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 MT industry |
Level 2 |
3 years of service in the MT industry (Include 2 years of relevant experience) |
Level 3 |
5 years of service in the MT industry (Include 3 years of relevant experience) |
Level 4 |
6 years of service in the MT 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 MT 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 60 qualifications available for practitioners to apply under the RPL mechanism, ranging from Level 1 to Level 4. These qualifications cover the following 6 areas:
• Sales, Marketing and Customers Management
• Product Design and Development
• Process Design and Development
• Procurement, Logistics Planning and Control
• Product Manufacturing
• Product Quality Control and Testing
Please visit Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) industry RPL AA website for details.