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
Editing (Chinese Books)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in publishing, of which four years in Chinese books and periodicals editing
Assessment Methods
Practical, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,500*
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Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Multimedia Design
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in multimedia design related work, of which one year in publishing design
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,800* / HK$2,800*
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Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Graphic Design
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in graphic design related work, of which one year in publishing design
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,800* / HK$2,800*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Graphic Design
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in graphic design related work, of which two years in publishing design
Assessment Methods
Practical, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,500* / HK$3,500*
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Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Manufacturing and Production Coordination
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in publishing, of which four years in manufacturing and production coordination
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
Sales and Marketing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in sales and marketing related work, of which three years in the publishing industry
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
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Applicant's Previous Work Area
Printing and Publishing Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Electronic Publishing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in publishing, of which one year in Electronic publishing
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Name of Clusters
Remarks
Relevant Working Experience
The property management industry licensing regime was implemented with effect from 1 August 2020. Under the criteria of academic or qualifications for holding a Property Management Practitioner (Tier 2) Licence, qualification considered acceptable by the Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) includes five statements of attainment for the clusters of units of competency at Level 4 for the property management industry (one of the statements must be on “Management of Customer Services”) obtained through the “Recognition of Prior Learning” mechanism under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. For details, please visit PMSA website.
Assessment Methods
Application Fees
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Security Operational Work
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in security operational work in the property management industry
Assessment Methods
Written
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$550
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Security Operational Work
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in the property management industry, of which not less than two years in security operational work
Assessment Methods
Written
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$550
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