Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) (Second Edition) and Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP)

Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) Specification of Competency Standards (Second Edition)

The Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) ITAC developed the first edition of the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) in 2015. In response to the industry’s continuous development and transformation, the ITAC completed a review and revision of the SCS and published the second edition on 28 August 2026, to address changing market needs and support the industry’s ongoing development.

Download  Full Version of the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)

Download  Comparison Table of New and Existing Units of Competency

Download  Overview of Newly Added Units of Competency

Download  Glossary Comparison Table

Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) and Competency Requirements of Related Job Posts in the Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) Industry

The Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) ITAC launched the Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP) on 28 August 2026. The VQP sets out the competency requirements of key job posts across 10 functional areas and maps them to the relevant Units of Competency (UoCs) in the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS). It serves as a reference for employers, practitioners and the industry, and encourages education and training providers to develop VQP programmes that meet the competency requirements and demand of the relevant job posts.

Download  Vocational Qualifications Pathway (VQP)

Download  Overview of Newly Added Job Posts, Duties and Related Units of Competency

＊The job functions, job titles and career progression pathways may vary among companies.