HKCAAVQ_AR21-22

2021-22 Annual Report H K C A A V Q Quality Enhancement and Excellence Through Digital Transformation

MISSION 使命 VISION 願景 We safeguard the credibility of qualifications under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) and facilitate the continuous quality enhancement and excellence of education and training in Hong Kong and the region through our accreditation, assessment, quality audit and consulting services. 我們透過提供評審、評核、質素核證及顧問服務,致力確保香港 資歷架構的認受性,促進本地及鄰近地區的教育及培訓質素持續 提升及優化。 We aim to be a globally recognised and leading regional independent quality assurance body in education and training. 我們致力成為世界公認及於所在區域具領導地位的 獨立質素保證機構,為教育及培訓界別服務。

CONTENTS 目錄 Highlights of the Year 年度剪影 Chairman’sMessage 主席序言 Executive Director’s Report 總幹事報告 The Council 評審局 The Secretariat 秘書處 2 8 12 16 28 Operational Review 工作報告 Accreditation 評審服務 Academic Accreditation 學術評審 Vocational and Professional Accreditation 職業及專業資歷評審 Assessment 評核服務 Qualifications Assessment 學歷評估 Qualifications Framework and Qualifications Register 資歷架構及資歷名冊 Research, Training & Consultancy 研究、培訓及顧問服務 Engagement and Collaboration 對外連繫和合作 29 32 37 45 55 61 66 71 Financial Report 財務報告 Appendix 附錄 Terms of Reference of Committees 常設委員會職權範圍 79 133

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 年度剪影 Accreditation of Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy 香港懲教學院評審活動 Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy completed an IE and LPA exercise. The Professional Diploma in Correct ional Management pitched at QF Level 5 was accredited. 香港懲教學院完成初步評估及課程評審。懲 教管理專業文憑獲認可為資歷架構第5級的 資歷。 2021.04.05 The MoU was signed by Professor Datuk Dr Mohammad Shatar Sabran, Chief Executive Officer of MQA, and Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director of HKCAAVQ via virtual meeting. The MoU signified a commitment to further enhancing collaboration and exchange of information and experiences for the mutual benefit of both agencies. 馬來西亞質素保證機構行政總裁拿督Dr Mohammad Shatar Sabran教授和評 審局總幹事周慶邦先生,透過視像會議續簽諒解備忘錄,標誌著雙方繼續秉承 互惠互利的原則合作,交流資訊及經驗。 Event details 活動詳情 2021.04.23 HKCAAVQ renews Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysian Qualifications Agency 評審局與馬來西亞質素保證機構續簽諒解備忘錄 2021 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 2

In view of the pandemic situation, HKCAAVQ held its first Appreciation and Commendation Ceremony in hybrid mode. The purpose of the Ceremony is to officially commend the PAA operators and express our gratitude to long-serving Council and committee members of HKCAAVQ for their dedication and tremendous contributions to the quality assurance of higher education sector. 因應疫情,評審局首屆嘉許典禮以混合模式舉行。典禮旨在嘉許對高等教育界質素保證作出巨大貢獻之人士 或機構,包括具備學科範圍評審資格的營辦者,以及服務評審局多年的大會及委員會成員。 Event details 活動詳情 2021.06.24 HKCAAVQ Appreciation and Commendation Ceremony 評審局首辦嘉許典禮 The Going Global virtual conference, themed “Reimagining international tertiary education for a post-pandemic world”, was organised by the British Council. Leaders in international education, ministries of education and government bodies, academia, quality assurance agencies and professionals debated and discussed the future of further and higher education. By invitation, Executive Director Mr Albert Chow delivered a presentation titled “Digital Learning and beyond: Experience from HKCAAVQ in Hong Kong”. 英國文化協會以「後疫情時代中重塑國際高等教育」為題,主辦Going Global視像研討會,各國教 育要員、學術研究員及質素保證機構領袖共聚一堂,商討高等教育的未來發展。 評審局總幹事周慶邦先生受邀出席,以「數碼學習的未來:香港學術及職業資歷評審局經驗談」為 題演講。 2021.06.16 HKCAAVQ speaks at Going Global 評審局出席Going Global研討會 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 年度剪影

HKCAAVQ and AQA renewed the MoC for the benefit of both Parties and to cooperate on issues related to the improvement and development of the quality assurance and quality enhancement of tertiary education and other services delivered by AQA and by HKCAAVQ in New Zealand and Hong Kong and the broader Asia-Pacific region. 評審局和紐西蘭學術質素機構續簽合作備忘錄。這標誌著雙方會在紐、港兩地以至亞 太地區協同合作,推動高等教育質素保證工作並提升機構服務質素。 Event details 活動詳情 2021.07.15 HKCAAVQ signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand Education (AQA) 評審局與紐西蘭學術質素機構簽署合作備忘錄 The virtual meeting themed “Micro-credentials and credit frameworks” was held by the QBBG. Speakers are invited to share their insights and discuss the latest trends and development of micro-credentials in their regions and associated recognition frameworks and considerations. Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director of HKCAAVQ, shared the latest developments of HKCAAVQ. 今年「質素無邊界」網絡視像研討會以「微證書和學分框架」為主題,參加者就其地區微 學分的最新發展趨勢及認受框架發表意見。除了討論環節,評審局總幹事周慶邦先生亦 在會上向各與會成員簡介評審局的最新發展概況。 2021.07.08 HKCAAVQ participates in Quality Beyond Boundaries Group (QBBG) Meeting 2021 評審局參加2021年度「質素無邊界」網絡會議 2021 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 年度剪影

