The Award Titles Scheme (ATS) has been introduced since 2012 to standardise the use of titles for qualifications recognised under QF with a view to enhancing the transparency of qualifications and reflecting their levels. The ATS covers qualifications at all QF levels (i.e. QF Levels 1 to 7) in the academic, vocational and professional as well as continuing education sectors. There are 15 award titles which can be used for qualifications recognised under QF.
Application for the Use of Award Titles outside the Award Title Scheme
Use of award titles not specified in ATS will not be allowed for qualifications recognised under QF unless prior approval has been obtained from the Education Bureau (EDB). Only in very exceptional circumstances should an education and training provider consider using titles not specified in ATS. Any application for use of award titles outside ATS must be submitted in writing to the Qualifications Framework Secretariat (QFS) for onward submission to the Education Bureau (EDB).
Completed application form with supporting documents should be sent to the following address:
Qualifications Framework Secretariat
Units 901-903, 9/F., Dah Sing Financial Centre,
248 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
