RPL for the Watch & Clock industry launched in 1 June 2008. Vocational Training Council (VTC) is appointed as the assessment agency for the Watch & Clock industry until 30 June 2026.

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 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)
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 W&C 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

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.