PEMBANGUNAN SUMBER MANUSIA BERHAD

(HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE

Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning

(RPEL)

VERSION 3
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1. PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINE
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1.1 This guideline is to inform stakeholders on the implementation mechanism

for the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objectives of the RPEL scheme are to:

i. Enable local workers with secondary education or lower to be

recognised for their current competencies in particular skill areas
based on the standards determined by the Department of Skills
Development (DSD) or any equivalent certificate in order to facilitate
their career growth; and
ii. Contribute in producing trained and qualified skilled workers that will
enhance the competitiveness of local industries in the global market.

3. TARGET GROUP

3.1 This scheme is targeted to all Malaysians who fall under the following
categories:

i. Individuals with qualifications below diploma or Level 4 or its

equivalent;
ii. Individuals who have relevant years of experience with minimum
three (3) years working experience as determined by the relevant
certification bodies; and
iii. Age between 18 – 60 years old.

4. CERTIFICATION

4.1 Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 3, Level 4 or the Malaysian Skills
Diploma (DKM) issued by the Department of Skills Development (JPK) are
offered through the RPEL scheme implemented by HRD Corp. Skill areas
covered are based on the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS).

4.2 Certifications offered are equivalence to Diploma or Level 4 according to

pre-determined set of criteria by the Malaysian Qualification Framework
(MQF) and other nationally recognised qualification framework such as the
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the Regulated Qualifications
Framework (RQF) of England, and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications
Framework (SCQF). The certifications are regulated and accredited by

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authorities such as the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and the

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

4.3 Certifications offered under the RPEL scheme will take into account the
recognition and assessment of skills, knowledge and experience of workers.
These are compiled in a portfolio developed by the candidates, which will be
then assessed for certification by the respective certification bodies.

4.4 For the RPEL scheme, candidates are not required to attend any training or
classes. However, training will be provided for a candidate with a
competency gap.

5. ELIGIBILITY AND ROLES OF PUSAT BERTAULIAH / TRAINING PROVIDERS

5.1 Only HRD Corp Registered training providers who have been registered for
more than six (6) months and registered as Pusat Bertauliah under JPK are
eligible to participate in the RPEL scheme.

5.2 Training providers include Government related Agencies and Private Pusat
Bertauliah that have been registered and approved by JPK as an assessment
centre. Assessment centre that intends to participate as a Training Provider
is required to submit their proposal to HRD Corp for approval. It is
compulsory for Training Provider to provide the Certification of
Accreditation Training Centre.

5.3 An individual will be allowed to be a director for only one (1) registered
Training Provider.

5.4 Appointed Training Provider must conduct the programme within three (3)
months upon signing of the Letter of Appointment (LOA) and ensure the
commencement and completion of the programme courses as per the
Letter of Appointment.

5.5 Training Providers are responsible to ensure the certification programmes

are conducted based on the grant approval by HRD Corp and in compliance
with the requirements of the related certification body (if any).

5.6 For certification courses, Training Providers need to ensure that all trainees
have obtained their certificates.

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5.7 Training Providers are responsible for the certification programme that does
not meet the criteria of claim submission under HRD Corp.

5.8 Training Provider is responsible in ensuring all trainees fulfil the eligibility
requirements of the RPEL scheme as well as the criteria set by the
certification body, before enrolling them into the system and submitting to
HRD Corp.

5.9 Employee is eligible to participate by level and single tier ONLY. Employee
with Diploma/ Degree/ Master/ Phd is eligible to participate provided that
the particular qualification is not related with the current experience.

5.10 Training provider is responsible for all processes involved in the RPEL
scheme. This includes ensuring that all trainees obtain the relevant
certification as per the grant approved by HRD Corp.

5.11 Each trainee ONLY entitles to attend one approved course under the RPEL
scheme as to widen the opportunity for other Malaysian employees to be
certified.

