Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP)
VQP serves as a roadmap for progression in learning and employment within the major areas of the industry. Learners or practitioners can progress at various levels through acquisition of required VQP qualifications by pursuing VQP courses or through assessment.
ICT ITAC launched VQP in September 2023. There are altogether 21 pathways covering the following areas :
- AI
- Cloud Computing
- Data Science
- Digital Media Technology
- eSports Technology
- Information Security
- IoT
- Operation and Support
Education and training providers are welcomed to design VQP courses which are fully-matched with the requirements of the job roles, or as specified by the industry.
Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)
SCS comprises the key competency standards required for the present operations and future developments of the industry.
ICT ITAC has formulated 4 sets of SCS for the Communications and Information Services, Digital Media Technology, Operation and Support and Software Products and Software Services. In view of rapid change of the industry, ITAC has also completed the update of two functional areas (i.e. Data Science and Information Security) and inclusion of four new emerging areas (i.e. AI, Cloud Computing, eSports Technology and IoT) in 2023.
Training Packages
Using selected units of competency (UoCs) which correspond with a job role in the industry, an SCS-based Training Package outlines the essential elements for a learning programme, offering for reference the contents of learning, assessment guidelines, as well as supporting and reference materials.
ICT ITAC will explore the need of developing SCS-based training packages to encourage enterprises and education and training providers to develop courses more closely aligned with the needs of industry.
