Objectives of RPL mechanism:
- Recognize industry practitioner’ 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.
Transitional period for the Catering Industry (Western Cuisine) will end on 6 January 2028. Applicant could opt for documentary proof for application of level 1 to 3 RPL recognition
Application Procedures
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| QF Level | Years of working experience |
| Level 1 | 1 year of relevant working experience in the Catering industry |
| Level 2 | 3 years of service in the Catering industry (Include certain period of relevant experience) |
| Level 3 | 5 years of service in the Catering industry (Include certain period of relevant experience) |
| Level 4 | 6 years of service in the Catering industry (Include certain period 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 Catering industry (Chinese Cuisine) ended on 6 January 2018. Applicatant has to go through assessment test for all levels of RPL applications.
＊Transitional period for the Catering industry (Western Cuisine) will end on 6 January 2028. Applicant could opt for documentary proof for application of level 1 to 3 RPL recognition.
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
Currently, there are a total of 58 RPL qualifications available for application by catering practitioners in both Chinese and Western Cuisines, ranging from Level 1 to Level 4, under the RPL mechanism.
Please visit Catering RPL AA website for details.
