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；
(f) 在適當程度的技能測驗取得及格成績；以及
(g) 在《基本法及香港國安法》測試取得及格成績[請參閱註]。

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 and English Languages 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;
(f) be able to pass a trade test at the appropriate level; and
(g) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [See Note].