VTC Occupation Dictionary

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I want to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

I want to be a Deck Cadet

I want to be a Game Designer

I want to be a Laboratory Technician

I want to be a Landscape Architect

I want to be a Pastry Chef

I want to be a Pet Groomer

I want to be a Quantitative Analyst

I want to be a Stage Designer

I want to be a Visual Merchandising Manager

Emerging Occupations / Top Ten Skills for the Future Workforce

Emerging Occupations

Bioinformatics Technicians
Customer Acquisition Managers
Geographic Information System Technicians
InsurTech Managers
Microservices Architects
Smart City Engineers
Sustainability Managers

Top Ten Skills for 2025

Analytical thinking and innovation
Active learning and learning strategies
Complex problem-solving
Critical thinking and analysis
Creativity, originality and initiative
Leadership and social influence
Technology use, monitoring and control
Technology design and programming
Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation

Source: World Economic Forum

Occupation Highlights

BIM Managers

Data Scientists

Quantitative Analysts

Harbour Pilots (Maritime)

Medical Laboratory Technologists

Artificial Intelligence Specialists

Anti-Money Laundering Officers

Digital Marketing Analysts

Sommeliers

Information Security Specialists

Valuation Surveyors

Graphic & Media Designers

Financial Controllers

Veterinarians

Sports & Fitness Coaches

Statistical Officers

Compliance Officers

Cloud Infrastructure Specialists

Risk Managers

Media Presenters (News Anchor/ Announcer)

Desktop Publishing (DTP)/ E-Publishing Technicians

Prop Masters

Arborists

Environmental Protection Inspectors

IoT Solution Specialists

Dietitians & Nutritionists

Speech Therapists

Security Consultants

Manicurists/ Pedicurists

Sports, Recreation & Cultural Managers

Accident Investigation and Prevention Specialists

Average Adjusters (Maritime)

Coxswains (Hong Kong Waters) (Maritime)

Actuarial Managers

Arbitrators

Mediators

Lift/Escalator Engineers

Major Responsibilities

Installs, adjusts, services, maintains and repairs various types of lifts/escalators.

Major Responsibilities

Performs technical tasks, either independently or under the direction of a qualified engineer, contributory to design, development, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of both mechanical and electrical equipment for various types of lifts and escalators.

Major Responsibilities

Researches into electrical and mechanical engineering problems related to lift and escalator systems; designs and advises on mechanical and electrical equipment for lift and escalator systems; plans and supervises their development, manufacture, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.

Major Responsibilities

Directs and assumes accountabilities for all aspects of electrical and mechanical (E & M) engineering projects or services. The job holder is not normally directly involved in day-to-day work of the engineering projects or services but sometimes offers professional engineering advices and decisions. He/she should have professional qualification and experience in E & M engineering.

Lift/Escalator Mechanic

Lift/Escalator Technician

Lift/Escalator Engineer

Engineering Manager

Motor Vehicle Examiners

Major Responsibilities

Assists Vehicle Mechanic(s) in motor vehicle service and repair.

Major Responsibilities

Services and repairs all types of vehicles.

Major Responsibilities

Inspects and tests motor vehicles for their conditions and road-worthiness compliance, including inspection before and after repairs, as well as testing in compliance with legal requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Manages all commercial and technical activities of an organisation engaged in motor vehicle repairs and servicing, including safety and health matters.

Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice

Vehicle Mechanic

Motor Vehicle Examiner

Service Manager

E-commerce Managers

Salary
$15,000-$20,000

Salary

$20,000-$30,000

Salary

$30,000-$50,000

Salary

$50,000-$80,000

E-commerce Assistant

E-commerce Supervisor

E-commerce Manager

E-commerce Director

Events / Banquet / MICE Co-ordinators

Major Responsibilities

Generates food and beverage revenue plus venue and facilities rental income for the relevant departments and outlets through creative marketing/selling and successful events co-ordination from start to finish.

Major Responsibilities

Supervises all relevant functions and personnel; assists supervisors in planning and arranging necessary details in carrying out functions and other special events, negotiating terms for sales of relevant services and facilities and evaluating plans for sales programmes.

Major Responsibilities

Plans, organises, directs and controls all relevant operations, marketing and sales functions; assists in conducting market and sales analysis to determine market requirements and co-ordinating catering and events marketing and sales promotion.

Major Responsibilities

Strategically plans, organises, directs and controls relevant marketing and sales initiatives plus operation of events / banquets / MICE/food and beverage facilities of the hotel or catering establishment to ensure overall effectiveness.

Events / Banquet / Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Co-ordinator

Events / Banquet / MICE/ Assistant Manager

Events / Banquet / MICE Manager

Director of Events / Banquet / MICE/ Food and Beverage

Aircraft Pilots

Salary

$26,075-$29,740

GDS (Officer) Pay Scale Point 1b-2

Salary

$56,325-$125,515
GDS (Officer) Pay Scale Point 14-36

Salary

$130,775-$140,560
GDS (Officer) Pay Scale Point 37-39

Salary

$148,400-$162,500
GDS (Commander) Pay Scale Point 1

Cadet Pilot

Pilot II/ Pilot I

Senior Pilot

Chief Pilot

Data Scientists

Salary

$20,000-$40,000

Salary

$30,000-$60,000

Salary

$40,000-$80,000

Salary

$50,000-$100,000

Assistant Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Principal Data Scientist

Building Services Managers

Salary

$12,000-$25,000

Salary

$15,000-$60,000

Salary

$18,000-over $60,000

Salary

$25,000-over $60,000

Building Services Mechanic

Building Services Technician

Building Services Engineer

Building Services Manager (Engineering Manager)

Graphic & Media Designers

Trade Specific Competencies

Proficient in major graphic design applications; knowledge of videography and photography techniques

Trade Specific Competencies

Strong artistic ability and creative mind

Trade Specific Competencies

Extensive knowledge and experience in branding, packaging design or web design

Trade Specific Competencies

Creativity, aesthetic judgement, excellent communication skills

Assistant Graphic & Media Designer

Graphic & Media Designer

Senior Graphic & Media Designer

Art Director

Dispensers

Salary

$15,100-$16,095
(Training Pay Scale Point 5-6)

Salary

$20,270-$40,420
(Pay Scale Point 8-21)

Salary

$42,330-$55,705
(Pay Scale Point 22-28)

Salary

$58,345-$70,090
(Pay Scale Point 29-33)

Student Dispenser

Dispenser

Senior Dispenser

Chief Dispenser

Laboratory Technicians

Major Responsibilities

Conducts simple testing; cleans and assists in maintaining testing equipment and tools.

Major Responsibilities

Conducts laboratory tests; maintains testing equipment and tools in good condition.

Major Responsibilities

Conducts sophisticated laboratory testing; oversees housekeeping routines and prepares testing reports.

Major Responsibilities

Takes charge of the laboratory testing and operation; develops new testing procedures; re-checks the testing reports.

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Technician

Senior Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Manager

Social Workers

Salary

$31,685-$70,090
(Pay Scale Point 16-33)

Salary

$70,590-$85,770
(Pay Scale Point 34-39)

Salary

$89,460-$105,175
(Pay Scale Point 40-44)

Salary

$112,250-$129,325
(Pay Scale Point 45-49)

Assistant Social Work Officer

Social Work Officer

Senior Social Work Officer

Chief Social Work Officer

Occupational Therapists

Salary

$19,030-$30,165
(Pay Scale Point 7-15)

Salary

$28,725-$46,420
(Pay Scale Point 14-24)

Salary

$48,540-$70,590
(Pay Scale Point 25-33A)

Salary

$70,590-$85,770
(Pay Scale Point 34-39)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapist II

Occupational Therapist I

Senior Occupational Therapist