6. ELIGIBILITY AND ROLES OF EMPLOYERS

6.1 All employers are eligible to participate in the RPEL scheme. For HRD Corp-
registered employer, application can be submitted directly to HRD Corp.
Meanwhile, non-HRD Corp registered employer can participate through HRD
Corp registered training provider.

6.2 Each HRD Corp registered employer can only submit a maximum of fifty
(50) employees per application and each employee is only entitled to
participate ONCE in the RPEL scheme to widen the opportunity for other
Malaysian employees to be certified.

6.3 Employers need to ensure the trainees have fulfilled the pre-requisites as
required by the RPEL scheme.

6.4 Employee is eligible to participate by level and single tier ONLY. Employee
with Diploma/ Degree/ Master/ Phd is eligible to participate provided that
the particular qualification is not related with the current experience.

6.5 Employers need to ensure all employees have obtained their certification.

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6.6 Employers are responsible for the cost programme that does not meet the
criteria of claim submission under HRD Corp.

7. ELIGIBILITY AND ROLES OF INDIVIDUAL

7.1 Malaysian workers are eligible to participate in this scheme however, they
need to register with JPK through HRD Corp RPEL implementation.

7.2 Each individual is only entitled to participate ONCE and participate via level
ONLY. However, individual with Diploma/ Degree/ Master/ Phd is eligible
to participate provided that the particular qualification is not related with
the current experience.

7.3 JPK can make the determination that the individuals may register
themselves and apply through the MySpike system.

7.4 JPK is responsible in ensuring all trainees fulfil the eligibility requirements
of the RPEL scheme and the criteria set based on the Pengiktirafan
Pertauliahan Terdahulu (PPT) guideline before registering in MySpike.

7.5 Trainee needs to ensure that, they have obtained their certification upon
completion of the programme.

8. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION BY TRAINING PROVIDERS

8.1 Training Providers may request for financial assistance from HRD Corp to
certified the Malaysian workers upon completion of certification
programme.

8.2 HRD Corp will fully fund the course fee up to RM2,000 per trainee. This
applies only for certification fees and other costs incurred throughout the
certification process. However, the cost for competency gap training is not
covered by HRD Corp The breakdown as below:

i. JPK Certification – RM1,000 + RM300 (JPK Registration fee); or

ii. Selected Certification Body – RM1,000 + subject to the fee by
certification body (per trainee).

8.3 There are no meal and/or travel allowances provided for trainees under
the RPEL scheme. No additional charges can be imposed on trainees such
as registration fee, exam fee and other additional equipment fees.

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8.4 Training Providers are required to provide the breakdown of fees for HRD
Corp to evaluate and consider the financial assistance. The approval amount
will be based on the evaluation process by HRD Corp.

8.5 Please refer to the format of proposal (CALL FOR PROPOSAL) as per
Appendix A.

8.6 Training providers are required to complete Part 1-4 as listed below:

i. Part 1: Training Provider / Pusat Bertauliah Details;

ii. Part 2: Programme Details;
iii. Part 3: Internal Assessor Details; and
iv. Part 4: Schedule of Prices.

8.7 Training providers are required to provide additional document(s) during

proposal submission such as:

i. Detailed programme schedule;

ii. Framework of certification (Under the Selected Certification Body);
iii. Letter of Authorization from certification body (stamped) and/or a
copy of certification supporting evidence (if any); and
iv. Letter of Commitment from Employer with Company Stamp (List of
potential employees recruited).

8.8 Any changes of Certification Body upon proposal approval are strictly
prohibited.

8.9 The RPEL certification process is expected to be completed within six (6)
months.

8.10 Any insufficient information or document(s) will be queried. Training

providers need to reply to the queries within fourteen (14) days from the
date of the query letter.

8.11 The proposal submitted will be evaluated by the Secretariat before tabling it
in the Selection Committee (SC) for consideration and recommendation for
approval. The letter of appointment or rejection letter will be sent to the
Training Providers upon completion of assessment, deliberation at SC and
approval by the management of HRD Corp.

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8.12 Training providers are required to provide a list of potential employers and
list of potential trainees together with Letter of Intent by the employers.

9. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION BY EMPLOYERS

9.1 Registered employers under HRD Corp may request for financial assistance
from HRD Corp to certified the Malaysian workers upon completion of
certification.

9.2 HRD Corp will fully fund the course fee up to RM2,000 per trainee. This
applies only for certification fees and other costs incurred throughout the
certification process. However, the cost for competency gap training is not
covered by HRD Corp The breakdown as below:

i. JPK Certification – RM1,000 + RM300 (JPK Registration fee); or

ii. Selected Certification Body – RM1,000 + subject to the fee by
certification body (per trainee).

9.3 There are no meal and/or travel allowances provided for trainees under
the RPEL scheme. No additional charges can be imposed on trainees such
as registration fee, exam fee and other additional equipment fees.

9.4 Employers are required to provide the breakdown of fees for HRD Corp to
evaluate and consider the financial assistance. The approval amount will be
based on the evaluation process by HRD Corp.

9.5 Please refer to the format of proposal (CALL FOR PROPOSAL) as per
Appendix A.

9.6 Training providers are required to complete Part 1-3 as listed below:

i. Part 1: Training Provider/ Pusat Bertauliah Details;

ii. Part 2: Programme Details; and
iii. Part 3: Schedule of Prices.

9.7 Employers are required to provide additional document(s) during proposal

submission such as:

i. Detailed programme schedule;

ii. Framework of certification (Under the Selected Certification Body);

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iii. Letter of Authorization from certification body (stamped) and/or a

copy of certification supporting evidence (if any); and
iv. Letter of Commitment from Employer with Company Stamp (List of
potential employees recruited).

9.8 Any changes of Certification Body upon proposal approval are strictly
prohibited.

9.9 The RPEL certification process is expected to be completed within six (6)
months.

9.10 Any insufficient information or document(s) will be queried. Training

providers need to reply to the queries within fourteen (14) days from the
date of the query letter.

9.11 The proposal submitted will be evaluated by the Secretariat before tabling it
in the Selection Committee (SC) for consideration and recommendation for
approval. The letter of appointment or rejection letter will be sent to the
Employers upon completion of assessment, deliberation at SC and approval
by the management of HRD Corp.

9.12 Employers are required to provide a list of potential employees together

with Letter of Intent by the Employers itself.

10. PROCEDURES TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION BY TRAINING PROVIDERS /

EMPLOYERS AND APPROVAL OF TRAINING GRANT APPLICATIONS

10.1 Training Providers / Employers are required to submit grant application via
RPEL online system at least one (1) week (seven (7) working days) before
the commencement date of the programme. Training Providers / Employers
are advised to submit the application in advance to ensure that the approval
is given before the commencement date of programme.

10.2 Any changes or cancellation on the approved certification programme must

be notified to HRD Corp at least three (3) working days before the
commencement date of the programme. The certification programme must
be in line with the total programme days as proposed to and approved by
HRD Corp.

10.3 The supporting documents needed during the grant application are as
follows:

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a) Trainees:
i. A copy of MyKad (Identity Card);
ii. A copy of Diploma or Degree for those with highest qualifications;
iii. Copy of Ringkasan Permohonan SKM secara PPT/ Offer letter from
the selected certification body;
iv. Letter of employment from employer; and
v. Invoice of registration fee to JPK / selected certification body.

10.4 All the supporting documents need to be uploaded during the online
application.

10.5 The maximum number of trainees per grant application is fifty (50) per
batch.

10.6 Training Providers / Employers must ensure the information keyed into the
system is accurate. Any incorrect information or insufficient documents will
be queried or rejected. Training providers / Employers need to reply to the
queries within three (3) days before the commencement date of the
training.