The small-scale HKCAAVQ Council Dinner was successfully held. HKCAAVQ bid farewell by presenting souvenirs to outgoing Council Chairman Ir Dr Alex Chan, BBS, and three outgoing local members, namely, Ir Francis Cheng, MH, Professor Paul Tam, JP, and Mr Wilfred Wong, BBS, JP. 評審局舉辦大會成員晚宴。在該小型晚宴期間,評審局致送紀念品予離任大 會成員,包括服務評審局十二載的陳兆根博士, BBS,及本地成員鄭祖瀛先 生, MH、譚廣亨先生, JP及黃錦沛先生, BBS, JP。 Event details 活動詳情 2021.09.14 HKCAAVQ Council Dinner 評審局晚宴2021 Mr Rock Chen, SBS, JP, the then Council Vice-chairman of HKCAAVQ, expressed his viewpoints on the potential development of cross-border accreditation with Greater Bay Area (GBA) counterparts, and the importance of policy support from both the Chinese Central Government and the HKSAR Government on the Press Conference. 評審局時任副主席陳仲尼先生, SBS, JP獲團結香港基金 邀請,在教育及青年政策研究報告發布會擔任嘉賓,探討 與大灣區院校合辦跨境評審的可能性,以及中央與香港政 府制定相關支援政策的重要性。 2021.09.16 HKCAAVQ attends Press Conference hosted by Our Hong Kong Foundation on education and training research 評審局出席團結香港基金教育及青年政策研究報告發布會 HKCAAVQ presented an Appointment Certificate to 83 specialists in the ceremony. A number of our new Council Members also attended the event and greeted our guests. 評審局於專家委任典禮上,向83位 評審局專家頒發委任狀。部份評審局 大會成員亦有出席典禮。 2021.11.03 HKCAAVQ Specialists Appointment Ceremony 評審局專家委任典禮 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 5 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 年度剪影

2021 Academics and industry leaders were invited to share their perspectives and expectations for future higher education and to explore the potentials and graduate attributes required in the future of work. The forum attracted around 200 participants including leaders and academics from tertiary education sector. 學術界及院校代表聚首一堂,探討對未來高等教育的看法和期 望,其發展潛力和畢業生所需的職業技能。是次論壇有近200名 高等教育界的學者及代表出席。 2021.11.29 HKCAAVQ co-hosts forum on Education 4.0 Conceptualizing Higher Education in the Future of Work with FSTE 評審局與自資高等教育聯盟協辦教育4.0高等教育論壇 Fire and Ambulance Services Academy completed an IE and LPA exercise. The programme Professional Diploma in Fire Services for Fireman/Firewoman (Operational/Marine) was accredited to meet the standard at QF Level 4. 消防及救護學院完成初步評估及課程評審。消防專業文憑(消防員(行動╱海 務)),獲認可為資歷架構第4級的資歷。 2021.11.08 Accreditation of Fire and Ambulance Services Academy 消防及救護學院評審活動 The working space for operators on QR has been revamped on 17 December 2021, which is now more spacious in the ratio of 16:9 and equipped with instant assistance tools. 資歷名冊的營辦者介面,由2021年12月17日起全面更新。新介面支 援16:9全螢幕顯示,並可為營辦者提供即時協助工具。 Revamp of operator interface of QR 資歷名冊營辦者介面更新 2021.12.17 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 6 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 年度剪影

HKCAAVQ hosted its Press Conference and Media Luncheon to announce we have undergone an external review conducted by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (hereafter refer to as ENQA) on evaluating HKCAAVQ in meeting the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG) in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). We have also held Media Luncheon after the press conference to build a communication platform for sharing our latest development. 評審局舉行記者招待會,公布正式通過歐洲高等教育品質保證協會(ENQA)的外部評估。記者會後,評審 局設傳媒午宴,向記者深入介紹本局最新動向與發展。 Event details 活動詳情 2021.12.28 HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon 評審局記者招待會暨傳媒午宴 HKCAAVQ and the NIAD-QE have renewed an MoU, agreeing to cooperate further for the benefit of both parties and exchange non-confidential information, including key policy documents and operational information, in particular provided by higher education institutions from Japan and Hong Kong. 評審局與日本評審機構NIAD-QE續簽諒解備忘錄,雙方秉承互惠互利的原則繼續合作,交換日港兩地 高等教育機構提供的資料,當中包括主要政策及運作細節等非保密資訊。 Event details 活動詳情 2022.03.03 HKCAAVQ renews Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD-QE) 評審局與日本NIAD-QE續簽諒解備忘錄 2022 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 7 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 年度剪影

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 主席序言 Hon Rock CHEN Chung-nin, SBS, JP 陳仲尼議員, SBS, JP Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 8

