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GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT.
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F.OT
below.)
Care
should also be
avnarionna (monerally
hv
that taken
points scored for
those who are older) do not
nullify the effect of points for age. For these reasons, it is
necessary to "cap" experience points at 15 years.
15.
However, the value of experience for businessman cannot "Longer years of experience does
maketh." businessman
be solely measured in years.
not by itself
is
a better
arguably
better
reflected
in
his
The value of a
direct
businessman contribution to the economy as measured by his earnings from
dividends and
the
salaries, bonuses,
derived from profits
business in
It is thus proposed which he is actively engaged. that points scored for experience for businessman should take account of his success in business, defined as average earnings declared for tax purposes for the last three years.
16.
Education/training
in general,
better
is
a>
all altribule because,
a better-educated or more highly-trained person is A maximum of able to contribute to society and economy.
150 points may be scored under this head divided as follows:
(a)
General Education (Max. 50 points)
10 points for completion of Primary 6, 20 points for completion of Secondary Form 3 (compulsory education limit in Hong Kong), 30 points for completion of Form 40 points for completion of Form 7, and 50 points for completion of first degree.
5,
(b) Basic Vocational/Professional Qualification
(Max. 50 points)
Points scored under this sub-head take account of the
level
of
the
training/qualification
vocational/professional
basic
required
for entry into each
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