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CAPLA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Prior%20Learning%20Assessment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAPLA 2, record 1, English, CAPLA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) is the national voice for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) in Canada. CAPLA has been operating since 1994 and was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit organization. ... CAPLA ... hosts yearly face-to-face conferences on a range of recognition of prior learning (RPL) programs, practices, policies, projects and research with local, provincial/territorial, national and international emphasis. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Prior%20Learning%20Assessment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne pour la reconnaissance des acquis
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Land%20Administration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAPLA 2, record 2, English, CAPLA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Land%20Administration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Land%20Administration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAPLA 2, record 2, French, CAPLA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 2, French, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Land%20Administration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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