HKQF Consultation Session on the draft Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) for HRM Sector

 Hong Kong Qualification Framework (HKQF) Consultation Session on the draft Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) for HRM Sector was held on 6^th Sep 2021.  The Draft Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) for Human Resource Management (HRM) Sector developed by HRM Cross-Industry Training Advisory Committee (CITAC) is now ready for industry consultation. The consultation will last for two months from 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021. During the consultation period, the HRM CITAC will hold a consultation session on 6 September 2021 to collect views on the Draft from stakeholders.  In the beginning, Mr. Ernest Lee (Senior Manager, Qualifications Framework Secretariat) who introduced QF and Vocational Qualifications Pathway. 

Then Mr. Lee introduced different functional areas in HRM Specification of Competency Standards (SCS).

After that he briefed the Vocational Qualification Pathway (VQP) that is a roadmap for progression in learning and career.

The second speaker was Prof. Randy Chiu (Convener, Education and Training Sub-committee) and he briefing the background of the draft Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) for HRM Sector.

After that Mr. Stanley Chak (Professional Writer, LRT Consulting) continued to introduce this research.  There are four expectation for HRM practitioners below:

-          Human capital, talent acquisition and retention

-          Strong market sense, create value for the market

-          Help/motivate senior management and long service staff to continue developing their skill set

-          Competency-based HRM in SME context

Mr. Chak gave an overview of VQP for HRM sector including HR Generalist, Specialist in Talent Management and Specialist in Workforce Planning & Resourcing.

Finally, he proposed T-shape Human Resource Professional that both cross-over the sector and select one of them to study in depth. 

Ms. Annie Lo (Professional Writer, LRT Consulting) continued the speech for vocational qualification specifications for 12 identified occupational / job roles. 

Lastly, she selected manager role as example to explain the job description, Units of Competency (UoCs) and career progression.

Q&A Session

Reference:

HKQF - https://www.hkqf.gov.hk/en/home/index.html

Vocational Qualifications Pathway (HRM) - https://www.hkqf.gov.hk/hrm/en/pathways/index.html