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9 September 2024:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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12 January 2024:
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Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023 – Video and Photos for memory The Briefing on 4 December 2023 was a successful event with your participation and support. Please share our enjoyable memories in the video and photos below.
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18 December 2023:
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QR Website Revamp - Online Survey The Qualifications Register (QR) (www.hkqr.gov.hk) website was officially launched in May 2008, and had undergone a major revamp in 2013. To cope with the technology advancement and keep the look-and-feel of the website contemporary, QR website will be undergoing another revamp and turn into a new look in 2024.
A blueprint of the revamp is proposed at QR Revamp Proposal. We would like to invite you to spare a few minutes to share with us your comments on the proposal by completing the survey on or before 17 January 2024 (Wednesday).
Thank you for your continual support to the QR.
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications |
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6 December 2023:
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HKCAAVQ with the support of the Qualifications Framework Secretariat held the Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023 on 4 December 2023 to provide updates on the latest development of QF and QR, and to celebrate the soft launch of the Hong Kong Digital Credentials Hub (HKDCHub). The Briefing, attended by nearly 100 participants, was well received by operators. To view the programme and presentations of the Briefing, please click the following links: (1) Programme (2) Development and Updates on QF (Chinese only) (4) Development and Promotion of CAT (5) QR Website Revamp: A New Look for Enhanced User Experience |
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10 February 2023:
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QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – Campaign Highlights The Briefing-cum-Workshop, Video Production Competition and Awarding Ceremony of the QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – QFQR4U were successfully completed. Thank you for all the participation and support. You may share our enjoyable moments of the events in the Campaign Highlights and photos below.
QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – Campaign Highlights
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17 November 2022:
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QFQR4U – QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – Awarding Ceremony
The Awarding Ceremony of the QFQR4U – QR Promotion Campaign 2022 was successfully held on 10 November 2022 (Thursday). Nearly 50 participants attended the event, and spent a warm evening together to share the joyful moments of the winners of the video production competition.
The programme and presentations of the event are available below:
1. Programme
You may share the enjoyable moments of the event in the highlight clip below.
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15 November 2022:
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QFQR4U – QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – List of Awardees for Video Production Competition
QFQR4U – QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – Video Production Competition was completed successfully. Thank you for the participation and support from students! For the results of the competition, please check the list of awardees. |
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9 September 2022:
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QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – Workshop Highlights All three sessions of the Briefing-cum-Workshop of the QR Promotion Campaign 2022 – QFQR4U were successfully completed. Thank you for all the participation and support. You may share the enjoyable moments of the event in the highlight clip below.
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1 June 2022:
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QFQR4U – QR Promotion Campaign 2022
In collaboration with the Qualifications Framework Secretariat, HKCAAVQ is to launch the QR Promotion Campaign 2022.
QFQR4U – QR is your partner for planning your future is the theme of our promotion campaign this year, highlighting the key purpose of “QF and QR for you” to help formulating your planning for future studies and careers.
With the different elements encompassed in the campaign, HKCAAVQ aims to enhance stakeholders’ understanding and familiarity with the Qualifications Framework (QF) and Qualifications Register (QR), and to strengthen the connection with and involvement of stakeholders in the promotion of QF and QR.
There are four key events to be organised in the campaign:
Stay tuned with our events and we look forward to your participation and continuous support! |
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20 December 2021:
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Launch of enhanced QR Operator Interface
We are pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced QR Operator Interface.
The compatibility, screen design and layout, user-friendliness and functionality of QR Operator Interface are enhanced in order to provide better user experience, including more convenient access to frequently used functions, newly added functions to manage user accounts directly, and instant assistance from the video guides, guidelines and forms.
