Amman:The "Strengthening National Institutional Capacities to Implement the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector" project concluded in Amman. Organized by the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and supervised by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC), the initiative aimed to bolster the recognition of skills acquired through work and informal learning.
According to Jordan News Agency, the project spanned two years and received support from the Dutch Embassy in Amman. It focused on developing a system to convert skills and experience into recognized qualifications under the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The initial phase improved AQAC's capacity to apply this system, creating tools and procedures and training 50 assessors and 20 administrators to facilitate the RPL process.
The second phase tested the system's effectiveness across six sectors agriculture, hospitality and tourism, logistics, construction, beauty, and car maintenance, in various governorates. A self-assessment portal was launched to streamline electronic applications and support the system's sustainability.
Over 850 individuals have received professional practice certificates, enhancing their labor market prospects. AQAC Assistant President Yousef Al-Abdallat emphasized the project's role in building a national system for recognizing skills and aligning them with market needs, promoting lifelong learning, and supporting economic growth.
Mahmoud Al-Karaki, JRF Programs Sector Director, highlighted the project's alignment with Jordan's economic development priorities and its impact on community empowerment. The project concluded with a ceremony in Amman, attended by stakeholders and supporters.