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, HKCAAVQ has adapted a series of contingency plans to cope with the pandemic. We brought our face-to-face accreditation visits online, and such adaptation has been operating smoothly so far. While we are still facing the everchanging situations under the pandemic, HKCAAVQ stays fully prepared for the resumption to normal operation and continues to strive to be a globally-recognised and leading quality assurance body in education and training. It has been a fruitful year for HKCAAVQ in areas of international accreditations and in the development of accreditation services within the Greater Bay Area. These achievements would not be possible without the dedication and contribution of our colleagues, as well as the support and contribution from the Education Bureau and stakeholders from different sectors. During the reporting period, HKCAAVQ has officially undergone an external review conducted by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), with the overwhelming result of HKCAAVQ being the first quality assurance agency in the Asia-Pacific region and outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and Europe to have obtained “substantial compliance” in meeting the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG 2015 version). This global recognition represents a milestone in HKCAAVQ’s commitment to quality assurance since its establishment for over 30 years. The achievement also demonstrates our exceptional work in meeting with international standards as a leading quality assurance agency. ENQA commended HKCAAVQ’s work and contribution, including a) “HKCAAVQ has initiated an enhancement oriented development over the past years to establish and develop its role not only as a gatekeeper of the Qualifications Register but also as a partner in supporting the quality enhancement of self-financing higher education institutions.”, and; b) “The panel commends HKCAAVQ on the clearly defined criteria for design and approval of programmes in relation to the HKQF, which operators highly appreciate.”; While we are encouraged by the results achieved so far, HKCAAVQ stays modest and remains determined to strive for further improvement by reviewing and taking immediate follow up actions regarding the panel suggestions listed in the external review. 新冠病毒病近年肆虐全球。香港學術及職業資歷評審局自2020年 起,就應對疫情採取應對方案,將以往的實體考察變成可全在線評 審,至今運作暢順。踏入2021/22年,儘管疫情狀況仍然千變萬化, 但評審局力臻卓越,在全面復常前已作好準備,致力成為世界級一 流評審機構的決心堅定不移。 回顧過去一年多,本人擔任大會主席期間,評審局在國際評審的舞 台上及大灣區評審服務的發展收獲頗豐。在此,我由衷感謝所有評 審局同仁悉心竭力服務本局,貢獻良多,並有賴教育局及所有持份 者的鼎力參與及支持,我們才能取得豐碩成果。 報告期內,評審局正式通過歐洲高等教育品質保證協會(ENQA)的 外部評估。更令人鼓舞的是,評審局乃歐洲高等教育區及歐洲以 外,首個被評為「大致符合」歐洲高等教育區質素保證標準和準則 (ESG)(2015年版本)各項要求的質素保證機構。這項國際性認證標 示著評審局已達至國際一流質素保證機構的水平,並正走向全新階 段;這亦是評審局成立超過三十年以來的重要標竿。 ENQA在外評報告中多次讚揚及肯定評審局的工作,包括: (一) 「評審局不單發揮作為資歷名冊當局為質素把關的角色,亦以 持續質素提升為導向,年前已開始建立和發展作為自資高等教 育機構在質素提升方面的友好伙伴角色。」; (二) 「評審小組讚揚評審局就香港資歷架構標準為學習課程的設計 和審批訂定清晰明確準則,這點亦備受各營辦者高度讚賞。」; 取得佳績固然可喜,但評審局絕不固步自封。我們已檢視報告中的 建議事項,積極跟進及定下提升方案,至臻至善。 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 9 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 主席序言

Besides gaining international recognition, HKCAAVQ has been doing its best to further expand its scope of consultancy services to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), as a way to contribute to Mainland China’s qualifications development and nurturing of talents. We have been cooperating with the Education Department of Guangdong Province and the Open University of Guangdong and credit bank on consultation of the establishment of quality assurance mechanism, including the Qualifications Register in the Guangdong Province, so as to support the development of the Guangdong Province’s Lifelong Education Qualifications Framework and pilot study on mutual recognition of the two qualifications frameworks. This development not only cultivates the economic cooperation and partnership between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, but also further facilitates mobility in the GBA. In support of the thorough implementation of “Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong KongMacao Greater Bay Area” and the development of the education and training sectors in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), with the prior approval of the Secretary for Education, HKCAAVQ has been conducting accreditation with programme operators with operations in Mainland China. In November 2021, the first batch of jointly operated courses by Hong Kong and Mainland operators in the Greater Bay Area have passed the Initial Evaluation (IE) and Learning Programme Accreditation (LPA) in Hong Kong. The courses, jointly operated by Shenzhen Institute of Vocational Technology and Hong Kong Vocational Training Council, are five Higher Diploma programmes covering the areas of building services engineering, games and animation, fashion design and hotel and catering management. Both parties hope to strengthen the cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong in vocational education, so as to foster collaboration, innovation and sharing of resources of vocational education in the Greater Bay Area. HKCAAVQ is pleased to take part in the development of vocational education in Hong Kong and Shenzhen and to explore the opportunities and milestones of cross-border cooperation. Looking forward, HKCAAVQ hopes to build on its international strengths and establish its own cooperation ties, so as to provide the ground for professional accreditation services for higher educational institutions in the Greater Bay Area. In addition, we also hope to develop accreditation and quality assurance services for vocational and professional education and training at the GBA to help supporting Guangdong province as the “leader” in implementing national education policies, and to dovetail and synergize with the current development of local tertiary institutions in the Greater Bay Area. 奮力取得國際認可外,評審局一直竭盡所能開拓大灣區顧問服務, 為國家的資歷發展及人才培育悉力貢獻。我們為廣東省教育廳轄下 的廣東開放大學和學分銀行提供顧問服務,協助其建立相關質素保 證機制、法律法規及資歷名冊等。此舉有利於廣東終身教育資歷框 架建設工作,提升香港的資歷和標準與廣東省的資歷和標準的互相 了解,以協助兩個資歷框架對接的初步研究,同時促進香港和廣東 省加強經濟合作與夥伴關係,進一步促進大灣區的勞動力流動。 為貫徹落實 《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》,支持大灣區教育和培訓 領域的發展,在教育局局長批准下,評審局亦已積極開展本地與內 地課程營辦者合作課程的評審工作。 2021年11月,首批由本港與內地聯頒、經香港資歷認證的大灣區 資歷課程已通過初步評估及課程評審。有關課程由深圳職業技術學 院與香港職業訓練局合辦,五個高級文憑課程分別涵蓋屋宇裝備工 程、遊戲及動畫、時裝設計和酒店及餐飲業管理。雙方期望能加強 深港職業教育合作,以達至大灣區職業教育資源共享、協同創新。 評審局欣喜能協助深港兩地的職專教育發展,共同開拓跨境合作的 機遇和里程碑。 展望將來,評審局期望能建基於擁有國際優勢的基礎上,透過在大 灣區建立合作網絡,積極支持大灣區政策及發展,為大灣區院校提 供專業服務。此外,我們亦希望於大灣區開展職專及高等教育的認 證服務,協助廣東省成為國家教育政策中的「領頭羊」,銜接現時本 港大專院校於大灣區發展,帶來協同效應。 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 10 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 主席序言

