What's New

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Mechanism of the Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry - Lift, Escalator and Plumbing Engineering (Levels 1 to 3). The arrangement of recognition via verification of supporting documents before 28 Jan 2023

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Hairdressing Industry Arrangement of International Certification for Hairdressing Techniques & Management Composite Qualification

Due to the ipsn cease of operations, candidates passing the RPL Hairdressing Techniques & Management Composite Qualification before 30 Nov 2021 will still be awarded the ipsn Certificate. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2021.

Applications for the RPL Hairdressing Techniques & Management Composite Qualification after 1 Dec 2021 and passed will only receive the “Certificate of Occupational Skill Level” of the Mainland and the “Vocational Assessment Competency Certificate” of Hong Kong.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Mechanism of the Automotive industry Application arrangement regarding the clusters updating on 15 November 2021

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Mechanism of the Jewellery industry Application arrangement regarding the clusters updating on 15 November 2021

Reminder: Enhancement Measures of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Support Scheme

● Those who successfully applied for RPL on or before 30 November 2019* and thereafter obtained the Statement of Attainment (SOA), please submit applications for reimbursement of RPL assessment fees on or before 30 November 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

From 1 December 2019*, all successful RPL applicants can apply for full reimbursement of assessment fees in a lump sum after obtaining the Statement of Attainment (SOA). All applications should be submitted within two years from the date of issuance of SOA. Late applications will not be accepted.

*It refers to the date applicants submit RPL application forms to assessment agencies or the postmark date on envelope.

Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry Newly Welding Clusters

Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry - Newly Self-shielded Flux-cored Arc Welding Clusters in Level 2 and Level 3 are available for application.