Reconhecimento e validação de adquiridos experienciais – A emergência de actividades profissionais na educação de adultos

Abstract

This paper was written based on information collected in three Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competences Centres (RVCCC). The work carried out at the RVCCC involves the assessment of competences obtained through life experiences. The recognition, validation and certification of competences (RVCC) is a complex and difficult task, both for the adults and the professionals involved, owing to a range of factors. The following questions provide the framework for the problems tackled and reflected on throughout the paper: What is the nature of the data associated with the recognition and validation and which make this process complex? What professions arise out of the work carried out by the RVCC? The quality and fairness of the process depends largely on the supervision and professionalism of the teams that work in the Centres.