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
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Desktop Publishing
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in printing related work, of which one year in desktop publishing
Assessment Methods
Practical, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,300* / HK$3,300*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Desktop Publishing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing related work, of which two years in desktop publishing
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
Digital Pre-press Services
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing related work, of which two years in digtial pre-press services
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
Digital Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in printing related work, of which one year in digital printing
Assessment Methods
Practical, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$5,200*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Digital Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing related work, of which two years in digital printing
Assessment Methods
Practical, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$6,000*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Film Stripping and Platemaking
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in film stripping and platemaking
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
Film Stripping and Platemaking
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in film stripping and platemaking
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
Lithography Printing
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in lithography printing
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
Lithography Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in lithography printing
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
Lithography Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in lithography printing
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$990
List of Clusters
