


APEL.A Assessment at DRBHU is available for admission into the following Diploma programme.
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- Diploma in Automotive Technology
- Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
- Diploma in Engineering Technology in Aerospace Composite Manufacturing
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Automotive Parts Management
- Diploma in Procurement Management
- Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (ODL)
- Diploma in Procurement Management (ODL)
- Diploma in Parts Management (ODL)
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Through APEL A, I was able to pursue in Master of Business Administration (MBA) at DRBHU despite having a Diploma in Computer Science. I discovered a lot of new things during 2 years of study in DRBHU. Apart of that, working during the MCO period has given some challenges to me in managing the work. The knowledge acquired during the study has helped me to overcome the problem. My superior puts more confidence to me for handling a variety cases and responsibilities. Now, I have the opportunity to apply for a higher managerial role.
Through APEL, I was able to use my Advanced Diploma (DLKM) in JPK Certification and work experiences to enroll in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at DRBHU and I successfully graduated in 2021. There were many undeniable challenges throughout the studied period, but even my heading through the APEL program, I was able to compete with other students until the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
NO | QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
1 | Is the APEL.A certificate equivalent to an academic program certificate at a HEP? |
APEL certification can only be used by applicants to further their studies at the University. It is not an award of qualifications as in academic programs at the University. The APEL certificate cannot be used for employment purposes. For example: An APEL certificate at the Master’s level (Level 7) can only be used to apply for admission to the University to pursue a Master’s degree. It is not an award for a Master’s program as issued by the University. |
2 | What study programs offer admission requirements using APEL.A? | Generally, the APEL.A certificate can be used by applicants to further their studies at DRBHU in any field they wish to apply for; either conventional or ODL programmes. |
3 | Does the APEL certificate have an expiration date? | The validity period of the APEL.A Certificate is FIVE YEARS from the date of official notification of results to the candidate by MQA. |
4 | What study modes are allowed for candidates who pass the APEL.A assessment? | Candidates who pass the APEL.A assessment can pursue their studies full-time or part-time. |
5 | How long is the APEL.A assessment process until successful candidates receive a certificate? |
The APEL.A assessment process will take 2 to 4 months. Note: However, any APEL assessment period depends on the individual. The stated period is for candidates who take the APEL assessment without repetition. If the candidate fails and needs to repeat, the assessment period will be longer. |
6 | Where can I find further details on the assessment component? | The scope of the aptitude test, portfolio preparation format, research intent preparation format, and interview can be found in the Good Practice Guidelines: Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Admission Purposes (APEL.A) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Micro-Credentials (APEL.M) [(GGP: APEL.A and APEL.M)] through the link https://www2.mqa.gov.my/portalapela/dokumen/GGP_2023.pdf |
7 | What is an APEL Assessment Center (PPA) and what are the responsibilities of a PPA? |
A PPA is a Higher Education Provider (HEP) appointed by the MQA to receive and fully process APEL.A assessments. PPAs are divided into two categories: 1. Open PPA |
8 | I have applied for APEL.A through the MQA website and selected a PPA for assessment. What should I do next? | Applicants will receive an automatically generated email from the system after registering on the MQA APEL.A Portal. Next, applicants need to re-register with the PPA at the link provided in the email. |
9 | Where can I obtain more information? | Information on APEL.A can be obtained from the following official website: https://www2.mqa.gov.my/APEL/ |