Objectives of RPL mechanism:
- Recognize practitioners’ experience, knowledge and skills acquired at the workplace.
- Facilitate individuals to set clear directions for further training without starting from scratch.
- Encourage industry practitioners to pursue continuing education and lifelong learning.
Application Procedures
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QF Level |
Years of working experience |
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Level 1 |
1 year of relevant working experience in the A&H industry |
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Level 2 |
3 years of service in the A&H industry (Include 2 years of relevant experience) |
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Level 3 |
5 years of service in the A&H industry (Include 3 years of relevant experience) |
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Level 4 |
6 years of service in the A&H industry (Include 4 years of relevant experience) |
Documents for applications:
- application form
- proof of working experience
- assessment fees
AA verify the documents and arrange assessment test
＊Transitional period for the A&H industry ended on 31 March 2029. Applicatant has to go through assessment test for all levels of RPL applications.
Statement of Attainment (SoA) will be awarded to applicant who has successfully passed the assessment test. Applicant could apply for reimbursement of assessment fees to Qualifications Framework Secretariat.
- details for reimbursement of RPL assessment fees
RPL Qualifications
Clusters of Unit of Competency (UoC) available for application
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Cluster Title |
Years of Working Experience and relevant experience |
UoC Title |
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Plant care and maintenance operations for horticultural work (Level 2) |
Three years' experience in arboriculture and horticulture industry, of which not less than one year in Plant care and maintenance operations. |
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Safe use of power tools for horticultural and turf work (Level 2) |
Three years' experience in arboriculture and horticulture industry, of which not less than one year in applying power tools for horticultural and turf work. |
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Carry out horticultural work at height (Level 3) |
Five years' experience in arboriculture and horticulture industry, of which not less than two years in horticultural work at height. |
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Supervise frontline personnel in carrying out horticultural work (Level 4) |
Five years' experience in arboriculture and horticulture industry, of which not less than two years at supervising frontline personnel in carrying out horticultural work. |
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Please visit Assessment Agency's website for details of application
