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Guidelines to the myAPEL Test

Introduction

This guideline aims to provide information relating to the myAPEL Test. Learners are advised

to read and understand the terms and conditions stated in the guidelines before attempting

the myAPEL Test.

Generally, all information on myAPEL concerning guidelines, applications, status and results,

announcements and calendars are found on myAPEL Online menu. To access the myAPEL

Online, learners must go to their myVLE, select on e-Services and click on Undergraduate

Services & Support.

1. What is a myAPEL Test?

myAPEL Test is an assessment instrument used to assess if the learner is able to

demonstrate and meet the learning outcomes for a particular course through his/her

experiential learning.

The assessment will take the form of an online essay test. Learners are required to

answer questions related to the course based on their learning experience. The test will

evaluate the learners’ knowledge on important concepts and applications within the

stated learning outcomes of the course.

2. Who is eligible for the myAPEL Test?

A learner whose APEL application (for a specific course) has been approved by the

Faculty is automatically registered for the myAPEL Test. Only learners who are registered

are eligible to sit for the test.

Learners may check their application status from the APEL Status & Results: Application

found on the myVLE. (Go to myAPEL Online. Look for Status and Results, click on Application).

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3. When will the myAPELTest be held?

The myAPEL Test is usually scheduled at the end of every semester. Information on the

test schedule is found on the myVLE. (Go to myAPEL Online. Look for Test Schedule).

Learners must first ensure that the course(s) they are registered for under APEL is stated

on the Test Schedule for the semester offered. Learners may decide on the date and

time for the test that are most convenient for them. The test will be conducted at the

OUM Learning Centre on the date and time provided.

4. How do I prepare for the Test? Are there any reference materials provided?

One of the principles behind the assessment of prior learning is that learners have

already acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through their work and life

experiences and that these prior learning is readily assessable. There will be no learning

materials or references provided for the test.

However, learners may refer to the stated course learning outcomes as an indication of

the area to be tested in the myAPEL Test. Learners must be aware of important concepts

and applications within the stated learning outcomes of the course.

5. I have applied for TWO courses under APEL. Does it mean I am eligible for BOTH test?

The application and approval for APEL are course specific. Only approved applications

are automatically registered for the myAPEL Test. For learners whose applications are

rejected, they must continue the course through the normal mode. Application does not

indicate automatic eligibility for the test.

6. Where do I take the myAPEL Test?

The myAPEL Test will be conducted at the OUM Learning Centres according to the Test

Schedule published for the particular semester.

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7. What should I do on the day of the myAPEL Test?

On the test day, bring your Identity Card as well as your Examination Slip to the OUM

Learning Centre. Ensure that you have read and understood the Guidelines to the

myAPEL Test and the Assessment Manual beforehand to familiarise yourself with the

online test.

Print and keep the Examination Receipt once you have completed the test. The receipt is

a proof that you have sat and completed the online test. Hence it MUST be verified by

the OUM Learning Centre.

8. How soon will I know my results for myAPEL?

The myAPEL Test results will be released within ONE (1) month from the date of the test.

9. What does myAPEL results indicate?

Learners who passed their myAPEL Test will be awarded with a Satisfactory (S) grade as

well as the APEL Credits for the course. Learners who did not pass the test will obtain an

Unsatisfactory (U) and no credits will be awarded in this case.

10. What happens if I fail the myAPEL Test?

Learners who did not pass the myAPEL Test may apply for remarking of scripts.

However, charges for remarking may apply. Otherwise, they must register for the course

through the normal mode.

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User Manual for Candidates

Login Screen

1. Key in your IC No/Passport/Military/Others No

2. Click Next

To start the myAPEL Test 1. Check your Name, Student ID and Program before you

proceed. 2. Select a course to start the myAPEL Test. 3. Click at the Test Name.

To start the myAPEL Test

1. Check the Course Code and the Course Title. 2. Read the instructions provided. Take note of the number of

questions to answer. 3. Once you are ready, click START THE TEST to begin.

To answer the questions

1. Browse through all the questions. Fill in your answer in the text box provided for the question you would like to attempt.

2. Click Save to save your answers regularly.

3. Tick Confirm to select the answer for submission. (Refer to note)

4. When you have completed and are ready to submit your answers, click on Submit.

5. You must submit your answers before the time lapse. Otherwise, the system will automatically submit your last composed answer.

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Note: • Please refer to the Instructions on the

“Total questions to Answer”. • Student may expand the answer box

by dragging the bottom right hand side of the box (refer to ) .

To reconfirm the selected answered

• Tick the small boxes to reconfirm your selection • Click Confirm button to submit

To reconfirm Selected answered

• Click OK to submit your answers

To Print Slip

• Click Print Slip to print the Receipt Slip

To Print Slip

• Click OK to print the Receipt Slip. Ask the OUM Learning Centre to verify your slip. Safe keep it as proof that you have sat for the test.

To log out from the system

• Click Exit to log out from the myAPEL Test System