HONG Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become the first cargo terminal and logistics corporation to have its training courses received accreditation under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF).
The four courses which are now recognised under HKQF are Hactl's Certificate in Special and Temperature Controlled Cargo Handling For Supervisors (QF Level 3); its Certificate in Dangerous Goods Awareness Training For Handlers (QF Level 2); its Certificate in Conflict Resolution (QF Level 3); and its Certificate in Service Excellence (QF Level 3). The accreditations are valid for two years and subject to re-accreditation.
HKQF was launched in 2008 by the HKSAR Government, covering qualifications in the academic, vocational and professional as well as continuing education sectors. Its aim is to promote lifelong learning to enhance the quality, professionalism and competitiveness of Hong Kong's workforce. QF qualifications are quality-assured, and rated against defined standards.
To achieve QF recognition for its courses, Hactl underwent Initial Evaluation to verify its capacity and resources to run the courses on a sustainable basis.
General manager of Qualifications Framework Secretariat, Steve Lai, said: 'It is a great pleasure to welcome Hactl as a new QF-recognised training provider. Providing quality-assured QF-recognised training to colleagues will definitely enhance the professionalism of Hactl's workforce and the air cargo industry at large in the long run.'
Hactl's chief executive Wilson Kwong: 'Although we have been following the standards of IATA and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department for many years, the Specification of Competency Standards, which we applied in designing these courses, has been drawn up by members of the local logistics industry - so it better meets our business needs.
'Overall, QF accreditation should help to standardise local industry competencies and lead to improved standards, enhancing Hong Kong's image in the logistics sector.'
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The four courses which are now recognised under HKQF are Hactl's Certificate in Special and Temperature Controlled Cargo Handling For Supervisors (QF Level 3); its Certificate in Dangerous Goods Awareness Training For Handlers (QF Level 2); its Certificate in Conflict Resolution (QF Level 3); and its Certificate in Service Excellence (QF Level 3). The accreditations are valid for two years and subject to re-accreditation.
HKQF was launched in 2008 by the HKSAR Government, covering qualifications in the academic, vocational and professional as well as continuing education sectors. Its aim is to promote lifelong learning to enhance the quality, professionalism and competitiveness of Hong Kong's workforce. QF qualifications are quality-assured, and rated against defined standards.
To achieve QF recognition for its courses, Hactl underwent Initial Evaluation to verify its capacity and resources to run the courses on a sustainable basis.
General manager of Qualifications Framework Secretariat, Steve Lai, said: 'It is a great pleasure to welcome Hactl as a new QF-recognised training provider. Providing quality-assured QF-recognised training to colleagues will definitely enhance the professionalism of Hactl's workforce and the air cargo industry at large in the long run.'
Hactl's chief executive Wilson Kwong: 'Although we have been following the standards of IATA and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department for many years, the Specification of Competency Standards, which we applied in designing these courses, has been drawn up by members of the local logistics industry - so it better meets our business needs.
'Overall, QF accreditation should help to standardise local industry competencies and lead to improved standards, enhancing Hong Kong's image in the logistics sector.'
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