The HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Chapter 1150) came into effect on 1 October 2007 through legislative amendment of the HKCAA Ordinance (Chapter 1150).

Under the HKCAAVQ Ordinance, the functions and powers of the new Council are expanded such that the HKCAAVQ can fulfil its statutory role as the Accreditation Authority and QR Authority under the QF. The HKCAAVQ is also given greater latitude in other aspects of its functions and powers, such as the provision of its service outside Hong Kong, the release of the reports of its accreditation activities and greater autonomy over the management of its internal affairs.

For a full description of the functions and powers of the HKCAAVQ under the Ordinance, please refer to the website of Bilingual Laws Information System, Department of Justice.

For general information about the establishment of the Qualifications Framework under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Chapter 592), please visit the website of Qualifications Framework of the Education Bureau:www.hkqf.gov.hk.