Town Planners - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Town Planners develop and implement plans and policies for the use of urban and rural land that can accommodate population growth and revitalise physical facilities in cities. They conduct research and study economic, environmental and social factors which affect land use.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:1 (Max:5)

Skill is rarely required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Town planning project management knowledge and skills

To lead town planning projects, Town Planners must manage projects from start to finish. They must coordinate effectively with different professionals and clients and have to make choices to ensure that the projects are well completed on time and within budget.

Professional knowledge and skills in town planning

Town Planners must always apply professional knowledge and skills in relation to town planning to solve issues and problems at work.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

normally have a bachelor's degree in town planning

Professional qualification

generally are registered professional planners under the Planners Registration Ordinance; usually are full members of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) or equivalent; have at least 1 year's appropriate post-corporate membership experience in the planning field

Experience