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Recognition of Prior Learning - Information & Communications Technology Industry Important Announcement

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  3. Important Announcement

  • Effective 1 July 2026, 8 Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) qualifications will be provided to the Information and Communications Technology industry (Operation & Support) for practitioners to apply for. Combined with the existing 22 Units of Competencies (UoC) clusters, a total of 30 RPL qualifications are now be available.

  • For the launch of RPL mechanism in the Information and Communications Technology industry (Operations & Support), there was a five-year transition period, which ended on 30 June 2026. From 1 July 2026, practitioners applying for recognition of QF qualifications must undergo a written test.

  • The HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) has been re-appointed by the Education Bureau to be the RPL Assessment Agency for the Information & Communications Technology industry (Operation & Support) from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.

  • From 1 December 2019, all 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.
    (Details: https://www.hkqf.gov.hk/en/support/dss/rpl_reimbursement/index.html )
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