As a measure to recognise work experiences and competencies acquired by practitioners at the workplace, the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism under the QF provides an alternative route for practitioners to obtain QF-recognised qualifications without undergoing a training programme and facilitates their subsequent progression in learning, and probably in careers. Assessments under the RPL mechanism in each industry will be conducted by independent assessment agency/agencies (AA). The AA is appointed by Secretary for Education (SED) in accordance with the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (AAVQO) (Cap.592) on industry basis.
Eligibility requirements for an organization to undertake the role of AA for the RPL mechanism:
List of Appointed Assessment Agencies
Appointed Assessment Agency | Industry | Term of Appointment |
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Caritas Institute of Community Education | Beauty | 2.7.2019 - 30.6.2027 |
Clothing Industry Training Authority | Fashion | 1.1.2022 - 31.12.2024 |
Hong Kong Association of Gerontology | Elderly Care Service | 1.9.2015 - 31.8.2028 |
Hong Kong Productivity Council | Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) | 15.3.2017 - 30.6.2025 |
HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education | Import & Export | 1.9.2018 - 30.6.2027 |
Information & Communications Technology | 1.7.2021 - 30.6.2026 | |
Logistics | 15.3.2017 - 30.6.2025 | |
Security Services | 1.7.2021 - 30.6.2026 | |
School of Science and Technology the Hong Kong Metropolitan University |
Testing, Inspection & Certification | 1.11.2015 - 31.10.2023 |
Shipping Research Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Import & Export | 1.9.2015 - 31.8.2018 |
Vocational Training Council | Automotive | 15.11.2011 - 30.6.2027 |
Beauty | 2.7.2014 - 1.7.2019 | |
Catering | 7.1.2013 - 30.6.2028 | |
Electrical & Mechanical Services | 15.12.2015 - 30.6.2026 | |
Hairdressing | 1.6.2008 - 30.6.2026 | |
Jewellery | 15.11.2011 - 30.6.2027 | |
Logistics | 15.3.2012 - 14.3.2017 | |
Printing & Publishing | 1.6.2008 - 30.6.2026 | |
Property Management | 15.3.2011 - 30.6.2026 | |
Retail | 1.12.2014 - 30.11.2024 | |
Watch & Clock | 1.6.2008 - 30.6.2026 |
Contact of Appointed Assessment Agencies
Appointed Assessment Agency | Telephone |
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Caritas Institute of Community Education | (852) 2239 6363 |
Clothing Industry Training Authority | (852) 2263 6300 |
Hong Kong Association of Gerontology | (852) 2775 5756 |
Hong Kong Productivity Council | (852) 2788 5749 |
HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education -- Import & Export |
(852) 2508 8862 |
School of Science and Technology of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University | (852) 3120 2710 |
Shipping Research Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University | (852) 2766 7151 |
Vocational Training Council | (852) 3907 6868 |