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The Qualifications Framework (QF) has been officially launched on 5 May 2008. The QF is a cross-sectoral hierarchy covering both academic and vocational qualifications required by various industries. With well-defined standards of qualifications and clear indication of the articulation ladders between them, the QF enables people to set clear goals and direction for obtaining quality-assured qualifications.
Date Event
29.8.2008
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) for the Automotive Industry

The Automotive Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft SCS for industry consultation. The consultation period is from 1 Sept 2008 to 31 Dec 2008, while an industry consultation session has been scheduled for 9 Oct 2008. Full version of the draft SCS can be downloaded from this website.
15.7.2008
"Qualifications Guidelines" for SCS-based Courses is made available for reference now
2.6.2008
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism is launched

The RPL mechanism has started operation starting 2 June. The Vocational Training Council (VTC) is appointed as an Assessment Agency to launch a two-year pilot scheme to conduct RPL in respect of three industries, namely Printing & Publishing, Watch & Clock and Hairdressing industries. Through RPL, employees may acquire formal recognition of their previous experiences, knowledge and skills acquired from work so that they may pursue further training without starting from scratch or to repeat training.
5.5.2008
QF TV Series

To heighten the public awareness of QF, TV programme consists of 10 two-minute episodes and two 10-minute episodes which will be broadcast on ATV-Home between May 5 and 17. The programme will introduce the development and other information of the QF to the audience through a drama and interviews.
5.5.2008
Qualifications Framework Support Schemes

The Qualifications Framework (QF) has been launched on 5 May 2008. The Education Bureau has introduced various support schemes to support quality assurance of education and training providers and the programmes they offer.
5.5.2008
Qualifications Register is in operation
5.5.2008
Qualifications Framework is officially launched
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