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| 7.7.2010 |
 Property Management -- QF Workshop on Applications of SCS The Property Management ITAC organized a Workshop on the Applications of SCS on 7 July 2010. In-depth discussion on three major areas, including the development of SCS-based programmes, the application of SCS in Human Resources management and Continuing Professional Development for the industry, were conducted in groups.
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| 10.6.2010 |
Seminar on Accreditation of Programmes in Automotive and Logistics Industries
On 10 June, the Secretariat organized the captioned seminar, inviting the HKCAAVQ to give a briefing session on programme accreditation procedures and requirements. Participants of the seminar are stakeholders from the Automotive and Logistics industries, including representatives from companies, trade associations, training providers, etc.
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| 5.6.2010 |
"Qualifications Framework Short Video Competition" Award Presentation Ceremony
Under Secretary for Education, Mr Kenneth CHEN, JP, officiated at the "Qualifications Framework Short Video Competition" Award Presentation Ceremony today. Prizes were awarded to winners of the Secondary Division and the Institution Division. Congratulations were extended to all winners and thanks to teachers and students for joining the Ceremony.
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| 20.5.2010 |
Industry Consultation for Testing Inspection and Certification Industry
The industry consultation was held on 20th May, 2010 to gather comments from industry stakeholders on setting up an Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) for the industry.
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| 17.5.2010 |
Briefing Session on QF
Thanks to the participation of various education and training providers, the briefing session was successfully held on 17 May 2010. Speakers from the QF Secretariat and Vocational Training Council introduced the use of Specification of Generic (Foundation) Competencies, the concept of QF credit and sample SCS-based curriculum.
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| 17.3.2010 |
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| 12.3.2010 |
Jewellery Industry – “SCS-based Courses and Accreditation”Briefing Session
Thanks to the active participation of representatives of trade associations, unions, training providers and the human resources department of jewellery companies, the briefing session was successfully held on 11 March 2010. Speakers from Qualifications Framework Secretariat and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) introduced the applications of SCS, the characteristics of SCS-based courses and the accreditation process to the participants.
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| 1.3.2010 |
Qualifications Framework Short Video Competition
The Education Bureau (EDB) and the QF Secretariat are jointly running a Short Video Competition
Target : All full-time students attending local secondary schools or local institutions are eligible for the Competition.
Objective : Through their creative works, it aims to help students appreciate the benefits of QF on further studies and careeer development, thus promoting continuing education and lifelong learning.
Enrol now ! For details, please visit http://life.mingpao.com/hkqf.htm.
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| 22.2.2010 |
The first version of Banking Industry - Retail Banking SCS The Banking Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) conducted an industry-wide consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards for the Retail Banking sector from mid-June to mid-September 2009. Under the steer of the Lead Persons Group of the Banking ITAC, the Professional Writer has revised the draft SCS in the light of comments collected during the consultation period. With the endorsement of Banking ITAC, the first version of SCS can be downloaded from this website.
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| 8.2.2010 |
QF and Continuing Education: A Briefing Session for FCE Member Institutions
The briefing session was held on 8 February 2010. The speakers from the Education Bureau and the Qualifications Framework Secretariat introduced the “Specification of Generic (Foundation) Competencies (SGC)”and QF Credit to the participants representing the various member institutions of “The Federation of Continuing Education in Tertiary Institutions”.
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| 5.2.2010 |
Industry Consultation Session of the SCS for the Beauty Industry
The 2nd consultation session on the Beauty "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" will be held on 22 February 2010 (Monday) morning. Details of the consultation session and registration form can be downloaded from this website.
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| 16.12.2009 |
QF Promotion Day for the Watch and Clock Industry
A QF Promotion Day hosted by the Watch and Clock Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) was held at IVE (Lee Wai Lee) on 16 Dec 2009.
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| 16.11.2009 |
Consultation of the SCS for the Beauty Industry
The "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" drafted by the Beauty Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) is ready for industry consultation. The consultation will last 6 months from 16 November 2009 to 15 May 2010 with consultation session(s) to be arranged. The full version of the draft SCS can be downloaded from this website..
