RPL - GKITR

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning commonly known as RPL Largely refers to an assessment process used to
evaluate a person’s existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal non formal
learning.RPL Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-2020 Primarily has threefold
objectives.
1. It aims to align the competencies of the un-regulated workforce of the country to the
standardized National Skills Qualification Framework(NSQF)
2. To Enhance the employability opportunities of an individual as well as provide alternative routes
to higher Education
3. To provide opportunities for reducing inequalities based on privileging certain forms of
knowledge over others

PROCESS OF RPL
The Proposing entity under RPL is referred to as Project Implementing Agency (PIA) Additionally,Individual entities maybe on-boarded by the PIA for conduct for various on ground activities such as mobilization (mobilization agency), counseling, pre-screening and orientation delivery Steps of RPL
1. Orientation– All candidates are mandatorily provided orientation of 12 hours. This orientation includes 6 hours of domain specific training, 4 hours of training on soft skills and entrepreneurship, and 2 hours on familiarization with the assessment processes and methods. Knowledge gaps identified during the counseling stage are also addressed during the orientation delivery.
2. Final Assessment: Assessment of candidates is conducted by the assessment bodies accredited by the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs). Under PMKVY RPL, the candidate is assessed on both Core as
well as Non-Core NOSs[ National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe best practices by bringing together performance criteria, knowledge and skills pertaining to a job role. A set of
NOSs related to a specific job role is called Qualification Pack (QP). Qualification Pack for every Job Role is pegged at a NSQF Level.] of a Qualification Pack (QP). Core NOSs carry 70% weightage and Non-Core NOSs carry 30% weightage in the total assessment score of the candidate. SSCs may choose to conduct offline as well as online assessment depending upon the characteristic of the sector and availability of online modules.
3. Certificates ,Mark sheet and payout Distribution: SSC upon approving the result issues the certificate to successful candidate. Pass percentage in the assessment exam for job roles of NSQF level 1, 2, 3 is 50% and for job roles of NSQF level 4 and above is 70%. A candidate who achieves greater than or equal to the pass percentage for a QP is awarded the PMKVY RPL Certificate, Mark sheet and a candidate pay-out of INR500. A candidate who achieves less than the pass percentage mentioned for a QP, but at least 30% or above of the total score, receives only mark sheet and candidate pay-out of INR500. A candidate who scores less than 30% of the
total score, shall receive only the mark sheet and be encouraged to undergo Short Term Training
under PMKVY.