Since 2010, HKRMA has been supporting the Government in QF development for retail
industry, with an aim to encourage retail practitioners to upgrade their professionalism
through lifelong learning.
QF consists of seven levels covering qualifications attained from mainstream education,
vocational training and continuing education, offering the articulation ladders between
different levels of qualifications.
Details: https://www.hkqf.gov.hk/retail/en/home/index.html
Specifications of Competency Standards (SCS)
SCS offers employers guidelines on recruitment, training and competency assessment.
In particular, they can design suitable training programmes for employees in different
positions according to SCS, strengthening the skills and service quality of the
whole team systematically.
http://www.hkqf.gov.hk/en/scs/scs/index.html
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The RPL for retail industry was officially launched in December 2014. It enables
practitioners to receive formal recognition of their knowledge, skills and experience
already acquired. Employers may also devise training programmes in respect of the
competencies and qualification levels attained by their employees to meet organizational
needs, and get them prepared for career advancement, which benefits both employers
and employees.
Award Scheme for Learning Experiences
The Award Scheme aims to encourage outstanding or emerging practitioners to engage in
learning activities (e.g. international competitions, seminars, sharing sessions and study
tours, etc.) in different places around the world with a view to broadening their horizons
and developing network with industry partners in and outside Hong Kong.
http://www.hkqf.gov.hk/retail/en/award_scheme/introduction/index.html