RPL for the ICT industry (Operation & Support) launched in 1 July 2021. HKU SPACE is appointed as the assessment agency for the ICT industry until 30 June 2026.

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

Minimum working experience requirements for applications of each level

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)

Submission of application to AA

Documents for applications:

  • application form
  • proof of working experience
  • assessment fees
Applications processed by AA
AA verify the documents and arrange assessment test (if necessary)

*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.

Apply for reimbursement of assessment fees

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.

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.

Recognition of RPL Qualifications