Please login to the QR Operator Interface for a new experience and more information. |
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1 September 2021:
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Disable support for earlier versions of TLS QR website adopts TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol to ensure the connection is securely encrypted for confidentiality and data integrity. To maintain a high standard of data security, QR website will disable support to earlier versions of TLS (including TLS 1.0 and 1.1) by end of 2021. Users are advised to use the latest web browser and operating system in browsing QR website to avoid unnecessary interruptions. |
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24 August 2021:
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Release of Video Guides for QR Desktop Video guides for the key search functions of QR Desktop are now available. Users are welcome to visit the Help pages on QR Desktop to have a quick look of the demonstrations on the key steps for searching Qualifications, Operators / Assessment Agencies and CAT information. Users may still opt to read the Help text to get information of the search functions according to own preference as both formats are now available. |
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8 July 2021:
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Release of Video Guides for QR Mobile Video guides for the key search functions of QR Mobile are now available. Users are welcome to visit the Help page of QR Mobile to have a quick look of the demonstrations on the key steps for searching your desired information. Users may still opt to read the Help text to get information of the search functions according to own preference as both formats are now available. |
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11 February 2021:
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HKCAAVQ with the support of the Qualifications Framework Secretariat held the QR Mobile Goes Live – Briefing-cum-Demonstration on 5 February 2021 to celebrate the launch of QR Mobile, and to provide updates on the latest development of the QF and QR. The event, attended by nearly 100 participants online, was well received by operators.
To view the programme and presentations of the event, please click the following links:
(1) Programme (3) QF Update (5) Exploring the Enhanced QR Operator Interface (A Preliminary Idea) |
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5 February 2021:
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Launch of QR Mobile
We are pleased to announce the official launching of QR Mobile.
QR Mobile is purposefully designed to facilitate browsing and searching QR information with a mobile device. With a simple and easy-to-read layout, the QR Mobile enables the public to search qualification information and credit transfer arrangements of 8,000+ qualifications operated by 200+ operators at the fingertip. All content of the QR Desktop is available in the QR Mobile with customisation to fit for purpose. User can even bookmark their favourite records and share the information through common messenger applications.
Please access the QR Mobile (www.hkqr.gov.hk) with your mobile device to have a new experience in searching QR at the fingertip. |
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1 September 2020:
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To enhance the transparency of learning programmes recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF), the Education Bureau announced on 29 June 2019 the implementation of indication of QF credit for learning programmes at QF levels 5 to 7 on the Qualifications Register (QR) from 2020 onwards. For details on the implementation plan, please click here. |
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23 January 2020:
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HKCAAVQ with the support of the Qualifications Framework Secretariat held the QR Operators Briefing on 21 January 2020 to provide updates on the latest development of QF and QR, and to provide a platform for exchange and networking with the operators. The Briefing, attended by nearly 100 participants, was well received by operators.
To view the programme and presentations of the Briefing, please click the following links:
(1) Programme (2) Featuring QF in Certificates (4) Experience Sharing on Implementation of Credit and CAT Policies |
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31 October 2019:
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Launch of QR Infographics and indication of “Quality Assurance” status of learning programmes under the self-accrediting operators on QR The QR Infographics is launched to provide a real-time and quick overview of the nature of the current qualifications on QR in terms of their Quality Assurance (QA) Status, QF Level, Area of Study and Training, and Types of Credit Accumulation and Transfer.
