(a) Supervising subordinates in performing their duties; (b) training, instructing and supervising persons in custody in correctional institutions engaging in leather products or shoes production; (c) 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; (d) preparing vocational training materials and teaching related classes; (e) enforcing the Code of Practice on Occupational Safety & Health and related regulations; and (f) performing any other duties as assigned. (Note: Subject to the provisions of the Prisons Ordinance; required to wear uniform; and may be required to work shifts and live in departmental quarters.)

(a) have completed an apprenticeship or institutional training in leather work or shoemaking trade; and be able to furnish evidence that they have had relevant working experience in leather products or shoes production [Note 1 under Entry Requirements]. Total period of training and working experience should not be less than 10 years; (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 an aptitude test and a trade test in leather work [Note 2 under Entry Requirements].