Years of relevant working experience is the pre-requisite for recognition under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism. The minimum years of relevant working experience required for each level are as follows.
| QF Level | Pre-requisite for Recognition under RPL [Years of Service and Relevant Working Experience] |
Recognition Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1 year of service in the Fashion industry (including certain period of relevant experience) |
Valid proof of relevant working experience* |
| Level 2 | 3 years of service in the Fashion industry (Including certain period of relevant experience) |
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| Level 3 | 5 years of service in the Fashion industry (Including certain period of relevant experience) |
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| Level 4 |
6 years of service in the Fashion industry (Including certain period of relevant experience) |
Valid proof of relevant working experience plus assessment |
* There is a 5-year transition period for each industry during which practitioners may apply for recognition of QF qualifications at levels 1 to 3 based on their past relevant working experience, without the need to take any assessments. The transition period for the Fashion industry will last until 31 December 2026.