VALIDATION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Intended for people 23 years and older with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
The evaluation process
1
Presentation and interview
The process presented along with what documents need to be submitted. Skills and knowledge reviewed with a career counselor.
2
Registration and interview
Skills and knowledge recorded with regard to learning objectives and the situation assessed in a conversation with the assessor.
3
Results and advice
What courses can be evaluated and what courses need to be taken in school? Study opportunities explored with the help of a consultant.
Tækniskólinn's study program
General studies for those who have taken a real skills assessment or are aiming for it but lack general subjects. Only available if enough people sign up.
Fjölbraut Breiðholti
Selected theoretical courses that are useful in both vocational and academic study programs. Studies that can, for example, be useful for real skills assessment students.
Screening lists
Screening lists are the first step towards real skills assessment. You are asked about certain basics in the relevant profession. The results are sent by email and can then be included in a conversation with the career counselor if you wish.
Only available in Icelandic.
Validation of prior learning on offer
The validation of prior learning is regularly reviewed in the following disciplines. Next to projects for 2023, there are links to more information. General vocational skills, academic subjects, travel worker, sales representative and service subjects are widely available and it is best to investigate the matter at the nearest lifelong learning center. There may also be co-operation between centers in other sectors.
Barþjónar – Ferðaþjónn – Fiskvinnsla og fiskeldi – Fulltrúar í opinberum stofnunum – Garð- og skógarplöntubraut – Hársnyrtiiðn – Hestabraut – Kjötiðn – Skógur og náttúra – Skrúðgarðyrkja – Slátrun – Starf í matvælaiðnaði – Tanntæknar – Tækniþjónusta – Upplýsinga- og fjölmiðlabraut – Skrifstofubraut – Viðburðalýsing – Ylrækt – Þernur