RPL for the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry launched on 1 November 2015. The School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University is appointed as the assessment agency until 31 October 2028.

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 Service

Level 2

3 years of service in the Testing, Inpsection and Certification industry
(Include 1 year of relevant experience)

Level 3

5 years of service in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry (Include 2 years of relevant experience)

Level 4

6 years of service in the Testing, Inpsection and Certification 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

Transitional period for the TIC industry ended on 31 October 2020.  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

There are altogether 52 RPL qualifications available for the application, covering the following 5 areas at QF levels 2 to 4:

  • Laboratory/ Onsite Testing: Testing Operations
  • Laboratory/ Onsite Testing: Testing Quality Management
  • Inspection: Inspection Operations
  • Inspection: Inspection Quality Management
  • Common Operations Management

Please visit Testing, Inspection and Certification RPL Assessment Agency website for details.

Recognition of RPL Qualifications