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The DACUM was initiated to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a PLAR Practitioner, in order that a two level training
program could be developed by Red River College (RRC). The results of the DACUM process were used to validate and revise
the RRC PLAR Foundation Course (Level 1) workshop series, and to develop a new PLAR Practitioner (Advanced) Course (Level
2). These two courses were developed for in-person, on line, and mixed delivery options. DACUM participants included 17 PLAR
Advisors, Assessors and Facilitators from Manitoba and one facilitator from Saskatchewan. The DACUM is not intended as a
finished product on its own, but provides the basis for curriculum development of PLAR Practitioner courses. It could also provide
the basis for voluntary certification of PLAR Practitioners in the future. Both levels of PLAR courses have incorporated the DACUM
results, frequency of use responses from DACUM participants, and information from the national Guidelines for the Canadian PLAR
Practitioner1. The two courses developed from the PLAR Practitioner DACUM have an assessment component and are being
articulated with college and university Adult Education programs.
The PLAR Foundation Course (Level 1) is basic PLAR training, with some application of skills as an expected outcome.
It is intended for:
individuals new to PLAR;
individuals who have minimal experience in PLAR;
individuals who have PLAR included as a specific responsibility of their job; and
individuals who may not have PLAR included as a specific responsibility of their job, but who need a basic knowledge of PLAR as it
relates to or impacts their work/organizations objectives.
The PLAR Practitioner (Advanced) Course (Level 2) has a focus on breadth and depth of skills for the roles of Advisor, Assessor and
Facilitator, and an analysis of challenges and opportunities within each persons PLAR environment. It addresses PLAR and organizational
change, and quality in a PLAR system. A research component is included.
It is intended for those who have experience with PLAR (minimum 6mo-1 year); and have either
completed the PLAR Foundation Training; or
could gain credit for the PLAR Foundation Training through a PLAR process.
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Developed by the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) in 2000
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Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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NAME:
NOTE: Frequency of use noted on following DACUM listing was arrived at through survey of PLAR Practitioners involved in the development of the
PLAR Practitioner DACUM
H = 75% or greater frequency of responses indicating importance of skill for specific role
M = mid-range frequency
Low frequency responses are blank in this listing
Red River College 2002. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Facilitator
Assessor
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Advisor
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Self
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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
Comments on selfassessment
or Possible evidence
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Facilitator
Assessor
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B. Advise Learners
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Comments on selfassessment
or Possible evidence
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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Facilitator
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Assessor
Advisor
C. Assess Learning
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Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
Comments on selfassessment
or Possible evidence
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Assess
Facilitator
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Assessor
Advisor
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Red River College 2002. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Assessor
Facilitator
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M
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Self
Assess
Advisor
E. Develop
Comments on self-assessment
or Possible evidence
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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Assessor
Facilitator
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1. Promote PLAR
2. Participate in PLAR networks, associations,
organizations
3. Handle resistance to PLAR
4. Participate in advocacy planning and implementation
Self
Assess
Advisor
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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Facilitator
Assessor
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Advisor
G. Administer
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Assess
Comments on self-assessment
or Possible evidence
Red River College 2002. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Assessor
Facilitator
1. Explain PLAR
4. Facilitate groups
5. Conduct PLAR training needs assessment
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H
6. Train practitioners
Self
Assess
Advisor
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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Facilitator
Assessor
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Advisor
I. Research
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Assess
Comments on self-assessment
or Possible evidence
Red River College 2002. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, Red River College, C519-2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0J9
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Assessor
Facilitator
Advisor
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Assess
Comments on self-assessment
or Possible evidence
Red River College 2002. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
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K. Personal Attributes
Self
Assess
Comments on self-assessment
or Possible evidence
1. Maintain perspective
2. Be patient
3. Be creative
4. Be approachable
5. Motivate and inspire
6. Be positive and tenacious
7. Be realistic and strive for balance
8. Be objective
9. Maintain sense of humour
10. Be adaptable
11. Be accessible/welcoming
12. Be professional and ethical
13. Be organized
14. Model values of lifelong learning
15. Work collaboratively
16. Demonstrate organizational "savvy"
17. Mediate different points of view
18. Solve problems
19. Make decisions
20. Be computer literate
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