PLAR is used to identify and define a broader range of skills and knowledge,identify new career options and choices,
and to help employers understand what you know and can do.
It could also help individuals;
- Identify education and training goals
- Identify personal strengths and interests
- Identify skills and knowledge gaps
- Make a personal education and training plan
The Benefits of PLAR includes:
- Formal ‘paper’ certification
- Better job opportunities
- Job reclassification/promotion
- Reduced certification time, eliminates duplication of learning
- Accommodates for working people
- Validates learning gained through work and life experience