HKCAAVQ’s Strategic Development Plan 2019-2023 will soon draw to a close. While continuous quality enhancement remains the key for the current strategic development plan, the Council will consolidate its past experience and strengths while reflecting on areas of improvement to become its further development blueprints and strategies. I will be working closely with the Executive Director to plan the key strategic directions for the coming four years so that HKCAAVQ can go even further in the years to come. Hon Rock CHEN Chung-nin, SBS, JP Chairman 最後,評審局 《2019-2023年度策略發展計劃》 即將完結。持續質素 提升乃現時策略發展計劃的關鍵。評審局將整合並汲取四年間實踐 策略發展計劃所累積的經驗,同時進一步優化發展藍圖和大綱,充 分把握評審局的優勢,繼續推陳出新。本人會與總幹事攜手並肩, 推動未來四年的主要策略方向,使評審局業務百尺竿頭,更進一步。 陳仲尼議員, SBS, JP 評審局主席 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 11 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 主席序言

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 總幹事報告 Mr Albert H P CHOW 周慶邦先生 Executive Director 總幹事 12 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局

Over the past few years, HKCAAVQ has been committed to further assisting in the development of quality assurance under the local Qualifications Framework (QF). Apart from providing regular accreditation and assessment services, we have also been active in providing research and consultancy services to various government departments and organisations to support a wide range of social policy and qualifications development work. HKCAAVQ is committed to establish itself as a globally-recognised leading QA agency. Over the past year, we have been zealously engaged in international exchanges and overseas connections, renewing and signing MoU with partners such as Japan, New Zealand and Malaysia to strengthen collaboration and information sharing. Meanwhile, we also focused on the development of local quality assurance work, actively researching and assisting in all aspects of accreditation services, and moving forward with our stakeholders. On the local higher education front, HKCAAVQ is actively involved in the review of local Sub-degree Programmes, including the course development and progression pathways for graduates. Since 2021, HKCAAVQ has been conducting a consultancy review regarding the Sub-degree Programmes for the Education Bureau (EDB). The review report was successfully completed and submitted to EDB within the reporting period. The report has been carefully considered and public consultation is underway. Education and talent training are the cornerstones underpinning Hong Kong’s sustainable development. HKCAAVQ has always spared no effort in promoting the cultivation of diverse talents. As the first step, we acted as a consultant to EDB in conducting research and assisting in the implementation of the Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes for the promotion of local vocational and professional education. We have assisted the authority to initiate the works on the four designated institutions and programmes, assessed the impact of the scheme on the existing academic structure when fully implemented, and examined the articulation amongst relevant qualifications. HKCAAVQ has also made recommendations to EDB on the necessary support measures for the future regularisation of the Applied Degrees and has received positive feedback from the Bureau. We hope that the Applied Degree programmes will provide students with more diversified study and career opportunities, and fill the gap in local manpower demand, so as to support the continuing development of various industries. 過去幾年,評審局致力在資歷架構的職能下,進一步協助發展本地 資歷架構下的質素保證工作。除了提供恆常的評審及評核服務之 外,我們亦積極為不同政府部門及組織提供研究及顧問服務,支援 多方面的社會政策及資歷發展工作。 評審局一直致力成為全球公認、具領先地位的質素保證機構。去 年,評審局積極開展國際交流及拓展海外連繫,期間與日本、紐西 蘭及馬來西亞等地續簽或簽訂合作備忘錄,以鞏固多方合作及訊息 互通。同時,我們亦專注本地質素保證工作的發展,積極研究及協 助各方面的資歷認證服務,與持分者一同邁步向前。 本地高等教育方面,評審局積極參與本地副學位課程的檢討工作, 包括課程的發展路向及畢業生的進修路徑等。評審局自去年起,為 教育局就本地副學位課程進行檢討顧問工作。這項工作順利於報告 期內完成整個檢討報告並呈交予教育局。局方已仔細考慮檢討報 告,並正進行公眾諮詢工作。 教育和人才培訓乃支撐本港持續發展的重要基石。評審局一向不遺 餘力,推動培育多元人才。首先,評審局以顧問身份,為教育局用 以推廣本地職業專才教育的「應用課程先導計劃」提供研究和協助落 實先導計劃。我們協助當局就四間指定院校及課程展開相關工作, 評估計劃在全面執行時對現行學制的影響,以及研究相關資歷認證 的銜接事項,在加倍努力下,相關的質素保證工作已順利完成,四 個應用課程將以先導形式於2022/23學年推出。評審局亦就日後應 用學位常規化所需的配套及支援措施向當局提出建議,獲得局方積 極回應。我們期望應用學位課程能為莘莘學子提供更多元化的升學 選擇及就業出路,填補本地人力資源需求缺口,以支援各行各業繼 續蓬勃發展。 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 13 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT總幹事報告

