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
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Massage Therapy (Body)
Relevant Working Experience
5 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 2 years body massage experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：
Please contact RPL Unit for the application fee*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Massage Therapy
Relevant Working Experience
6 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 3 years massage experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,000*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Reflexology
Relevant Working Experience
3 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 1 year foot massage experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：
Please contact RPL Unit for the application fee*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Reflexology
Relevant Working Experience
6 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 3 years foot massage experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Beauty and Health Care
Relevant Working Experience
3 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 1 year beauty health care experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$550
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Beauty and Health Care
Relevant Working Experience
5 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 2 years beauty health care experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Beauty and Health Care
Relevant Working Experience
6 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 3 years beauty health care experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Beauty Care
Relevant Working Experience
1 year experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 1/2 year beauty care experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$550
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Beauty Care
Relevant Working Experience
3 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 1 year beauty care experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：
Please contact RPL Unit for the application fee*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Beauty Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Beauty Care
Relevant Working Experience
5 years experience in the beauty industry, inclusive of 2 years beauty care experience
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：
Please contact RPL Unit for the application fee*
List of Clusters
