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
Self Assessment Form
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Production (Electroforming)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in production (electroforming)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Production (Faceting Diamonds / Cutting / Polishing Faceted Gemstones)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in production (diamond / gemstones faceting)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Production (Silver Model Making)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in production (silver model making)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Production (Pearl Processing)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in production (pearl processing)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Production (Carving Semi-precious Gemstones / Jade)
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in production (gemstones / jade carving)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Production (Computerized Prototyping)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in production (computerized prototyping)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Technology Support
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in technology support
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Technology Support
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in technology support
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Quality Management
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in quality management
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Quality Management
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in quality management
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Logistics
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in logistics
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Logistics
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in logistics
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Purchasing
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in purchasing
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Purchasing
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in purchasing
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Sales
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in sales
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Sales
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in sales
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Marketing and Promotion
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in marketing and promotion
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Marketing and Promotion
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in marketing and promotion
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Operation Management
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in operation management
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Operation Management
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in operation management
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Design
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in design
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Design
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in design
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Research and Product Development
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in research and product development
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Research and Product Development
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in operational management in research and product development
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Production (Worksite / Factory Management)
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in production (worksite / factory management)
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 2
Name of Clusters
Testing and Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Three years experience in jewellery, of which not less than two years in testing and certification
Remarks: Applicants may obtain QF qualification for this RPL cluster by means of verification of supporting documents on or before November 14, 2026.
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Interview
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 3
Name of Clusters
Testing and Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Five years experience in jewellery, of which not less than three years in testing and certification
Remarks: Applicants may obtain QF qualification for this RPL cluster by means of verification of supporting documents on or before November 14, 2026.
Assessment Methods
Verification of Supporting Documents or Working Experience /, Interview
Application Fees
Verification of supporting documents：HK$290 Or Competency assessment：HK$750
List of Clusters
Applicant's Previous Work Area
Jewellery Industry
Level
Level 4
Name of Clusters
Testing and Certification
Relevant Working Experience
Six years experience in jewellery, of which not less than four years in testing and certification
Assessment Methods
Interview
Application Fees
Competency assessment：HK$890
List of Clusters
