The wide range of occupations in Hong Kong, including wedding planners and other professionals, contributes to the economic development of Hong Kong.
Master of Ceremonies
Duties
The master of ceremonies plays an important role in the activity, ensuring that the whole process is carried out smoothly and driving the atmosphere through language, voice and skill. The following are the main tasks:
- Make sure to understand the whole program and content of the activity
- Assist in greeting and welcoming VIPs
- Coordination and collaboration with other active members
- Create a lively atmosphere for the event
Working hours
Irregular working hours
Working environment
Preside over indoor or outdoor activities, such as weddings, tournaments, banquets, meetings, etc.
Personality
- Good time management
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Master of Ceremonies
Approximately $12,000
Senior Master of Ceremonies
$20,000 or more
Note: The salary depends on the job type, experience and ability. Most of them have no fixed basic salary.
Entry requirements
- Strong presentation skills and good speaking skills
- Good language foundation
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma/ Associate Degree
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Wedding Planner
Duties
The wedding planner plans the unique wedding ceremony for each couple. The scope of work and services is very wide, and it is necessary to follow up on the all kinds of items of the wedding to ensure that the wedding can proceed smoothly. The following are the main tasks:
- Give advice on traditional Chinese or Western wedding customs and ceremonies
- Arrange and plan wedding schedules
- Plan wedding banquet venue, wedding dress, evening dress and other related materials for choice according to the budget
- Assist newlyweds in planning guest lists
- Arrange the wedding banquet venue, the theme of the banquet and the program flow, etc.
- Liaise with and arrange suppliers for weddings, including transport arrangements, audio and video equipment, wedding venues, etc
Working hours
Irregular working hours
Working environment
Work in different places and environments, including outdoor or indoor wedding venues, bridal shops, etc
Personality
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Patient
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Wedding Planner
Approximately $9,000-10,000
Senior Wedding Planner
$20,000 or more
Note: The salary depends on the size of the wedding ceremony, working experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school graduate
- Wedding co-ordinating knowledge and relevant courses will be a plus
Example of related training and courses
Certificate
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Arborist
Duties
Tree conservation is very important to the environment and ecology. Arborists apply professional knowledge and skills in relation to arboriculture to cultivate, manage and examine the health and value of trees. The following are the main tasks:
• Manage arboricultural projects from start to finish
• Examine the health and value of trees
• Advise on the appearance improvement
• Inspect, diagnose and repair trees
Working hours
About 45 hours a week
Working environment
Generally work in an outdoor area
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Assistant Arborist
Approximately $15,000-$40,000
Arborist
Approximately $20,000-$50,000
Senior Arborist
Approximately $40,000-$70,000
Note: The salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
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Obtain bachelor's degree in the field of tree sciences or related fields, such as botany, biology, horticulture, landscape architecture, landscape management or equivalent
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Professional Qualification - typically are qualified or certified by an accredited examination organisations, such as Certified Arborist of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Professional Member or Fellow of the Arboricultural Association of the United Kingdom; Or equivalent qualifications
Example of related training and courses
Certificate
Integrated Vocational Development Centre (IVDC)-Certificate in Arboriculture Management
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Vocational Training Council (VTC) - Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management
Bachelor Degree
Florist
Duties
- Execute floral work
- Flower arrangement and potted planting skills
- Understand simple computer paperwork
- Post-maintenance and sales work
Working hours
About 40 hours a week
Working environment
Work indoors and outdoors
Personality
- Good communication skills
- Attention to details
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Florist
Approximately $16,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school graduate
- Good Cantonese, Fair Mandarin; Good English
- Relevant professional certificates and experience are preferred
Example of related training and courses
Certificate/Diploma
Pottery Tutor
Duties
- Teaching methods and techniques of ceramic art
- Create pottery works of different themes
- Reach out to students of different ages
Working hours
About 40 hours a week
Working environment
Work indoors
Personality
- Good communication skills
- Responsible
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Pottery tutor
Approximately $16,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- Post-secondary education or associate degree
- Good Cantonese and general English
- Relevant professional certificates and experience are preferred
Example of related training and courses
- Not applicable
Remarks: A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Laboratory Assistant
Duties
- Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, record chemical inventory
- Perform chemical and physical analysis for product quality control and record keeping of the test results
- Regular laboratory equipment preventive maintenance check and calibration
- Laboratory administrative work
Working hours
About 40 hours a week
Working environment
Work indoors
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Laboratory assistant
Approximately $13,000 or above
Senior laboratory assistant
Approximately $16,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- Knowledge in ISO Laboratory’s MS
- Detail minded and be able to work independently
- Responsible, self-motivated and with good organizing /problem solving skills
Example of related training and courses
Certificate / Diploma