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What is VAE (Validation of Prior Learning)?
- Any person, regardless of age, nationality, status, or level of education, whocan demonstrate at least one year of experience directly related to the certification sought is eligible for the VAE.
- Anyone can apply for a VAE, regardless of their status at the time of application (employee, self-employed individual, public servant, job seeker, volunteer, etc.)
- The certification obtained through the VAE process has the same value as that obtained by completing the 4th and 5th years of the Interior Design Degree program.That is why undertaking the VAE process is not merely a formality; it requires genuine commitment and motivation on your part to rise to this challenge.
- All candidates enrolled in the Académie Charpentier’s RNCP38011 Level 7 Interior Designer program have opted for the mentoring program.
- Certification Participation Rate
2019/2020 = 100% - 2020/2021: 100% - 2023/2024: 100% - Certification pass rate
2019/2020 = 100% - 2020/2021: 100% - 2023/2024: 100%
Define a project
The program lasts one year. From admission to the final exam, the program lasts 5 to 7 months.
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- Confirm your choice of certification once and for allafter a feasibility study of your application.
- Understand the specific VAE procedure establishedfor the certification you have chosen.
- Explain the process for compiling your Book 1 application for eligibility.This is the first document that formally marks your entry into the VAE process.It allows the certifying body to verify that you meet the VAE criteria.
- After the interview, you will be able to download Booklet 1 for the admissibility application.
Practical Information
Booklet 1: Admissibility
This step involves verifying the validity of the duration of professional activities directly related to the certification sought, without prejudging the results of the validation process, and specifies the qualification for which the full or partial VAE application will be submitted.Booklet 1 (Admissibility) is the official document required for funding your application through the funding agencies.
This document is available for download below
It consists of 4 sections:
- General information: marital status, employment status, level of education.
- Information regarding your experience as it relates to the position you are applying for (professional, community, and volunteer activities, etc.).
- Supporting documents that must be included.
- A sworn statement certifying that only one VAE application has been submitted for certification during the current calendar year.
Booklet 2: Validation
Once you have received the notice of admissibility,you must request and prepare for validation by the review panel.This validation is based on a review of Validation Booklet 2, which you will have prepared.
This Validation Booklet 2 will allow the panel to assess whether you have acquired the skills required for certification.To complete the review of this Validation Booklet 2, the panel will invite you to an evaluation interview.
Workbook 2 for assessment includes:
- A description of your professional and personal experience.
- Evidence of your professional experience.
The interview with the panel is scheduled following the review of Book 2.It allows the panel to obtain additional information or to confirm the details mentioned in your Book 2. The duration of the interview varies depending on the certifying body; generally, it does not exceed one hour.
Please note: Following the enactment of the Labor Market Act of December 21, 2022, the right to recognition of prior learning was expanded in 2023. Our procedure and Workbook 2 are therefore currently valid and will be updated in accordance with future regulations.
Please contact us to find out if you have the latest version.
The Final Evaluation
Who organizes the juries?
Each certifying body is responsible for forming its own panels. It is therefore up to the certifying body to set the dates for the certification sessions and to notify you of them.
How does he go about it?
Based on your Validation Booklet 2 and, depending on the certification,the panel evaluates the skills you have acquired through your experience.It verifies that these skills meet the requirements set by the certifying body. The interview allows the panel to gather additional information. It’s up to you to make your case!
What decisions can the jury make?
- Full validation: You receive the certification in its entirety.
- Partial certification: You earn a portion of the certification (one or more skill sets)
- Rejection of validation: Your prior learning does not meet the required level of skills and knowledge.
Examples of skill references:
Developing an interior design project in response to a client’s or project owner’s request, or providing project management assistance. Creating the design of an interior space and its elements: developing the concept. Managing an interior design project, including coordinating with contractors and supervising the construction site, etc.
