申請人必須具備以下資歷： (a) (i) 完成機械工程或電機工程的認可學徒訓練或其他認可訓練課程，並在完成上述訓練後累積兩年相關工作經驗；或 (ii) 具有最少六年安裝和維修海上輔航設備(包括燈浮標、燈塔和燈航標)的工作經驗； (b) 小六畢業或同等學歷； (c) 中、英文水平達小六程度； (d) 諳泳術並能在沒有輔助的情況下一次過游畢50米； (e) 能操作小艇；以及 (f) 在適當程度的技能測驗取得及格成績。

Candidates should: (a) (i) have completed an approved apprenticeship or other approved course of training in mechanical or electrical engineering with two years’ relevant post-apprenticeship/training experience; or (ii) have at least six years’ working experience in the installation and servicing of marine aids to navigation including light buoys, lighthouses and light beacons; (b) have completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent; (c) have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese Language and English Language equivalent to Primary 6 standard; (d) be able to swim unaided continuously for a distance of 50 meters; (e) be able to handle a small boat; and (f) be able to pass a trade test at the appropriate level.