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
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Food Preparation (Slicing / Garnishing)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience working as chopping board staff, assistant kitchen supervisor or chief service cook
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Production Section (Slicing / Garnishing)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in food preparation, of which not less than three months in management of production section (slicing / garnishing)
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Cooking Skills and Techniques (Stove)
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in kitchen section, of which not less than three months working as stove staff
Assessment Methods
Written
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$550
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Cooking Skills and Techniques (Stove)
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience working as stove staff, service cook or senior cook
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Cooking Skills and Techniques (Stove)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience working as stove staff, assistant kitchen supervisor or senior cook
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Production Section (Stove)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in cooking (stove), of which not less than three months in management production section (stove)
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Management of Kitchens
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in production section, of which not less than three months in management of kitchens
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Making of Dim Sum Stuffing and Dough
Relevant Working Experience
One year experience in making dim sum
Assessment Methods
Written
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$550
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Making of Dim Sum Stuffing and Dough
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in making dim sum stuffing/dough or shapping dim sum
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Catering (Chinese Cuisine) Industry
Level
Name of Clusters
Making of Dim Sum Stuffing and Dough
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in making dim sum stuffing/dough, shapping dim sum or designing new dim sum menu
Assessment Methods
Practical
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$2,100*
List of Clusters
