ABSTRACT In many parts of the world, recognition of prior learning (RPL) is considered to be an important means of improving access to VET qualifications. In Switzerland – the country with arguably the highest rates of company-based VET at upper secondary level – adults with work experience of at least 5 years have had the option of accessing VET qualifications at the upper secondary level through RPL for more than 10 years now. Still, today, only roughly 6 percent of adults (over 25 years) who achieve a VET qualification make use of that option. The rest either pursue a regular VET programme, or at least take the ordinary final VET exam. This article discusses the reasons underlying this slow rate of RPL expansion in Switzerland. Arguing from a historical-institutionalist perspective, the article shows how the institutional framework of mainly company-based Swiss VET and the underlying actor coalition pose substantial barriers to the expansion of RPL. Nevertheless, by comparing different rates of RPL uptake across a range of economic sectors and different parts of the country, this article brings to light some key factors that promote the expansion of RPL.

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在集体组织的技能形成系统中扩大对先前学习的认可（RPL）的挑战：瑞士的情况

摘要在世界许多地方，对先前学习的认可（RPL）被认为是提高获得VET资格的重要手段。在瑞士-可以说是高中基于公司的VET率最高的国家-至少有5年工作经验的成年人可以选择通过RPL获得高中的VET资格已有10多年了。 。时至今日，只有大约6％的成年人（25岁以上）获得了VET资格后才使用该选项。其他人要么参加常规的VET计划，要么至少参加普通的最终VET考试。本文讨论了瑞士RPL扩展速度缓慢的原因。从历史制度主义的角度来看，本文说明了主要基于公司的瑞士职业教育与培训及相关参与者联盟的体制框架如何对RPL的扩展构成重大障碍。但是，通过比较各个经济部门和美国不同地区的RPL吸收率，本文揭示了一些促进RPL扩展的关键因素。