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
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Pipe Design
Relevant Working Experience
Six years of work experience in plumbing (including four years of relevant experience)
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Pool Design
Relevant Working Experience
Six years of work experience in plumbing (including four years of relevant experience)
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Pool Installation
Relevant Working Experience
Six years of work experience in plumbing (including four years of relevant experience)
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Pool Testing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years of work experience in plumbing (including four years of relevant experience)
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Pool Maintenance
Relevant Working Experience
Six years of work experience in plumbing (including four years of relevant experience)
Assessment Methods
Written, Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$1,200
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Welding (SMAW / MMAW)
Relevant Working Experience
Three years of work experience in the Electrical and Mechanical Industry, of which two years in SMAW / MMAW welding
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Welding (SMAW / MMAW)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years of work experience in the Electrical and Mechanical Industry, of which three years in SMAW / MMAW welding
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Welding (OAW)
Relevant Working Experience
Three years of work experience in the Electrical and Mechanical Industry, of which two years in OAW welding
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Welding (OAW)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years of work experience in the Electrical and Mechanical Industry, of which three years in OAW welding
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Welding (Automatic Butt Fusion Method)
Relevant Working Experience
Three years of work experience in the Electrical and Mechanical Industry, of which two years in Automatic Butt Fusion Method welding
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