HKCAAVQ has also contributed to the development of qualifications in other areas. To further refine the accreditation framework and criteria for local veterinary qualifications, we have completed a consultancy study commissioned by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong during the reporting period. The report provides a detailed study and explanation for the veterinary accreditation systems, frameworks and standards amongst the United Kingdom, USA and Australia, and advises on the future assessment of local veterinary programmes. The Board has accepted the report and highly commended the work of HKCAAVQ. In view of the acute shortage of local healthcare personnel in recent years, the Department of Health has commissioned HKCAAVQ to conduct a study and assessment on the accreditation of non-local medical qualifications in Hong Kong. As a consultant agency, we have provided professional data analysis and expert assessment services to the Special Registration Committee to provide a strong basis for members to consider non-local medical degrees and their accreditation requirements under local legislation. In the future, HKCAAVQ will continue to strive to provide comprehensive consulting support and expert services for different professions on this basis. Promoting the development of qualifications in Hong Kong is a vital part of HKCAAVQ’s work. In response to the changes in the global labour market and changing learning patterns, a new learning model namely “Micro-credential” has emerged in recent years. To enhance the competitiveness of local talents, HKCAAVQ is enthusiastically conducting a study and drafting a preliminary proposal for the blueprint for the development of micro-credential in Hong Kong. This research is a milestone in QF and will have a profound impact on the learning patterns of the next generation. The development of micro-credential will provide development opportunities to the articulation of qualifications and reduce the social cost of learning duplication by achieving the articulation between academic, professional, vocational and recognition of prior learning qualifications, and enabling employers, employees and learners to have a more flexible and efficient use on QF. 評審局亦在其他範疇的資歷發展作出貢獻。為進一步完善本地獸醫 資歷的認證框架和準則,評審局於報告期內完成獸醫管理局委託之 顧問研究報告。報告為當局就英國、美國以及澳洲等地的獸醫認證 制度、架構及標準等,提供詳細的研究及闡釋,為日後評核本地獸 醫課程時需處理的相關工作提出建議。獸醫管理局已接納該研究報 告,並高度讚揚評審局的工作。 面對近年本地醫護人員人手嚴重不足的狀況,衛生署委託評審局就 非本地醫學資歷在本地的認證作出研究及評估。作為顧問機構,我 們向特別註冊委員會提供專業資料分析及專家評估服務,以供委員 考慮非本地醫學學位及其在本港法例下的資歷認證要求提供強而有 力的基礎。日後,評審局定當在此基礎上繼續竭力為不同專業提供 全面的顧問支援及專家服務。 最後,推動香港資歷發展乃評審局工作中極其重要的一環。因應環 球勞動市場的變化和學習模式改變的趨勢,近年出現名為「微學分 (Micro-credential)」的學習模式。為提升本地人才競爭力,評審局 正積極開展研究微學分工作,草擬本港微學分發展藍圖的初步建議 書。微學分的研究工作乃資歷架構下一個里程碑,足以影響下一代 的學習模式,對社會影響深遠。微學分的發展能達到學術、專業、 職業以及過往資歷認可之間的互通,讓僱主、僱員以及學習者能夠 更靈活有效地運用資歷架構,使之發揮最大的功能,為資歷架構下 的資歷銜接提供新台階及發展契機,並減少重複學習的社會成本。 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 14 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT總幹事報告

Looking forward, we hope to promote HKCAAVQ’s various services and providing the public with a better understanding of the Council’s multi-faceted functions. We will continue to work with all sectors of the community to innovate and change, and at the same time act as a gate-keeper of quality assurance and jointly achieve the diversity of local qualifications development. Mr Albert H P Chow Executive Director 未來,我們期望積極推廣評審局的不同服務,並讓大眾更深入了解 評審局多方面的職能,與社會各界攜手努力,不斷創新求變,為本 地質素保證工作把關,共同成就本地的多元化資歷發展。 周慶邦先生 總幹事 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT總幹事報告