For learning programmes offered by the self-accrediting operators, their QA status should be indicated as “Self” in the QR internal interface from November 2019 onwards. The information on QA status can be searched through keyword on Qualifications Search; for details of the search, please refer to the Help page section. |
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31 October 2019:
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Launch of refinement on CAT Search Result Listing and QR Record Details – CAT Arrangement, as follows:
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4 July 2019:
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Resumption of QR Bulk Upload/Download Activities
Due to resumption of the service of the QR system subsequent to completion of maintenance, the restrictions on the bulk QR upload and download activities have been relaxed with immediate effect from 3 July 2019. |
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27 May 2019:
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Temporary Suspension of Bulk QR Uploading/Downloading Activities Due to suspension of the QR system on 24 May 2019 and subsequent maintenance, bulk upload of more than ten records onto or download of more than 100 records from QR has been suspended with immediate effect until further notice. |
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5 March 2019:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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11 December 2018:
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Information Briefing Sessions on Provision of Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) Data on Qualifications Register (QR) On 4 December 2018, HKCAAVQ organised two Information Briefing Sessions on Provision of CAT Data on QR respectively for HKCAAVQ-accredited operators and self-accrediting operators at Central Government Offices with the following purposes: (a) to inform QR operators with the newly launched CAT centralised database and the data requirements for uploading CAT information on the QR; (b) to provide details about the provision of data for the bulk upload of CAT information in form of a Data Patch exercise designed for the existing learning programmes for HKCAAVQ-accredited operators for smooth transition; and (c) to share actual cases of QR upload of CAT information. The briefing sessions were well-attended with over 97% of invited operators participating in them.
To view the presentation slides of the briefing sessions, please click the links below.
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15 October 2018:
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Launch of CAT Centralised Database on Qualifications Register In support of the implementation of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) initiative by the Education Bureau (EDB), HKCAAVQ is pleased to announce the successful completion and launch of the CAT centralised database (CAT database) of CAT information and articulation arrangements with a dedicated search function, as an integral part of the publicly searchable Qualifications Register (QR). This CAT database will enhance not only the transparency and dissemination of credit transfer information and articulation arrangements between institutions and programmes but also the availability of CAT arrangements on the quality assured qualifications contained in the QR.
Funded by the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme, this CAT database has been constructed in due consultation with representatives from major stakeholder groups to ensure the applicability, relevancy, and user-friendliness of its search interface and the CAT information being disseminated. CAT database is an important QR initiative as well as a useful web-tool to minimise duplication of learning and facilitating the realisation of the Qualifications Framework’s policy directive in promoting life-long-learning.
Please access via the QR (www.hkqr.gov.hk) for this new CAT search by selecting “Credit Accumulation and Transfer” under “Search” Menu. Its main features include (a) a new CAT search landing page; (b) a new type of CAT (Recognition of Prior Learning Qualifications) (i.e. CAT(R)); (c) the addition of both receiving programmes and sending qualifications as new search criteria; and (d) a newly designed QR Record Details Page for CAT Arrangement. |
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3 October 2018:
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To prepare for the launch of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) centralised database on the Qualifications Register (QR), the QR web site (www.hkqr.gov.hk) will be temporarily suspended from 13 October to 14 October 2018. |
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3 September 2018:
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Two new qualifications types on the Qualifications Register:Professional Qualifications and Vocational Qualifications Pathway Courses In support of the initiatives of the Education Bureau in promoting the recognition of the vocational and professional education and training (VPET), the “Professional Qualifications” (PQ) and “Vocational Qualifications Pathway” (VQP) Courses have been introduced as two new types of qualifications on the QR. For details about PQ and VQP, please visit the HKQF website at www.hkqf.gov.hk. |
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6 July 2018:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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4 April 2018:
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A two-phase approach is adopted to adding hyperlinks to HKCAAVQ’s published accreditation reports to the QR Record Details page.
For Phase 1, a new “Accreditation Reports” page is added to the “Statistics and Reports” sub-menu item under “About Us” on the QR website. The new “Accreditation Reports” page provides a brief description of the summary accreditation reports published by HKCAAVQ and a hyperlink to the relevant webpage. Please click here to access the webpage.
For Phase 2, a hyperlink to HKCAAVQ’s published accreditation reports will be added to each individual QR Record Details page of qualifications accredited by HKCAAVQ (including those offered by PAA operators). This Phase is targeted for completion in October 2018. |
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6 February 2018:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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19 May 2017:
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HKCAAVQ organised the Operators Briefing cum Specialists Appointment Ceremony with the purposes of briefing operators the development in HKCAAVQ’s accreditation work and new initiatives of the Qualifications Register. The event was also used as an opportunity to hold the annual Specialists Appointment Ceremony. The Briefing cum Ceremony was held at Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, on 19 May 2017. The event was well-attended, and it had successfully provided a platform for useful exchange and networking between Operators, Specialists and HKCAAVQ; updated participants about our new developments and initiatives; and presented a vote of thanks and Certificate of Appointment to HKCAAVQ Specialists in front of around 300 participants.
