A Laboratory Technician III is mainly deployed on undertaking on-the-job training in a laboratory, a special education services centre, a teaching centre or a lecturing theatre to :

• (a)purchase stores and equipment, and to keep stores and inventory;
• (b)prepare and set up apparatus for students' experiments and teachers' demonstration;
• (c)assist teachers in performing demonstrations, and to assist in maintaining laboratory safety during students' experiments; and
• (d)prepare, operate and maintain audio visual and computer equipment.

Training will be provided on a part-time day-release basis at the Vocational Training Council in pursuit of the Certificate for Laboratory Technicians which is part of the pre-requisite for passage of the probation bar.

Candidates should :

• (a)have either
  • (i)Level 2 or equivalent [See Note (a)] in five subjects, including two science subjects (i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Science) [See Note (b)] in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent [See Note (c)]; or
  • (ii)Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects, including two science subjects (e.g. Physics, Chemistry or Biology) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note (c)]; and
• (b)met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [See Note (d)].

Candidates should be responsible, self-motivated and enthusiastic; have a fine character and integrity; be committed to serve in the education field; and be able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English.