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 2 | 3 years of working experience in Watch & Clock industry (including 2 years experience relevant to the cluster) |
Level 3 | 5 years of working experience in Watch & Clock industry (including 3 years experience relevant to the cluster) |
Level 4 | 6 years of working experience in Watch & Clock industry (including 4 years experience relevant to the cluster) |
Documents for applications:
- application form
- proof of working experience
- assessment fees
AA verify the documents and arrange assessment test
*Transitional period for the W&C 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
There are altogether 20 RPL qualifications available for application, covering the following 8 areas at QF levels 2 to 4 :
• Manufacturing
• Design
• Quality Control
• Product Management
• Operations Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Aftersales and Repair
• Brand Management
Please visit Watch & Clock RPL AA website for details.