This guideline is to inform all stakeholders on the implementation mechanism of the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme.

The objectives of RPEL scheme are:
• i) To enable local workers with a secondary and lower education level to be recognised for their current competencies in particular skill areas based on the standards determined by the Department of Skills Development (DSD), in order to facilitate the career growth of these workers;
• ii) To help improve the average monthly income of workers to support Malaysia in becoming a developed and high-income nation;
• iii) To contribute to the increase of skilled workers in the country by producing trained and qualified skilled workers to enhance the competitiveness of local industries in the global market.

TARGET GROUP
• The target group of this scheme are Malaysians who fall under the following categories:
• Individuals whose qualifications is less than diploma or Level 4 or equivalent; and
• Individuals who have relevant years of experience as determined by the relevant certification bodies.