THE COUNCIL 評審局 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 16 The Council and its functions The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), formerly known as the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA), was established in 1990 as an independent statutory body to provide authoritative advice on academic standards of degree programmes in higher education institutions in Hong Kong. In 2007, the Council was reconstituted under the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Chapter 1150). The HKCAAVQ took on responsibility for the vocational sector and statutory roles as the Accreditation Authority and Qualifications Register Authority under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Chapter 592). The HKCAAVQ provides quality assurance and assessment services to education and training institutions, course providers and the general public. In addition to its statutory roles, the HKCAAVQ also provides advisory and consultancy services in education qualifications and standards to government bureaux and other organisations in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. HKCAAVQ is governed by a Council comprising local and non-local members. The Council of HKCAAVQ is established under section 3 of the HKCAAVQ Ordinance. Its Chairman, Vice-chairman and members are appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in their personal capacity under the HKCAAVQ Ordinance. The composition of the Council’s membership includes members who have quality assurance or accreditation related expertise or experience and good standing in the field of education and training or in any industry. The Permanent Secretary for Education or his representative and HKCAAVQ’s Executive Director are ex-officio members. 評審局及其職能 香港學術及職業資歷評審局(評審局)前身為香港學術評審局,於 1990年成立, 以獨立的法定地位為香港高等教育機構的學位課程進 行甄審。 評審局於2007年根據 《香港學術及職業資歷評審局條例》 (第1150 章)改組為香港學術及職業資歷評審局。根據 《學術及職業資歷評審 條例》(第592章),評審局的職權範圍擴展至職業培訓界別,並獲委 任為資歷架構下的評審當局及資歷名冊當局。 評審局為教育及培訓機構、課程營辦者和市民大眾提供與質素保證 有關的評審及評核服務。除履行其法定職能外,評審局亦為政府部 門和其他團體就教育資歷及標準事宜提供顧問服務。 評審局由評審局大會監管,大會成員包括本地和非本地成員。評審 局大會根據評審局條例第三條成立。主席、副主席及成員均以其個 人名義由香港特別行政區行政長官根據評審局條例委任。 評審局大會成員均具備與質素保證相關經驗,或在教育、培訓或其 他行業擁有傑出經驗和聲望。大會之當然成員包括教育局常任秘書 長或其代表及評審局總幹事。