To view the presentation power points of the event, please click the links below.
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31 March 2017:
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Launch of uplifting the maximum number of industries and branches on individual QR record and the incorporation of new search criteria on the QR. For details, please click here. |
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16 February 2017:
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To prepare for the migration of QR system computer hardware and software upgrade to QR production environment, the QR System (www.hkqr.gov.hk) will be temporarily suspended during the time periods specified in late February 2017. For details, please click here. |
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25 August 2016:
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Relaxation of programming logic for the indication of two different sub-areas under the same Area of Study and Training on the QR.
Enhancement of qualification search by the inclusion of Quality Assurance (QA) Status as one of the search criteria in the "Keywords" search on the QR. (For details, please refer to the "Search for a Qualification" section in the "Help" page on the QR.) |
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20 June 2016:
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Adjustments to the registration and hosting fees for the Qualifications Register In accordance with Section 7(9)(a) and (b) of the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 592), the Secretary for Education has approved a fee adjustment for the QR registration and hosting fees of $360 per entry and $450 per annum respectively, with effect from 1 July 2016. The revised fee schedule is available under the Qualifications Register webpage. |
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17 June 2016:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: QR Registration Number: 16/000076/L5, 16/000075/L5 and 16/000210/L6 |
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14 June 2016:
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The addition of Sub-area as a search criterion under the Area of Study and Training is launched on the QR for HKCAAVQ-accredited programmes including those with Programme Area Accreditation (PAA) status. At the same time a new feature “Quality Assurance” status on an individual QR record basis is incorporated in the internal interface of the QR for easy identification of the accreditation status of the qualification under the broader 14 Areas of Study and Training. For qualifications from the self-accrediting sector the indication of Sub-area on a voluntary basis is scheduled for the end of 2016. For the list of sub-areas under the Areas of Study and Training on the QR, please click here. |
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19 May 2016:
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To prepare for the deployment of the Phase Two of the Qualifications Register (QR) Re-organisation on incorporation of Quality Assurance (QA) status and Sub-area to the production environment of the QR system, the updating activities of all operators in the QR System (www.hkqr.gov.hk) will be temporarily suspended during the time periods specified below in late May 2016 to early June 2016. For details, please click here. |
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23 March 2016:
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To view the presentation power points of the QR Operators Briefing 2016, please click the following links:
(1) ATS, Use of Credit and CAT Operational Guidelines (2) QR Re-organisation 2016: Areas and Sub-areas of Study and Training (3) QR – Indication of CAT (I) and CAT (P) and Proposed CAT Database |
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22 March 2016:
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The QR Operators Briefing 2016 was held on 22 March 2016 (Tuesday). There were over 170 participants from over 75 organisations from the education and training sector registered for the event. |
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8 March 2016:
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HKQF Conference “QF for Mobility and Progression: Collaboration with EQF and Implementation of CAT” hosted by the Education Bureau will be held on 22 March 2016 (Tuesday) at the Central Government Office. Please click Conference Programme and Information on CAT Marketplace for details, and complete and return the Registration Form to the Conference Secretariat on or before 14 March 2016 (Monday). |
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7 March 2016:
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The re-classification of Area of Study and Training from 21 to 14 is implemented on the QR. For the “14 Areas of Study and Training”, please click here. |
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22 February 2016:
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To prepare for the deployment of the Phase One of the Qualifications Register (QR) Re-organisation on Re-classification of Area of Study and Training to the production environment, the updating activities of all operators in the QR System (www.hkqr.gov.hk) will be temporarily suspended during the time periods specified in late February 2016 to early March 2016. For details, please click here. |
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22 February 2016:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: QR Registration Number: 14/003457/L5, 14/003449/L5 and 14/003448/L5 |
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22 January 2016:
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The working procedures and implementation timeline for the QR Re-organisation: Re-classification of “Areas of Study and Training” and Incorporation of “Sub-areas” on the Qualifications Register is now available for information of QR registered operators. To view the related document, please click the link |
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13 January 2016:
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Enhancement of “Export” Function of Published QR Records in the QR “Operator/Agency Inbox”. For details, please click here. |
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10 December 2015:
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Introduction of Unit of Competency codes for SCS-based learning programmes on the QR. (For details of the UoC codes, please visit the HKQF website at www.hkqf.gov.hk ) |
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10 September 2015:
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Identification of Continuing Professional Development Programmes on the QR. (For details, please visit HKCAAVQ website at www.hkcaavq.edu.hk) |
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21 January 2015:
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To view the presentation power points of the QR Operators Briefing 2015, please click the following links: |
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16 January 2015:
