(a) training, instructing and supervising persons in custody in correctional institutions engaging in leather products or shoes production; (b) overseeing work processes including sewing of leather products and shoe-uppers, shoe-lasting, pattern making, product finishing and packaging, quality assurance, material estimation, machines and equipment operation and maintenance; (c) enforcing the Code of Practice of Occupational Safety & Health and related regulations; and (d) performing any other duties as assigned. [Note: Subject to the provisions of the Prisons Ordinance and may be required to wear uniform, work shifts and live in departmental quarters.]

(a) have completed an apprenticeship or institutional training in leather work, or shoemaking trade; or be able to furnish evidence that they have had at least 5 years' experience in leather products or shoes production [Note 1 under Entry Requirements]; (b) have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Form 3 standard; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and simple English; and (c) undergo and pass aptitude test and trade test in leather work.[Note 2 under Entry Requirements].