10.7 The officer in-charge will process the applications within forty-eight (48)
hours (working days) upon submission by the Training Providers /
Employers.

10.8 Replacement of trainees is strictly prohibited upon approval. If the approved

trainees withdraw during programme period, no claim shall be made.

10.9 Once the grant application has been approved, an email of notification will
be sent to the appointed Training Provider / Employer. The details of the
approved amount for the course fee will be detailed in the email.

10.10 Training Providers / Employers are strictly prohibited to start the

programme prior to the grant approval.

10.11 Employer is required to select their preferred Pusat Bertauliah or

Appointed Vendor from the dropdown list in the system, in order to
proceed with the application.

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11. SUBMISSION OF TRAINEES’ APPLICATION BY INDIVIDUAL

11.1 Interested individual are required to undergo the registration process with
JPK through the MySpike system. Individual must choose HRD Corp as
Agensi Penaja during submission of the application in MySpike system.

11.2 Qualified trainees will be paid by HRD Corp upon taking into consideration
the eligibility requirements of RPEL scheme as well as the criteria set by
Pengiktirafan Pertauliahan Terdahulu (PPT) guideline.

11.3 HRD Corp will pay the registration fees of the trainees directly to JPK. HRD
Corp will only support the registration fee of RM300 per individual.

11.4 The said individual is responsible for any additional costs incurred.

12. CLAIMS PROCEDURE

12.1 HRD Corp will reimburse the registration fee directly to JPK / selected
certification body upon grant approval. The remaining balance of RM1,000
will be reimbursed upon completion certification to the Training Providers /
Employers. Payment shall not be made if the trainees fail or withdraw in the
certification programme, if any.

12.2 Submission of claims by appointed Training Providers / Employers should be

made within six (6) months after the completion of the certification.
Payment shall not be made if the claim submitted after six (6) months upon
completion of the certification.

12.3 Any changes of Certification Body upon claim submission are strictly
prohibited.

12.4 Training Providers / Employers are required to submit the supporting

documents to HRD Corp during claim submission. The supporting
documents needed are as follows;

i. Claim Form;
ii. Invoice (from appointed Training Provider / Employer); and
iii. JPK Certificate / Certificate issued by certification bodies / Borang
Permohonan Persijilan Kemahiran Malaysia Melalui Kaedah PPT
JPK/PPT/3/5-2021.

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12.5 Approved payment will be credited within fourteen (14) working days from
the date HRD Corp receives the complete documents.

12.6 Actions will be taken if appointed Training Provider / Employer provide any
false or misleading documents during claim submission. HRD Corp reserves
the right to request repayment either wholly or partially from the
reimbursed payment.

13. LEGAL ACTION

13.1 Appointed Training Providers / Employers are required to adhere to the

terms and conditions stipulated in this guideline. Legal actions will be taken
if any of the parties involved fail to comply with the requirements.

13.2 Appointed Training Providers / Employers are not allowed to appoint or

engage with any out-source agents for the purpose of participants’
recruitment under this scheme. If so, the approval will be terminated
immediately.

14. AMENDMENTS

14.1 HRD Corp may change or amend the guideline made from time to time to
strengthen the implementation of RPEL scheme. Any changes will be
uploaded onto the HRD Corp official website.

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APPENDIX A

PEMBANGUNAN SUMBER MANUSIA BERHAD

(HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
CALL FOR PROPOSAL

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL

LEARNING
(RPEL)

VERSION 3

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PART 1: TRAINING PROVIDER BACKGROUND

1. Training Provider Name ……………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………….

2. Registration Number ……………………………………………………….

(MyCoID) ……………………………………………………….

3. Registration Date ……………………………………………………….

4. Address (Mailing) ……………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………….

5. Contact Details ……………………………………………………….

(Person in Charge) ……………………………………………………….
Name, Contact No. & Email Address ……………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………….

