Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP)
VQP serves as a roadmap for progression in learning and employment within the major areas of the industry. Learners or practitioners can progress at various levels through acquisition of required VQP qualifications by pursuing VQP courses or through assessment.
The pilot project on development of VQP for the Automotive industry was completed in 2017. The Automotive ITAC subsequently completed the updating exercises for VQP in 2019 and 2026, which currently covers the following 4 areas:
- Vehicle Parts Sales
- Vehicle Sales
- Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection & Prosecution
Education and training providers are encouraged to design VQP courses which are fully-matched with the requirements of the job roles, or as specified by the industry.
Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)
SCS comprises the key competency standards required for the present operations and future developments of the industry.
Automotive ITAC has formulated the SCS in 2009 and updated in 2019 and 2026. It consists of 292 Units of Competency (UoCs) which covers 6 major functional areas at various levels. Subsequent to the revision of VQP, the SCS may be further updated to cope with the development of the industry.
Training Packages
Using selected units of competency (UoCs) which correspond with a job role in the industry, an SCS-based Training Package outlines the essential elements for a learning programme, offering for reference the contents of learning, assessment guidelines, as well as supporting and reference materials.
Automotive ITAC will explore the need of developing SCS-based training packages to encourage enterprises and education and training providers to develop courses more closely aligned with the needs of industry.