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The QR Operators Briefing 2015 was held on 16 January 2015 (Friday). There were a total of 228 representatives of 97 QR operators, from both the self-accrediting and non-self-accrediting sectors. |
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2 January 2015:
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Launch of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer (Institutional) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (Programme) features on the QR. (For details, please refer to the Glossary section in the "About Us" page on the QR). |
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7 October 2014:
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Launch of the Second Phase of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) Features on the QR |
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22 July 2014:
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Announcement of the Policy and Principles for Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) under the Qualifications Framework (QF) by the Education Bureau. (For further details, please visit the HKQF website at www.hkqf.gov.hk.) |
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12 February 2014:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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23 December 2013:
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Launch of the New QR Website Public Interface |
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4 December 2013:
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The QR Operators Briefing 2013 was successfully organised on 29 November 2013 (Friday). For the presentation power point of Ms. Alice WONG from the Qualifications Framework Secretariat, please click here, and for the presentation power point of Mr. Robert FEARNSIDE from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, please click here |
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25 November 2013:
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The use of the award title of the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws offered by the University of Hong Kong was approved by the Review Panel on Award Titles |
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13 May 2013:
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The use of the award title of the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws offered by the City University of Hong Kong was approved by the Review Panel on Award Titles |
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12 December 2012:
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The billing of QR Registration Fees has been resumed |
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20 November 2012:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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24 October 2012:
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The Award Titles Scheme and Use of QF Credit under the Qualifications Framework are officially launched. (For further details, please visit the QF website at www.hkqf.gov.hk) |
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5 July 2012:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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4 January 2012:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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18 July 2011:
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The QF Support Schemes are enhanced |
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16 May 2011:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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21 March 2011:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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21 December 2010:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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23 November 2010:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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8 November 2010:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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14 June 2010:
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Introduction of new features aiming to increase the user-friendliness of the QR and covering all the three interfaces of public, operators, and the QR Administrator. These include both the search and download functions of the system. For details, please click here |
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18 January 2010:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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16 November 2009:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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11 September 2009:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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7 September 2009:
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A total of 92 entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect. For details of QR Registration Numbers, please click here |
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19 June 2009:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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1 June 2009:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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17 April 2009:
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A total of 122 entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect. For details of QR Registration Number, please click here |
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22 December 2008:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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8 October 2008:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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23 September 2008:
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A total of 21 entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect. For details of QR Registration Numbers, please click here |
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22 July 2008:
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The following entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect: |
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10 July 2008:
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A total of 66 entries have been removed from the QR with immediate effect. For details of QR Registration Numbers, please click here |
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30 May 2008:
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The following entry has been removed from the QR with immediate effect: QR Registration Number: 07/000997/1 |
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5 May 2008:
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The QF Support Schemes are officially launched |
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5 May 2008:
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The QR has been officially operative for public access |
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5 May 2008:
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The QF is officially launched |
