Abstract: Accredition of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) encourage students to continuously improved their skills and knowledge through a structured education and training, geared towards formal qualifications and better employment outcomes. This study aimed to explore the experience and routine on office work of technicians on the appropriateness of design equalization process experience in the field of Industrial Automation Engineering Technology to higher education through APEL and to gain feedback from participants on their intentions to pursue their studies to a higher level.