QF Credit

QF credit serves as a common currency under the HKQF, measuring the volume or size of learning of a qualification. It enables learners to understand the extent of effort to be spent to complete the learning process and attain the learning outcomes of the relevant qualification. Under the HKQF, one QF credit consists of 10 notional learning hours. It takes into account the total time likely to be spent by an average learner in all modes of learning, including attendance in classes, on-line learning, practical learning, self-study, examination, etc..

Concept and Principles of QF Credit

A measurement of the size or volume of learning in a learning programme (also applicable to a course, module, etc.).

Enables learners to know the extent of effort to be spent to complete a learning programme and acquire the relevant qualification.

One credit consists of 10 notional learning hours.

Takes into account the total time likely to be spent by an average learner in all modes of learning to achieve the learning outcomes, including class contact hours, self-study hours and assessment hours.

Reference materials and promotion

Policy, Principles and Operational Guidelines for Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) under Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong (Feb 2024)

Operational Guidelines on Use of Credit ( 2019)

Leaflet on Implementation of QF Credit (2019)

UK NARIC review leads to changes in HKQF (2019)

Feature Article on QF credit (2019) (Chinese version only)

Key features of QF-recognised qualifications