Applicant who wish to enroll their studies in a chosen program at University of Geomatika Malaysia but lacking the minimum academic requirement as stipulated in normal entry requirements may apply for entry using APEL assessment process for program at undergraduate and master level.
APEL.A certification can only be used for the purpose of applicants furthering their studies in the chosen field, which should be relevant to their prior learning. It is not equivalent to the knowledge and competencies of a particular academic degree programme at an MQF level. The certification cannot be used for the purpose of seeking employment.
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Applicants are advised to apply for APEL.A certification 6 months prior to the date of admission on any interested programme that equivalent. An APEL.A certification qualifies the applicant to apply for admission to any programme in University of Geomatika Malaysia.
APEL.A application can be submitted via MQA’s APEL Portal (https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/).
After the application, UGM will contact the applicant for the registration process. Applicants need to fill in the UGM registration form through the link (https://apelugm.com/apply). The registration will undergo a verification process before further action.
i. Self-Assessment
In deciding whether or not to undertake APEL, applicants will need to consider the fact that it is a highly individualised process which will require the use of their skills such as self-motivation, reflection and time management. Applicants must first ensure that the basic entry requirements set. Apart from being a Malaysian / an expatriate working in Malaysia / an expatriate’s family member as well as meeting the age and academic qualification requirements (only master’s level admission require academic qualification), applicants must also assess the relevancy of their prior learning experience whether there is a match between their prior experience or certificated learning and the competencies. It is important for the applicant to understand the learning needs of the desired programme. If the applicant feels he has the potential to pursue a level of study (Master’s, Bachelor’s, Diploma or Certificate) and have met the basic requirements, the applicant may apply to be assessed through APEL.A.
ii. Application Process
Applicants must complete an application form. The application form and the APEL assessment fee, in the form of a bank draft made payable to GEOMATIKA EDUGROUP SDN BHD should be submitted to the APEL.A Assessment Centre. The University of Geomatika Malaysia will contact the applicant after receipt of the application form and the bank draft / payment prove. Subsequently, the date and location for taking the aptitude test will be set. Registration and application processes of APEL.A assessment or Master’s and Bachelor’s levels starts in University of Geomatika Malaysia and will be directed to the APEL.A Assessment Centre.
For recognition of prior learning, applicants are required to disclose all formal, informal and nonformal learning in the form of a Portfolio. Thus, their claim may include certificated learning and experiential learning. For certificated learning, applicants are required to attach certified copies of their certificates and documentation of courses. As for experiential learning, applicants must be careful to match their experience to the stated MQF competencies. Applicants also need to select relevant supporting evidence and link it to their reflective description. This may include documentary evidence; statements/testimonies from employers/clients/colleagues. However, applicants should be selective in choosing clear and concise evidence which have direct relevance to the learning acquired. Portfolio will help assessors to visualise and evaluate competences acquired by the learners either in informal or non-formal learning.
Aptitude Test which is a formal examination will be conducted, which carries 100% of the total APEL.A assessment for Certificate and Diploma levels, 30% of the total APEL.A assessment for Bachelor’s degree level and 40% of the total APEL.A assessment for Master’s level. The purpose of the Aptitude Test, as part of the APEL.A assessment is to cater for numerical literacy, languages and general knowledge / critical thinking abilities of the candidate.
| Section | Test Content |
|---|---|
| Numerical Literacy | Basic numeracy, Basic algebra, Problem-solving |
| English Literacy | Reading & comprehension - Vocabulary, Grammar & tenses - Error correction, Spelling |
| Bahasa Melayu Literacy | Reading & comprehension - Vocabulary, Grammar & tenses - Error correction, Spelling |
| General Knowledge / Critical Thinking | Logical reasoning, Classification skills, Pattern recognition |
An official notification letter to inform the results will be issued to the applicant by MQA and APEL.A Assessment Centre. Applicants who have passed the APEL.A assessment will be awarded the APEL certification by MQA, which can be used to apply for admission into University of Geomatika Malaysia. Applicant must collect APEL certification at APEL.A Assessment,Centre.
| Level | Total Fee (Malaysian Citizen) *Including APEL.A MQA Certificate |
|---|---|
|
APEL A.T-3 (Certificate)
APEL A. T-4 (Diploma) |
RM240 |
| APEL A. T-6 (Bachelor) | RM370 |
| APEL A. T-7 (Master) | Coursework / Mix-Mode / Fully Research Based: RM560 |
*If there is a need to send the certificate to an overseas address, current overseas postage charges will apply.
| No | Charges | Fees (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aptitude Test
(T3 & T4) |
RM 155 |
| 2 |
Aptitude Test
(T6) |
RM 180 |
| 3 |
Aptitude Test
(T7) |
RM 200 |
| 4 |
Portfolio
(T3 & T4) |
RM 80 |
| 5 |
Portfolio
(T6) |
RM 100 |
| 6 |
Portfolio & Interview
(T7) |
RM 260 |
| Level | Total Fee (Malaysian Citizen) *Including APEL.A MQA Certificate |
|---|---|
|
APEL A.T-3 (Certificate)
APEL A. T-4 (Diploma) |
USD240 |
| APEL A. T-6 (Bachelor) | USD370 |
| APEL A. T-7 (Master) | Coursework / Mix-Mode / Fully Research Based: USD560 |
*If there is a need to send the certificate to an overseas address, current overseas postage charges will apply.
| No | Charges | Fees (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aptitude Test
(T3 & T4) |
USD 155 |
| 2 |
Aptitude Test
(T6) |
USD 180 |
| 3 |
Aptitude Test
(T7) |
USD 200 |
| 4 |
Portfolio
(T3 & T4) |
USD 80 |
| 5 |
Portfolio
(T6) |
USD 100 |
| 6 |
Portfolio & Interview
(T7) |
USD 260 |
