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


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.


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Download  Overview of Newly Added Units of Competency

Download  Glossary Comparison Table

Functional Area
QF Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Total
QF Level 1:
0
QF Level 2:
1
QF Level 3:
0
QF Level 4:
3
QF Level 5:
8
QF Level 6:
2
QF Level 7:
1
Total:
15
QF Level 1:
0
QF Level 2:
0
QF Level 3:
2
QF Level 4:
4
QF Level 5:
7
QF Level 6:
3
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
16
QF Level 1:
0
QF Level 2:
0
QF Level 3:
1
QF Level 4:
2
QF Level 5:
6
QF Level 6:
1
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
10
QF Level 1:
1
QF Level 2:
1
QF Level 3:
1
QF Level 4:
6
QF Level 5:
6
QF Level 6:
1
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
16
QF Level 1:
0
QF Level 2:
0
QF Level 3:
1
QF Level 4:
4
QF Level 5:
2
QF Level 6:
2
QF Level 7:
1
Total:
10
QF Level 1:
0
QF Level 2:
1
QF Level 3:
10
QF Level 4:
20
QF Level 5:
14
QF Level 6:
1
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
46
QF Level 1:
0
QF Level 2:
0
QF Level 3:
7
QF Level 4:
5
QF Level 5:
16
QF Level 6:
3
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
31
QF Level 1:
2
QF Level 2:
12
QF Level 3:
45
QF Level 4:
22
QF Level 5:
1
QF Level 6:
0
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
82
QF Level 1:
1
QF Level 2:
3
QF Level 3:
10
QF Level 4:
5
QF Level 5:
5
QF Level 6:
0
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
24
QF Level 1:
1
QF Level 2:
1
QF Level 3:
6
QF Level 4:
11
QF Level 5:
4
QF Level 6:
1
QF Level 7:
0
Total:
24
QF Level 1:
5
QF Level 2:
19
QF Level 3:
83
QF Level 4:
82
QF Level 5:
69
QF Level 6:
14
QF Level 7:
2
Total:
274

SCS-based / SGC-based Course

The Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) ITAC has formulated the of SCS (version 1) for the industry in 2015.  In response to the continuous development and evolution of the industry, the ITAC is expected to complete the revision of SCS (version 2) by 2025 to align with the evolving market dynamics and the industry’s practical needs.

SCS-based Training Packages

The Manufacturing Technology (Tooling, Metals & Plastics) ITAC will explore the need of developing SCS-based training packages to encourage enterprises and education and training providers to develop courses more closely aligned with the needs of industry.