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| 5.11.2009 |
QF and Continuing Education: A Briefing Session for FCE Member Institutions
The briefing session was successfully held on 5 November 2009. The speakers from the Education Bureau and the Qualifications Framework Secretariat provided an update on QF development and the Recognition of Prior Learning mechanism to the participants representing the various member institutions of "The Federation of Continuing Education in Tertiary Institutions".
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| 4.11.2009 |
Beauty SCS Pre-consultation Luncheon The Beauty Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed drafting the "Specifications of Competency Standards" for the Beauty Industry. A Pre-consultation Luncheon was held on 4 November 2009 at Chinese Cuisine Training Institute with over 50 guests from the Beauty industry attended.
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| 29.10.2009 |
Experience Sharing Session - "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) & Course Design"
The Sharing Session was held at the Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre on 29 October 2009. Representatives of the industries and training institutions shared their views on using the SCS in course design and human resources management. Over 100 participants joined the event.
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| 1.10.2009 |
Import & Export Industry Training Advisory Committee
On 1st October 2009, the Education Bureau established the Import and Export Industry Training Advisory Committee to facilitate the implementation of QF in the industry.
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| 16.6.2009 |
Consultation on the Retail Banking SCS for the Banking Industry
The Banking Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed drafting the “Specification of Competency Standards” for the Retail Banking sector and is now ready for industry consultation. Views from trade associations, trade unions, professional bodies and related organizations are being sought. The consultation starts in mid June for 3 months until mid September. Consultation sessions will be held to seek stakeholders’ views on the content and relevance of the draft SCS. The full version of the draft SCS can be downloaded from this website.
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| 5.6.2009 |
QF Promotion Day for the Chinese Catering Industry
A QF Promotion Day hosted by the Chinese Catering Qualifications Framework Advisory Committee (ITAC) was held at Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre on 12 May 2009.
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| 29.5.2009 |
Establishment of the QF Secretariat
To sustain the long-term development of Qualifications Framework (QF), the Education Bureau has decided to set up a QF Secretariat. The newly established Secretariat will commence operation with effect from 1 June 2009. Contact details are as follow:
Address : 16/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Email : hkqf@edb.gov.hk
Tel : (852) 2836 1700
Fax : (852) 3106 2035
Thank you for your attention!
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| 21.5.2009 |
Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Services SCS Focus Group Meeting would be cancelled
The two focus group meetings scheduled for 21 May 2009 and 25 May 2009 would be cancelled due to availability of venues. Re-arrangements would be announced as soon as possible.
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| 30.4.2009 |
New Arrangements on the Briefing Sessions for Industry Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) for the Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Services Industry
Regarding the four briefing sessions scheduled on 7 May, 11 May, 13 May and 18 May 2009 by the Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Services Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC), the session to be held on 7 May 2009 would be cancelled, because most participants apply for the other three sessions.
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| 8.4.2009 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) for the Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Services Industry
The Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Services Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft SCS for for its 10 branches. The draft SCSs of the first 5 branches (Fire Engineering, Gas Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Plumbing Engineering and Railway E&M Engineering) have went through industry consultation in 2008. For the remaining 5 branches (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Lift & Escalator Engineering, Plant Engineering (Mechanical) and Ship Repair Engineering), the ITAC is going to conduct an industry-wide consultation.
The consultation period is from 15 April 2009 to 14 September 2009, while an industry consultation session has been scheduled for 7 May, 11 May, 13 May and 18 May 2009. Full version of the draft SCSs can be downloaded from this website.
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| 6.2.2009 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) for the Logistics Industry
The Logistics Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft SCS for industry consultation. The consultation period is from Feb to July 2009, while an industry consultation session has been scheduled for 11 Mar 2009. Full version of the draft SCSs can be downloaded from this website.
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| 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.
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| 15.7.2008 |
"Qualifications Guidelines" for SCS-based Courses is made available for reference now
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 5.5.2008 |
Qualifications Register is in operation
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| 5.5.2008 |
Qualifications Framework is officially launched
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| 26.4.2008 |
Roving Exhibitions
The Education Bureau promotes the QF through a series of roving exhibitions. The first exhibition will be held at Olympic City 2 between 26 and 30 April. The roving exhibitions will be staged at seven MTR stations in the following two months.
