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
Lithography Printing (Sheet-fed printing)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which two years in Sheet-fed printing
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
Lithography Printing (Web-fed printing)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which two years in Web-fed printing
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
Special Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which two years in special printing
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
Special Printing (Gravure printing)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which two years in Gravure printing
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 Lithography Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in lithography printing, of which two years in lithography printing 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
Screen Printing
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in screen 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
Screen Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in printing, of which two years in screen 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
Flexography Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in printing, of which two years in flexography 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
Print Finishing
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in printing, of which three years in print finishing
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
Managing Print Finishing (Books and Magazines)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which four years in print finishing, including two years in print finishing management of books and magazines
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
