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.
Application Procedures
QF Level |
Years of working experience |
Level 1 |
1 year of relevant working experience in the I&E industry |
Level 2 |
3 years of service in the I&E industry (Include 2 years of relevant experience) |
Level 3 |
5 years of service in the I&E industry (Include 3 years of relevant experience) |
Level 4 |
6 years of service in the I&E industry (Include 4 years 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 I&E industry ended on 30 November 2019. Applicatant has to go through assessment test for all levels of RPL applications.
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 27 qualifications available for practitioner to apply for under the RPL mechanism, ranging from Level 2 to Level 4. These qualifications cover the following 6 areas:
- Finance
- Warehouse and Logistics
- Sales and Merchandising
- Operations Management
- Shipping Documents and Management
- Quality Management
Please visit I&E RPL AA website for details.