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 17 The functions of the Council are defined in the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap 1150): 1. Conduct accreditation tests in relation to institutions, assessment agencies, learning programmes, qualifications and individuals; 2. Promote the methods and practices of conducting accreditation tests; 3. Disseminate information on standards of learning programmes; 4. Establish relationships with accreditation QA bodies; education and training authorities outside Hong Kong; 5. Conduct seminars, conferences and other forms of instructional/promotional activities; 6. Conduct or commission research into the maintenance or monitoring of standards of education and of training; and 7. Perform functions outside Hong Kong with the prior approval of the Secretary for Education. The Council meets three times a year, i.e. in January, May and September. Subject to section 8(1) of the HKCAAVQ Ordinance, its work is supported by five standing committees: Qualifications and Accreditation Committee (QAC) Finance Committee (FC) Personnel and Administration Committee (PAC) Business Development Committee (BDC) Risk Management Committee (RMC) 根據評審局條例(第1150章),評審局的職能為: 1. 就營辦者、評估機構、進修計劃、資歷及個人進行 評審考核; 2. 推廣進行評審考核的方法和實務; 3. 發布關於進修計劃的標準的資料; 4. 與香港以外地方的評審或質素保證團體及教育及培 訓主管當局建立關係; 5. 籌辦或舉行研討會、會議或其他形式的教導性或推 廣性的活動; 6. 對維持或監察教育及培訓的標準進行研究,或委託 他人對維持或監察教育及培訓標準進行研究;及 7. 在教育局局長事先批准下,在香港以外地區執行職 能。 評審局大會每年召開三次會議,即一月、五月和九月, 並根據評審局條例第八條(1)設五個常設委員會,協助其 工作: 資歷及評審委員會 財務委員會 人事及行政委員會 業務發展委員會 風險監督委員會 THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 18 Council Term 大會任期 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 由2021年10月1日至2022年3月31日 Vice-chairman 副主席 Ms Margaret Cheng Wai-ching, JP 鄭惠貞女士, JP Professor Zita Fahmi Professor Phys Rowland-Jones Deputy Secretary for Education (Representing the Permanent Secretary for Education) 教育局副秘書長(教育局常任秘書長代表) Mr Esmond Lee Chung-sin, JP 李忠善先生, JP Executive Director of HKCAAVQ 評審局總幹事 Mr Albert Chow 周慶邦先生 Dr Michael Fung Professor Bjørn Stensaker Professor Sheelagh Matear Ex-officio Members 當然成員 Non-local Members 非本地成員 Chairman 主席 Hon Rock Chen Chung-nin, SBS, JP 陳仲尼議員, SBS, JP THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 19 Mr Anthony Chan Tung-shan 陳東山先生 Mr Steve Lo Chit-ki 羅哲基先生 Ms Margaret Chan Wing-san 陳詠新女士 Dr Miranda Lou Lai-wah 盧麗華博士 Professor Ronald Chung Chi-kit 鍾志杰教授 Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin 潘偉賢教授 Ms Florence Chung Wai-yee 鍾惠儀女士 Professor Qiu Han-qin 邱漢琴教授 Local Members 本地成員 THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 20 Ms Edith Shih 施熙德女士 Mr Peter Yan King-shun, JP 任景信先生, JP Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MH 譚麗轉女士, MH Professor Richard Yuen Kwok-kit 袁國傑教授 Professor Ricky Wong Ngok-shun 黃岳順教授 THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 21 The Council 評審局 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 由2021年10月1日至2022年3月31日 Council 評審局大會 Qualifications and Accreditation Committee (QAC) 資歷及 評審委員會 Finance Committee (FC) 財務委員會 Personnel and Administration Committee (PAC) 人事及 行政委員會 Business Development Committee (BDC) 業務發展委員會 Risk Management Committee (RMC) 風險監督委員會 Local Members 本地成員 主席 Chairman Hon Rock Chen Chung-nin, SBS, JP 陳仲尼議員, SBS, JP • • • 副主席 Vice-Chairman Ms Margaret Cheng Wai-ching, JP 鄭惠貞女士, JP • • Chair 主席 Mr Anthony Chan Tung-shan 陳東山先生 • Chair 主席 Ms Margaret Chan Wing-san 陳詠新女士 • Deputy Chair 副主席 • Ms Florence Chung Wai-yee 鍾惠儀女士 • Deputy Chair 副主席 • Professor Ronald Chung Chi-kit 鍾志杰教授 • • Mr Steve Lo Chit-ki 羅哲基先生 • • Dr Miranda Lou Lai-wah 盧麗華博士 • • Chair 主席 Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin 潘偉賢教授 Chair 主席 • Professor Qiu Han-qin 邱漢琴教授 • • Ms Edith Shih 施熙德女士 • Chair 主席 THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 22 Council 評審局大會 Qualifications and Accreditation Committee (QAC) 資歷及 評審委員會 Finance Committee (FC) 財務委員會 Personnel and Administration Committee (PAC) 人事及 行政委員會 Business Development Committee (BDC) 業務發展委員會 Risk Management Committee (RMC) 風險監督委員會 Local Members 本地成員 Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MH 譚麗轉女士, MH • • Professor Ricky Wong Ngok-shun 黃岳順教授 • • Mr Peter Yan King-shun, JP 任景信先生, JP • • • Professor Richard Yuen Kwok-kit 袁國傑教授 Deputy Chair 副主席 • Non-local Members 非本地成員 Professor Zita Fahmi • • Dr Michael Fung • • Professor Sheelagh Matear • Professor Rhys Rowland-Jones • • • • Professor Bjørn Stensaker • • Ex-officio Members 當然成員 Deputy Secretary for Education (Representing the Permanent Secretary for Education) 教育局副秘書長 (教育局常任秘書長代表) Mr Esmond Lee Chung-sin, JP 李忠善先生, JP • • • Executive Director 總幹事 Mr Albert Chow Hing-pong 周慶邦先生 • • • • • THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 23 Council Term 大會任期 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021 2021年4月1日至2021年9月30日 Vice-chairman 副主席 Mr Rock Chen Chung-nin, SBS, JP 陳仲尼先生, SBS, JP Professor James Calleja Dr Bryan Maguire Deputy Secretary for Education (Representing the Permanent Secretary for Education) 教育局副秘書長(教育局常任秘書長代表) Mr Esmond Lee Chung-sin, JP 李忠善先生, JP Executive Director of HKCAAVQ 評審局總幹事 Mr Albert Chow 周慶邦先生 Ms Jane von Dadelszen Professor Bjørn Stensaker Professor Zita Fahmi Ex-officio Members 當然成員 Non-local Members 非本地成員 Chairman 主席 Ir Dr Alex Chan Siu-kun, BBS 陳兆根博士, BBS THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 24 Mr Anthony Chan Tung-shan 陳東山先生 Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin 潘偉賢教授 Ir Francis Cheng Cho-ying, MH 鄭祖瀛先生, MH Professor Qiu Han-qin 邱漢琴教授 Ms Margaret Cheng Wai-ching 鄭惠貞女士 Ms Edith Shih 施熙德女士 Professor Ronald Chung Chi-kit 鍾志杰教授 Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MH 譚麗轉女士, MH Local Members 本地成員 THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 25 Professor Paul Tam Kwong-hang, JP 譚廣亨教授, JP Mr Peter Yan King-shun, JP 任景信先生, JP Mr Wilfred Wong Kam-pui, BBS, JP 黃錦沛先生, BBS, JP Professor Richard Yuen Kwok-kit 袁國傑教授 Professor Ricky Wong Ngok-shun 黃岳順教授 THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 26 The Council 評審局 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021 由2021年4月1日至2021年9月30日 Council 評審局大會 Qualifications and Accreditation Committee (QAC) 資歷及評審委員會 Finance Committee (FC) 財務委員會 Personnel and Administration Committee (PAC) 人事及行政委員會 Local Members 本地成員 主席 Chairman Ir Dr Alex Chan Siu-kun, BBS 陳兆根博士, BBS • • 副主席 Vice-Council Chairman Mr Rock Chen Chung-nin, SBS, JP 陳仲尼先生, SBS, JP • • Mr Anthony Chan Tung-shan 陳東山先生 • Deputy Chair 副主席 Ir Francis Cheng Cho-ying, MH 鄭祖瀛先生, MH • Chair 主席 Ms Margaret Cheng Wai-ching 鄭惠貞女士 • Chair 主席 Professor Ronald Chung Chi-kit 鍾志杰教授 • • Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin 潘偉賢教授 Chair 主席 • Professor Qiu Han-qin 邱漢琴教授 • • Ms Edith Shih 施熙德女士 • Deputy Chair 副主席 Professor Paul Tam Kwong-hang, JP 譚廣亨教授, JP • • Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MH 譚麗轉女士, MH • • THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 27 Council 評審局大會 Qualifications and Accreditation Committee (QAC) 資歷及評審委員會 Finance Committee (FC) 財務委員會 Personnel and Administration Committee (PAC) 人事及行政委員會 Local Members 本地成員 Professor Ricky Wong Ngok-shun 黃岳順教授 • • Mr Wilfred Wong Kam-pui, JP 黃錦沛先生, JP • • Mr Peter Yan King-shun, JP 任景信先生, JP • Professor Richard Yuen Kwok-kit 袁國傑教授 Deputy Chair 副主席 Non-local Members 非本地成員 Professor James Calleja • • Ms Jane von Dadelszen • • • Professor Zita Fahmi • • Dr Bryan Maguire • • Professor Bjørn Stensaker • • Ex-officio Members 當然成員 Deputy Secretary for Education (Representing the Permanent Secretary for Education) 教育局副秘書長 (教育局常任秘書長代表) Mr Esmond Lee Chung-sin, JP 李忠善先生, JP • • • Executive Director 總幹事 Mr Albert Chow Hing-pong 周慶邦先生 • • • THE COUNCIL 評審局