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| 26.4.2008 |
QF TV and Radio Announcement
The QF TV Announcement is to be broadcast by TVB, ATV, Cable TV, Galaxy Satellite, Now.com, Hong Kong Broadband and Roadshow while the QF Radio Announcement by RTHK, Commercial Radio and Metro Radio.
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| 26.4.2008 |
Qualifications Framework Launching Ceremony
The formal launch of the Qualifications Framework (QF) and the related legislation on May 5 marked a milestone in its development, Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, said today at the QF launching ceremony.
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| 1.3.2008 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) for the Jewellery Industry
The Jewellery Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft SCS for industry consultation. The consultation period is from 1 March 2008 to 31 May 2008, while an industry consultation session has been scheduled for 19 April 2008. Full version of the draft SCS can be downloaded from this website.
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| 1.12.2007 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards for the E&M Industry
The E&M Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) of 5 branches (Fire Engineering, Gas Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Plumbing Engineering and Railway E&M Engineering) for industry consultation. The consultation period is from 1 December 2007 to 30 April 2008. Full version of the draft SCS for the 5 branches can be downloaded from this website.
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| 17.10.2007 |
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Inaugural Ceremony
To prepare for the launching of the Qualifications Framework in 2008, the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA) was reorganized on 1 October 2007 to become the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). The new HKCAAVQ is appointed by the Secretary for Education as the Accreditation Authority and Qualifications Register (QR) Authority under the Qualifications Framework. The HKCAAVQ continues to perform the functions of the former HKCAA in connection with academic and vocational accreditation, education and training and quality assurance.
HKCAAVQ celebrated its establishment on 16 October 2007, hosting an inaugural ceremony officiated by Mr. Michael Suen, GBS, JP, the Secretary for Education.
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| 1.10.2007 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards and Unit Clusters under the Recognition of Prior Learning mechanism for the Chinese Catering Industry
The Chinese Catering Qualifications Framework Advisory Committee has completed the draft "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" and unit clusters under the "Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)" mechanism for industry consultation. The consultation period is from 1 October 2007 to 31 March 2008, while an industry consultation session has been scheduled for 21 November 2007. The consultation kick-off ceremony was held on 27 September 2007. Full version of the draft SCS and RPL unit clusters can be downloaded from this website.
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| 10.8.2007 |
Information Expo for Secondary School Leavers 2007
The "Information Expo for Secondary School Leavers 2007" was held at the Olympian City 2 on 28 and 29 July 2007. Mr Daniel CHENG, Principal Assistant Secretary for Education, officiated at the event and introduced the newly launched Qualifications Register (QR) Prototype (www.hkqr.gov.hk).
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| 22.5.2007 |
Passage of the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill on 2 May 2007
The Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill was passed by the Legislative Council at its meeting on 2 May 2007. The Qualifications Framework (QF) and its associated quality assurance mechanism will be formally implemented when the new Ordinance comes into operation. Under the new Ordinance, the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA) will be renamed as the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to reflect its expanded role under the QF. The HKCAAVQ will be specified as the Accreditation Authority, which will be responsible for assuring the quality of qualifications recognized under the QF (other than those awarded by self-accrediting institutions). It will also be specified as the Qualifications Register (QR) Authority under the Ordinance, and be responsible for the administration of the QR. The newly enacted Ordinance can be downloaded from this website.
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| 13.4.2007 |
Focus Group on "Recognition of Prior Learning" mechanism for Watch and Clock industry
Focus Groups on "Recognition of Prior Learning" mechanism for Watch and Clock industry have been held on 27 and 29 March 2007.
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| 13.3.2007 |
Consultation on the SCS for the Property Management Industry - Extension of consultation period
The consultation on the SCS for the Property Management industry will be extended for 2 months. The consultation period is now from 1 December 2006 to 31 May 2007 for a total of 6 months. It will allow more time for trade associations, unions and professional bodies of the industry to give their views.
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| 15.2.2007 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry
The Information and Communications Technology Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" for industry consultation. The consultation period is from 15 February 2007 to 31 May 2007, Full version of the draft SCS can be downloaded from this website.
