Technical Instructor (Printing)

A Technical Instructor (Printing) is mainly deployed on (a) supervising subordinates in performing their duties; (b) supervising persons in custody in correctional facilities, and training and instructing those engaging in production of all kinds of printed and related items; (c) overseeing work processes including but not limited to material estimation, pre-press work (including image preparation, plate making, page making, proofreading, colour and ink management), printing work (including operation of off-set or digital printing machine and desktop printing machine), post-press work (including operation of guillotine, binding and full binding), quality assurance, machines and equipment operation and maintenance; (d) preparing vocational training materials and teaching related classes; (e) enforcing the Code of Practice on Occupational Safety & Health and related regulations; and (f) performing any other duties as assigned. (Note: Subject to the provisions of the Prisons Ordinance; the appointee may be required to wear uniform, work shifts, work in remote areas and live in departmental quarters.)

Candidates should (a) have completed an apprenticeship or institutional training in printing or publishing industries; and be able to furnish evidence that they have had relevant working experience in printing or publishing industries [Note 1 under Entry Requirements]. Total period of training and working experience should not be less than 10 years; (b) have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Secondary 3 standard; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and simple English; (c) undergo and pass a trade test in printing [Notes 2 under Entry Requirements]; and (d) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Note 3 under Entry Requirements].