I'm currently a Sociology/Political Science student at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops BC, with a large interest in most business courses, especially those dealing with Human Resource Management (I’m planning a post-baccalaureate in HRM) and business planning. I'm also currently working with the local Reserve unit, the Rocky Mountain Rangers, as an officer.
Recently I discovered that there is a possibility I could receive Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits for the basic Infantry Officer training I have done with the Forces (BMQ, BOTP I & II, CAP and IODP 1.1, Dismounted Platoon Commander). What is required from me is to put together a package of the course material from those courses, and submit it to the instructor of the course(s) I feel are most similar, so they can determine whether or not my Prior Learning is equivalent. A few questions arise from this, and I was hoping for a little help.
1. Has anyone done anything like this before, and if so, how successful was it? I 'd love to be able to point out a highly sucessful precedent. Any pointers or tips would also be appreciated.
2. Where online (on the internet) can I find such things as Training Plans for these courses, if at all? This arises both from my hesitation to spend a great deal of time compiling such data and commenting on it in a meaningful way (i.e. Outlining informally assessed activities which may apply to the course or courses in question) and from my hesitation to just hand this sort of information over to a civilian, not being familiar with the limits of what I am able to release.
3. With the latter point in mind, is there a relevant CANFORGEN regarding this type of release of information? And also, could someone direct me to the relevant sections of the QR&O’s, DAOD or other doctrine so that I don’t accidentally do something I wish I hadn’t?
4. Has anyone heard of or know a Leonard Hutt? He instructs here at TRU, in the courses I feel are most relevant both to the officer training and my degree/planned post-baccalaureate and told me he was previously a serving member of the CF with ten years service, releasing as a Captain, but that’s all I know about him. I’d like to know more; since he may have a part in deciding how I will my next few years will be planned.
I'd also like to point out that if I am successful to the degree that I'm hoping I will be, and if no one has done this before, this will set a precedent allowing other officers to gain credits towards a degree at other (or the same) universities.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Recently I discovered that there is a possibility I could receive Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits for the basic Infantry Officer training I have done with the Forces (BMQ, BOTP I & II, CAP and IODP 1.1, Dismounted Platoon Commander). What is required from me is to put together a package of the course material from those courses, and submit it to the instructor of the course(s) I feel are most similar, so they can determine whether or not my Prior Learning is equivalent. A few questions arise from this, and I was hoping for a little help.
1. Has anyone done anything like this before, and if so, how successful was it? I 'd love to be able to point out a highly sucessful precedent. Any pointers or tips would also be appreciated.
2. Where online (on the internet) can I find such things as Training Plans for these courses, if at all? This arises both from my hesitation to spend a great deal of time compiling such data and commenting on it in a meaningful way (i.e. Outlining informally assessed activities which may apply to the course or courses in question) and from my hesitation to just hand this sort of information over to a civilian, not being familiar with the limits of what I am able to release.
3. With the latter point in mind, is there a relevant CANFORGEN regarding this type of release of information? And also, could someone direct me to the relevant sections of the QR&O’s, DAOD or other doctrine so that I don’t accidentally do something I wish I hadn’t?
4. Has anyone heard of or know a Leonard Hutt? He instructs here at TRU, in the courses I feel are most relevant both to the officer training and my degree/planned post-baccalaureate and told me he was previously a serving member of the CF with ten years service, releasing as a Captain, but that’s all I know about him. I’d like to know more; since he may have a part in deciding how I will my next few years will be planned.
I'd also like to point out that if I am successful to the degree that I'm hoping I will be, and if no one has done this before, this will set a precedent allowing other officers to gain credits towards a degree at other (or the same) universities.
Thanks in advance for your help.