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| 1.12.2006 |
Consultation on the Specification of Competency Standards for the Property Management Industry
The Property Management Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the draft "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" for industry consultation. The consultation period is from 1 December 2006 to 31 March 2007, while an industry consultation session will be held on 20 January 2007. Full version of the draft SCS can be downloaded from this website.
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| 2.9.2006 |
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"Enhancement for a Brighter Future" - QF Promotion Day
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Mrs. Betty FUNG, JP, Deputy Secretary for Education and Manpower, officiated at the QF Promotion Day on 2 September 2006. The Guests of Honor included:
Hon SIN Chung-kai , JP;
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, SBS, JP;
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan;
representatives of 12 ITACs; and
Mr. Ken CHAN, the QF Ambassador.
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"Enhancement for a Brighter Future" - QF TV Series
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To heighten the public awareness of QF, a 5-episode QF TV series " Enhancement for a Brighter Future", are jointly produced by EMB and ATV Limited. Mr. Ken CHAN, QF Ambassador, has interviewed these industries which have joined the QF to introduce the benefits of QF to individuals, industries and the society.
Premiered on 2 September, the series will be shown every Saturday from 7 pm to 7.30 pm on ATV Home Channel.
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| 2.9.2006 |
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ITAC Leaflets
To further promote QF in different industries, EMB published Leaflets for 12 industries for which ITACs have been formed.
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| 22.8.2006 |
"Enhancement for a Brighter Future" - QF Promotion Day
To enhance public awareness of the QF, EMB is going to hold a QF promotional event, "Qualifications Framework Promotion Day", in Crystal Atrium of Metroplaza, Kwai Fong at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, 2 September 2006.
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| 16.5.2006 |
Workshop Briefing for the 1st Draft of E&M Railway Engineering "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)"
Thanks to the continuous support from the Industry, the Workshop Briefing for the 1st Draft of E&M Railway Engineering "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" was successfully being held at the IVE (Morrison Hill) on 16 May 2006. Qualifications Framework (QF) was introduced in the briefing, and participants were invited to share their experience and comments with regard to the SCS as well.
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| 24.2.2006 |
EMB Spring Luncheon cum QF Acknowledgement Ceremony
In appreciation of the ITACs' and stakeholders' contributions to the QF development, a "Spring Luncheon cum QF Acknowledgement Ceremony" with the theme on "凝聚行業力量 共建資歷架構 " was held on 24 February 2006 (Friday) noon in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. SEM was invited to officiate at the event.
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| 6.2.2006 |
Forum on Qualifications Framework
The Education and Manpower Bureau (EMB) was invited to attend the "Forum on Qualifications Framework (QF)" organized by the Fire Services Department (FSD) at Fire Services Headquarters Building on Monday 6 February 2006. During the Forum, the EMB representatives introduced the QF concept which was well-received by the Director of Fire Services and over 20 senior officers. The Department expressed interest in placing qualifications gained from its continuing and professional development programmes under the QF in future.
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| 1.2006 |
Launch of the QF Website |
| 12.12.2005 |
Speech by CE at the 45th Anniversary Dinner of Hong Kong Management Association |
| 19.11.2005 |
教育統籌局局長於資歷架構推廣日致辭 (Chinese Version Only) |
| 19.11.2005 |
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QF Launching Ceremony
To let the public know more about the QF, EMB organized a QF launching event "進修路徑看得清 僱員僱主社會齊得益" in Kwai Fong Metroplaza on Saturday, 19 November 2005 afternoon.
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| 19.11.2005 |
QF TV and Radio Announcement
The QF TV Announcement is to be broadcast by TVB, ATV, Cable TV, Galaxy Satellite, Now.com, Hong Kong Broadband and Roadshow while the QF Radio Announcement by RTHK, Commercial Radio and Metro Radio.
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| 8.11.2005 |
QF Logo Design Competition Price Presentation
To enhance the public understanding of the QF and promote life-long learning, EMB invited students from various institutions to join the QF Logo Design Competition in June 2005.
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| 8.11.2005 |
Speech by PSEM at 2005 HKIHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition |
