Clusters of Units of Competency
RPL clusters of units of competency, qualification requirements and assessment methods
Based on the SCS formulated by the Industry, the RPL mechanism is conducted in the form of clusters of units of competency. Applicants may apply for clusters of suitable QF level based on their relevant working experience.
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Level
Name of Clusters
Relevant Working Experience
Assessment Methods
Application Fees
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Research and Product Development
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in operational management in research and product development
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Production (Worksite / Factory Management)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in production (worksite / factory management)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Testing and Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in jewellery, of which not less than two years in testing and certification
Remarks: Applicants may obtain QF qualification for this RPL cluster by means of verification of supporting documents on or before November 14, 2026.
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Interview
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Testing and Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in testing and certification
Remarks: Applicants may obtain QF qualification for this RPL cluster by means of verification of supporting documents on or before November 14, 2026.
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Interview
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Testing and Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in testing and certification
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Managing Printing Operation
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which five years in sales or production, including two years in operation management
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Managing Printing Production
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which five years in production related work, including two years in production management
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Printing Design
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in design related work, of which two years in printing design
Assessment Methods
Written, Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,200* / HK$3,200*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Desktop Publishing
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in desktop publishing
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Desktop Publishing
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in printing related work, of which one year in desktop publishing
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
