Chapter 5: Bulk PLAR Pilot Project
5.0 Bulk PLAR Pilot Project Overview
Fanshawe College received ONCAT (Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer) funding in 2024 to create an assessment process where entire programs of study could be assessed in one process. The Early Childhood Education program offered at the Clinton Cite and the Educational Support program offered at the Woodstock Campus were selected to participate in this pilot. This project recognized prior learning acquired outside the classroom by expanding the course-by-course assessment to allow applicants to PLAR based on program learning outcomes more easily. Learners were supported in their employment mobility through a flexible and efficient assessment of prior learning.
What is Bulk PLAR?
Course by course based PLAR assessment has historically been the ideal way to transparently assess vocational knowledge. Bulk PLAR targets highly experienced applicants who are looking to challenge over seven courses based on their experience outside of the classroom. Through this pilot project, applicants with extensive experience in the Early Childhood Education field and Educational Support field were provided an opportunity to apply to have their skills assessed against their entire program of study.
