Statement of KDSC policies and procedures with regard to the recognition of prior learning 1
This institute explicitly encourages applications from mature learners to its programmes (as expressed in its promotional literature) and operates a process for assessing existing qualifications (including those awarded outside of the State) and prior learning. In this regard its policies of admission, transfer and progression are in accordance with those expressed by the NQAI 'Policies, Actions and Procedures for the Promotion and Facilitation of Access, Transfer and Progression for Learners' (NQAI, 2003). In addition this institute is fully committed to complying with the NQAI document Principles and Operational Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning in Further and Higher Education (NQAI 2005). The principles and guidelines in that document inform KDSC policy and procedures as outlined below.
It is also the policy of the College to ensure that accurate and reliable information is available to all learners (both those intending to join the Development Studies programmes, and those who have already joined) to enable them to plan their learning on the basis of a clear understanding the awards available and the associated entry arrangements and transfer and progression routes.
