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
Printing Machine & Equipment Maintenance
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing related work, of which three years in repair and maintenance of printing equipment
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
Color Management
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in printing, of which three years in color management
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$990
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Color Management
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which five years in color 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
3D Lenticular Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which one year in 3D Lenticular Printing
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
Green Printing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which one year in Green Printing
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
E-commerce
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in printing, of which one year in E-commerce Business
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 Publishing Editing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in publishing, of which four years in editing, including one year in editing 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 Publishing Logistics
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in publishing, of which four years in logistics, including one year in logistics 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
Editing (Chinese/English Books)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in publishing, of which four years in Chinese and English books and periodicals editing
Assessment Methods
Practical, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,500*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Editing (Chinese Books)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in publishing, of which three years in Chinese book and periodicals editing
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,800*
List of Clusters
