In addition to these statutory roles, the HKCAAVQ continues to perform other functions of the former HKCAA in connection with academic and vocational accreditation, education and training and quality assurance.

It assessed applications against the registration criteria for courses intending to register under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance and gives recommendation to the Registry for final decision.

[5] A new policy on qualifications assessment took effect on 1 November 2008 to align the outcome-based educational philosophy underpinning the HKQF and international practice.

In June 2002, the Government set up the CEF to subsidize those with learning aspirations to continuous education and training programmes.

The aim is to help people pursue continuous learning, thereby preparing Hong Kong's workforce for the knowledge-based economy.