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
Managing Print Finishing (Packaging)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which four years in print finishing, including two years in print finishing management of package
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Cost Estimating
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which five years in cost estimating
Assessment Methods
Written, Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$2,200*
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Sales and Marketing
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in sales and marketing, of which two years in the printing industry
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$750
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Managing Sales and Marketing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in sales and marketing related work, of which three years in the printing industry, including two years in sales and marketing management
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Managing Network and Digital Telecommunication
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in computer network related work, of which three years in computer network management in the printing industry
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Digital Media Publishing of World Wide Web
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in computer network related work, of which three years in digital media publishing of world wide web in the printing industry
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Managing Information Technology
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in IT related work, of which four years in the printing industry, including two years in IT management
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Quality Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in printing, of which three years in quality certification
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$990
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Quality Control
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which five years in quality inspection, including two years in quality management
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Printing Machine & Equipment Maintenance
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in printing related work, of which two years in repair and maintenance of printing equipment
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$990