APL-Bud has set up and pilot practical accreditation of prior learning (APL) systems (involving: self-assessment, advice & guidance, assessment centre or accelerated portfolio development) certifying the competences: 1. of Polish construction workers returning after working outside Poland.2. gained by Polish construction workers through on-job experience in Poland.3. of foreign construction workers working or intending to work in Poland.APL-Bud brought together a very broad and strong partnership: 5 Polish organisations representing employers and workers (led by Budowlani, the foremost construction trades union) and from 7 other countries to maximise the expertise and impact. The project aimed to:• Transfer APL best practice and experience to construction workers in Poland.• Promote an internationally recognised qualified workforce in the Polish construction industry.• Improve health, safety and efficiency of the Polish construction industry.• Improve the supply of skilled labour to the Polish construction industry.