Introduction
Recognition of Prior Learning is a skill certification component to enable a large number of Indian youth to take on industry-relevant skill certification which will help them to secure a better livelihood. Individuals with prior learning experience or skills can register themselves and get assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the scheme. RPL focuses mainly on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. Any revisions made to these Guidelines will be uploaded on the official website of PMKVY (www. pmkvyofficial.org). All stakeholders are advised to regularly check for amendments/changes if any introduction Recognition of Prior Learning is a skill certification component to enable a large number of Indian youth to take on industry-relevant skill certification which will help them to secure a better livelihood. Individuals with prior learning experience or skills can register themselves and get assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the scheme. RPL focuses mainly on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. Any revisions made to these Guidelines will be uploaded on the official website of PMKVY (www. pmkvyofficial.org). All stakeholders are advised to regularly check for amendments/changes if any.
Objectives of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
To actively contribute to existing skill development in India by establishing an outcome-driven implementation framework that evaluates and recognizes skills and knowledge acquired outside the classroom (informal learning or learning through work), helps people acquire a formal qualification that matches their knowledge and skills, and if required up-skills / re-skills (through bridge courses) and thereby contribute to improving their employability, lifelong learning, social inclusion, and self-esteem. The objectives of RPL are primarily three-fold: To align the competencies of the preexisting workforce of the country to the standardized National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) To enhance the employability and/or entrepreneurial opportunities of an individual, and To provide opportunities for reducing inequalities based on privileging certain forms of knowledge over others RPL under PMKVY 3.0 also seeks to: Create value by making it aspirational both from the standpoint of the candidate and the employer. Upskilling / reskilling and inclusivity by certifying people are ways to make RPL aspirational. Leverage technological interventions in program delivery by providing standardized content on digital and financial literacy, online assessments, etc. Forge strong links with industry by gauging industry requirements, factoring these requirements into RPL, and thereby creating industry acceptance for people going through an RPL program and being certified.
Project Types, Eligibility, and Stakeholders involved
Project Types in RPL 3.0: RPL project types predominantly talks about the RPL execution strategy with respect to target beneficiaries. Five types of RPL projects will be available in PMKVY 3.0. 3.1.1 RPL Type 1(Camps): The salient features for this project type are: This is proposed to be conducted for target beneficiaries in a location where workers of a sector are consolidated (such as industrial and/or traditional skill clusters). The orientation hours proposed is 12 hours. Bridge Course, up to additional 68 hours, based on need and relevance can be added over and above the 12 hours of orientation. Target Allocation will be implemented through RFP mode. This will cover both CSCM and CSSM components. PIA Cost and Tranches: Rs. 2,000/- with payment in 2 tranches. Candidates going for this RPL type will receive an RPL kit. A certified trainer will provide the orientation The following can be Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs): I Private and public expert bodies in the sector recommended by the SSCs, Non-government organizations (NGOs), cluster-based associations such as cooperatives (for example, agriculture, industry associations, etc). ii Central and state government ministries, their institutions. iii Central/state universities, skill universities, Government ITIs, KVKs, etc. iv Training Providers in response to demand aggregation by District Skill Committees, State Skill Development Missions, SSCs, and Demand Portal. Some examples of RPL in camp mode are: I Automotive cluster of Mumbai-Pune, garment manufacturing cluster of Tiruppur district (Tamil Nadu), footwear cluster of Agra, farmer community, etc. ii RPL at designated centers/camps for geographically scattered workers who need to be mobilized.