(a) Supervising subordinates in performing their duties; (b) training, instructing and supervising persons in custody in correctional institutions engaged 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, production planning and scheduling, 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 and Health and related regulations; and (f) preforming any other duties as assigned.
(Note: Subject to the provisions of the Prisons Ordinance, the appointee may be required to wear uniform, work shifts and live in departmental quarters.)

(a) Applicants must 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].