Generally, the general manual or technical works do not need any specific entry requirements in Hong Kong. But people who work in certain professions may need qualifications which are recognized by the Hong Kong SAR Government and / or relevant professional bodies. Besides, individual employers, organizations or educational institutions will exercise their own discretion as to whether they will accept the qualifications of any particular individual for employment, registration or study purposes.
The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) is established as a statutory body responsible for conducting accreditation activities generally or as authorized under any other local enactment.
The HKCAAVQ provides qualifications assessment services by
(i.e. the integrated learning outcomes of the highest and terminal qualification) meets the standard of a particular qualification level in Hong Kong. Such opinion is non-binding. For more details, please visit: http://www.hkcaavq.edu.hk.