RPL for the Import & Export industry launched in 1 September 2015. HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) is appointed as the assessment agency (AA) until 30 June 2027.

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

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 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)

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

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.

 

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

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.

Recognition of RPL Qualifications