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 28 THE SECRETARIAT 秘書處 The Executive Director, supported by two Deputies overseeing academic accreditation and vocational and professional and training education (VPET) accreditation, leads the Secretariat which is the executive arm of the Council in the implementation of its decisions, functions and policies. The Secretariat is organised by business units supported by a number of corporate services units. As at 31 March 2022, the Secretariat has 94 fulltime staff in post. 評審局的日常運作由總幹事領導秘書處執行,並由副總幹事(學術) 及副總幹事(職業專才教育)支援。秘書處為評審局的執行機關, 負 責落實評審局大會的決定、職能和政策。秘書處的組織架構由提供 不同服務的部門及行政事務部門組成。截至2022年3月31日, 評審 局秘書處共有94名全職員工。 ORGANISATION CHART 組織圖 Quali cations Framework and Quali cations Register 資歷架構及 資歷名冊 Academic Accreditation and Assessment 學術評審及評核 Quali cations Assessment 學歷評估 Research and Training 研究及培訓 Information Technology 資訊科技 Facilities Management 設施管理 Vocational and Professional Accreditation 職業及 專業資歷評審 Human Resources 人力資源 Deputy Executive Director (Vocational and Professional Education and Training) 副總幹事(職業專才教育) Executive Director 總幹事 Council 評審局大會 Deputy Executive Director (Academic) 副總幹事(學術) Executive Support and Corporate Communications 政務、傳訊及連繫 Finance 財務 Human Resources and Administration 人力資源及行政

OPERATIONAL REVIEW 工作報告 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 29

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 30 ACCREDITATION 評審服務 HKCAAVQ accredits academic and vocational and professional education and training (VPET) programmes by applying its accreditation standards to ensure that the learning programmes and their operators meet the minimum quality standards for recognition under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) and entry into the Qualifications Register (QR). Accredited programmes are listed in the QR, a publicly available website that lists all of the quality assured programmes and qualifications in Hong Kong, including those offered by the self-accrediting, publiclyfunded universities. Summary reports or full reports of accreditation outcomes are published on the HKCAAVQ website to help learners make an informed decision on their studies. Major Developments Robotic Process Automation project HKCAAVQ has devised plans to enhance our services by embracing new technologies through a number of digital initiatives. We are exploring the feasibility of employing the latest technology to establish a secure and robust electronic platform for storing and accessing authenticated credentials of graduates of programmes accredited by HKCAAVQ. We are looking into ways to further improve our internal quality management system (QMS) by incorporating appropriate computational techniques to optimise our processes, and adopting automation and intelligent tools to enhance the efficiency of the workflow and the quality of decision making. Innovation is one of the core values of HKCAAVQ and we always actively pursue new ideas and practices to enhance our operations. These digital initiatives are our endeavours in this direction in the years to come. 評審局根據其評審標準及準則,評審學術及職業專才教育課程,以 確保獲資歷架構認可的課程及其營辦者達到基本標準,方可載列於 資歷名冊。 已通過評審的課程,均可列載於評審局的資歷名冊上。資歷名冊是 一個公開的網上資料庫,載有已通過質素保證程序的課程及資歷, 當中包括具備自行評審資歷資格、受政府資助的大學課程及資歷。 評審局並會在其網站上公布評審報告摘要或評審報告,為學生提供 充足資訊,協助他們作出進修決定。 主要發展 流程自動化項目 評審局已制定計劃,透過多項數碼化措施與新技術增強服務。評審 局正在探索採用最新技術的可行性,讓經評審課程畢業的學員,日 後可通過安全可靠的電子平台,存取經認證的資歷證書。此外,為 了進一步改善內部質素管理系統(QMS),我們正在研究採用適當的 計算技術以優化工作流程,並採用自動化和智能工具來提高工作效 率和決策質量。創新是評審局的核心價值之一,我們會一直積極追 求新思維和實踐模式,不斷優化及加強運作效率。未來幾年,評審 局將會朝數碼化方向奮力前行。

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications 香港學術及職業資歷評審局 31 Consultancy Work in Macao Among other consultancy work, collaboration with Macao’s higher education institutions (HEIs) has been one of HKCAAVQ’s key interests. With prior approval of the Secretary for Education, HKCAAVQ was commissioned by HEIs in Macao to conduct programme reviews under the revised Higher Education Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region. HKCAAVQ was also invited to provide training for Macao’s HEIs on various aspects of quality assurance and enhancement. We would continue to have collaboration with Macao HEIs in quality assurance and enhancement initiatives. 在澳門的顧問服務工作 評審局其中一項顧問項目為澳門的高等教育院校項目。在獲得教育 局局長批准後,評審局接受澳門高等教育院校委託,遵照澳門特區 政府經修訂的高等教育行政法規,為該等院校進行課程評鑑,並應 邀向澳門的高等教育院校提供有關質素保證及提升的講座。評審局 將繼續與澳門高等教育院校合作促進質素保證及提升的工作。 ACCREDITATION 評審服務

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