The Qualifications Framework (QF) Partnerships Commendation Ceremony and QF in Action (QFIA) Launch Ceremony was held on 25 March, 2021. The ceremony, which was organized by the Education Bureau and the Qualifications Framework Secretariat, was officiated by the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; General Manager of the Qualifications Framework Secretariat (QFS), Mr Steve Lai; and the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Mr Albert Chow.
At the ceremony, over 250 organisations including enterprises, industry-related trade associations and unions, professional bodies, government departments, and public organisations were commended for their support and contributions to the implementation of the QF. At the QFIA Launching Ceremony, partners were also commended for supporting the QF and showcase the achievements made in their active application of QF.
Education and training providers commended have developed VQP courses, SCS-based courses, Specifications of Generic (Foundation) Competencies-based courses, or set up CAT arrangements to provide more flexible learning opportunities for learners. Trade associations, trade unions, and professional bodies that have actively promoted the QF also received commendations for supporting the wider implementation of the QF.