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 $12,500 or above
Senior Master of Ceremonies
Approximately $20,500 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- Strong presentation skills and good speaking skills
- Good language foundation
Example of related training and courses
Certificate
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 $12,500 or above
Senior Wedding Planner
Approximately $20,500 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, 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
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 $15,500 or above
Arborist
Approximately $20,500 or above
Senior Arborist
Approximately $40,500 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion 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
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
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
Tea Specialist
Duties
Tea art is a specialised and professional skill in the tea industry. Through understanding the kinds, varieties, craft, culture, and history of tea, tea specialist combines art and tea. The following are the main tasks:
- Applying tea knowledge to identify and appraise tea grade and quality
- Serving customers and providing expert advice on tea knowledge, such as tea tasting, tea types and tea culture
- Using appropriate water, water temperature, water ratio and teaware tools to make tea
- Maintaining and cleaning teaware tools
- Maintaining daily operation of tea shop

Working hours
Work in shift

Working environment
Work indoors

Personality
- Good communication skills
- Patient

Promotion and Reference Salary
Tea Specialist Trainee
Approximately $10,000 or above
Tea Specialist
Approximately $15,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school graduate
- Basic knowledge of tea art and techniques
Example of related training and courses
Certificate/Diploma
Expressive Arts Therapist
Duties
- Provide Expressive Arts Therapy services for those in need, including visual arts, drama, music, dance, and creative writing, etc.
- Provide psychotherapy services for service users through combining verbal and non-verbal expressions and assist them to enhance emotional expression and self-recognition
- Assist service users to explore their own identities through adopting different art forms and media
- Document and maintain service users’ progress and records
- Perform administrative duties

Working hours
About 45 hours a week

Working environment
Work in schools, community centers, the Social Welfare Department, or other related departments

Personality
- Responsible
- Patient
- Helpful

Promotion and Reference Salary
Expressive Arts Therapist
Approximately $35,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- A Master's degree or above in expressive arts therapy, or equivalent
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Good team player
Example of related training and courses
Master Degree