OACETT CET Certification IEPPE Question # 5 Topic 1 Discussion

1. What is PLAR?

Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR)is a process that evaluates:

Work experience, informal training, and other non-traditional educationto determine if they meet the certification requirements for OACETT.

Used byOACETT to assess applicants who may not have traditional academiccredentials but have industry experience.

2. Why PLAR Matters in Engineering Technology

Some professionalsgain extensive knowledge through work experience, military service, or international education.

PLAR allows themto demonstrate equivalent competency and qualify for certification.

3. Why Option D is Correct:

PLAR stands for Prior Learning Assessment Recognition.

4. Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A, B, C (Various incorrect names)– The official term isPrior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR).