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.
Transitional period for the ICT industry (Operation & Support) will end on 30 June 2026. Applicants could opt for documentary proof for application of level 1 to 3 RPL qualifications.
Application Procedures
QF Level |
Years of working experience |
Level 1 |
1 year of relevant working experience in the ICT industry |
Level 2 |
3 years of service in the ICT industry (Include 2 years of relevant experience) |
Level 3 |
5 years of service in the ICT industry (Include 3 years of relevant experience) |
Documents for applications:
- application form
- proof of working experience
- assessment fees
*Transitional period for the ICT industry (Operation & Support) will end on 30 June 2026. 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
There are altogether 22 QF level 1 to level 3 RPL qualifications covering the following 9 areas available for application of practitioners:
- Core Skills
- Application Support
- Email Support
- Network Support
- Network and Security Support
- Operation Support
- Procurement Support
- System Support
- User Support
Please visit ICT RPL AA website for details.