The RPL mechanism for the Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) industry was launched on 15 March 2017. Hong Kong Productivity Council has been appointed as the assessment agency until 30 June 2025.

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 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)

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 MT 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 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.