6. Attachment of TP Registration
Certification, Past record,
performance of the company,
Pusat Bertauliah certificate.

I would like to declare and confirm that all information provided above is true and accurate

…………………………………………………... ……………………………………………….
Signature Company Official Stamp

Name: Date: ………………………………………..

Position:

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PART 2: PROGRAMME DETAILS

Course Details

1. Course Title Please provide the course title

Provide comprehensive overview of the programme which

also includes the following information:
• The value to the industry
2. Course Overview • How well is this programme recognised by the industry
• Justification for the certification course based on the
identified skills gap.

3. Course Objectives
4. Methodology Portfolio development / practical assessment
5. Learning Outcome
Please provide duration of the programme.
6. Duration (Days)
For example: 1 month/ 20 days/ 140 hours.
• Level 3
7. Level of Certification • Level 4
• Diploma or its equivalent
Documentary evidence of approval letter from Jabatan
Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK). Training providers are
required to provide Certified True Copies (CTC) of the
document in hard copy to HRD Corp;
Copy of JPK Approval Letter
on Pertauliahan secara or
Pengiktirafan Pencapaian
Terdahulu (PPT) Indicate who provide the certification of the programme on
8. this column. Provide comprehensive details on certification
or body;
• History of the establishment;
Certification Body • Location of the establishment
• Global/ industry recognition;
• The certification process of trainee upon attending the
proposed course; and
• Any other related information on certification body
• Sample of certificate given to trainee(s).
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Documentary evidence for the proposed certification (e.g.

Letter of Authorisation from Certification Body). Training
providers are required to provide Certified True Copies (CTC)
of the document in hard copy to HRD Corp.
Target Employer & Target Target Sector/Industry, Target Location ( List of potential
9.
Trainees trainees)
10. Proposed Outcome

Supporting Documents and Additional Information

1. Course Content
2. Detailed Programme Schedule
3. Certification Supporting Evidence
4. Framework of certification ( Under the Selected Certification Body)
5. Letter of Commitment from Employer with Company Stamp

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COURSE CONTENT / HOURS

NO. CONTENT/ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES HOURS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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PART 3: INTERNAL ASSESSOR DETAILS

Please insert photo

Assessor Name:

I/C or Passport No:

Academic Qualification:

Professional Membership:

Industrial Experience:

Other Related Strength(s):

Professional Certificate:

Note: Kindly attach the complete internal assessor’s resume.

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PART 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Cost per Group Justification &

No. Item Description ( 25 Pax / RM) Detailed Calculation*
Assessor’s fees (including
1 Assessor Fee
advisory and coaching)
Inclusive of the following:-
Consumable a) E.g Stationaries
2 Training b) Printing handouts
Materials c) Programme manual /
Textbooks
Inclusive of the following:-
a)Software, hardware and
Facilities and learning tools (incl. non-venue
3 Equipment related rentals, e.g. laptop
rental)
b) Access to online portals
Certification Exclusive to certification
4
Fee programmes only
Percentage calculated
Profit Margin
5 based on total of all cost items
excl. profit margin
SUB TOTAL
6 SST (6%)
GRAND TOTAL
Note: Justification & detailed calculations for each item is mandatory.
Please add additional rows if needed, with details explanation.
Subject to 4% PSMB Service Fee as per Master Service Agreement starting 1 Feb 2021.

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PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

1. Training Provider's Background

1.1 TP Registration Certification

1.2 Past Record

1.3 Performance of the company

2. Course Title

3. Course Overview

4. Learning Outcome(s)

5. Course Content(s)

5.1 Detailed Certification Modules

6. Duration of Certification Programme

7. Assessor’s Profile

7.1 Assessor’s Resume and a copy of Professional Certification

8. Certification

8.1 Letter of Authorization from Pusat Bertauliah Certificate /

Certification Body (Stamped)

9. Course Fee

9.1 Schedule of Prices

10. Other Supporting Document(s) – if any

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