📘 What is RPL?

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of evaluating and certifying skills gained outside formal education.
• It recognizes competencies from work experience, apprenticeships, volunteering, or self-study.
• The goal is to provide formal qualifications without requiring learners to repeat training they already have.

🎓 Benefits of RPL Courses

• Career Advancement: Helps workers move up professionally by validating their skills.
• Employability: Employers value certified skills, making candidates more competitive.
• Lifelong Learning: Encourages continuous skill development.
• Economic Benefits: Saves time and money by avoiding duplication of training.

📍 RPL Approved Institutions in Kenya

The TVET Authority accredits institutions to conduct RPL assessments. Examples include:

• Boma International Hospitality College (Nairobi) – accredited RPL center.
• Other institutions are progressively being added to the official register by TVETA.

🎓 Fields Covered by RPL

RPL courses are available in many technical and vocational areas, including:

• Hospitality & Tourism (e.g., catering, housekeeping, food & beverage service)
• Construction & Engineering (e.g., masonry, plumbing, welding, automotive repair)
• ICT & Office Skills (e.g., computer applications, secretarial work)
• Fashion & Beauty (e.g., tailoring, hairdressing, beauty therapy)
• Agriculture & Agribusiness (e.g., farm management, food processing)

Learners are assessed against TVET CDACC competency standards or NITA/KNEC frameworks, depending on the trade.