An Instructor (Printing) is mainly deployed on (a) training, instructing and supervising persons in custody in correctional institutions engaging in printing or related production, including material estimation, pre-press work (including image preparation, plate making, page making, proofreading, colour and ink management), printing work (including operation of off-set or digital printing machine or desktop printing machine) and post-press work (including operation of guillotine, binding and full binding); (b) performing quality assurance, machines and equipment operation and general maintenance; (c) assisting Technical Instructor in preparing vocational training materials and teaching related classes; (d) enforcing the Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health and related regulations; and (e) performing any other duties 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.)

Candidates should (a) have completed an apprenticeship or institutional training in printing or publishing industries; or be able to furnish evidence that they have had at least 5 years’ experience in printing or publishing industries [Note 1 under Entry Requirements]; (b) have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Secondary 3 standard; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and simple English; and (c) undergo and pass a trade test in printing [Note 2 under Entry Requirements].