement Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) as an active pathway to a full artisan trade occupational qualification registered on the NQF linked listed trades and provides for artisan trade qualification in all sectors of the economy, and set national criteria and guidelines on the practice of ARPL in order to grant access to non -contracted learners to a national trade test both in the formal and informal sectors of the economy."

The Criteria and Guidelines "are based on a developmental approach to Recognition of Prior Learning for artisan related occupations that takes into consideration the history and economic development of artisans in South Africa'. In particular, the need to consider literacy and numeracy in relation to ARPL is a critical component. 2.2 Progressively replaces all previous and prevailing artisan recognition of prior learning practices relating to Section 28 of the repealed Manpower Training Act of 1981. 2.3 Progressively replace all previous and prevailing artisan related recognition of prior learning practices developed and implemented by all Sector Education and Training Authorities."