Clusters of Units of Competency
RPL clusters of units of competency, qualifications requirements and assessment methods
Based on the SCS formulated by the Industry, the RPL mechanism will be conducted in the form of clusters of units. Applicants may decide on the level of qualification for the clusters they wish to apply for recognition based on their prior working experience and relevant 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
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
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
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
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Security Operational Work
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in property management industry, of which not less than Three years in security operational work; supervisory experience in security operational work required
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$750
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Security Operational Work
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in property management industry, of which not less than four years in security operational work; management experience in security operational work required
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$1,200
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Cleaning Work
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in cleaning work in the property management industry
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$750
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Cleaning Work
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in the property management industry, of which not less than two years in cleaning work
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$750
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Cleaning Work
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in the property management industry, of which not less than three years in cleaning work; supervisory experience in cleaning work required
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$750
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Cleaning Work
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in property management industry, of which not less than four years in cleaning work; management experience in cleaning work required
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$890
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Property Management Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Gardening Work
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in gardening work in the property management industry
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment:HK$750
