HKIOSW DELIVERS THE WOSTEP 3000 HOUR WATCHMAKING PROGRAM

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1 DEVELOPING THE SWISS WATCHMAKING PROFESSION IN HONG KONG HKIOSW DELIVERS THE WOSTEP 3000 HOUR WATCHMAKING PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Imagine over 400 mechanical parts, precisely fabricated by a pair of delicate hands in a small wrist watch case. The mechanical movement works seamlessly. This timepiece does not only tell the time. There are series of historical renown behind the watch movement, the watch case and the brand name. Data provided by Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry Nowadays, more customers adore the art of a Swiss watch. In the worldwide distribution of Swiss watches, Hong Kong is the largest, and has recorded a constant double digit growth since For every single watch sold in the markets (China, Hong Kong and other countries in Asia Pacific), it needs a high quality service on a regular basis. THE CURRICULUM - Hong Kong Institute Of Swiss Watchmaking (HKIOSW) is a partnership school with WOSTEP (Watchmakers Of Switzerland Training and Education Program) delivering the WOSTEP 3000 Hours Watchmaking Program commencing each year with and intake of six students per class. This is a traditional Swiss watchmaking training based on 2 disciplines, micromechanics and watch service. It is a 2 years full time program giving the students the foundation to become a highly skilled watchmaker. RECOGNITION, CAREER OPPORTUNITY The graduate would get an internationally recognized WOSTEP Diploma, which has the highest reputation within the Swiss watch industry. A fully trained watchmaker plays an important role in retaining the fine art and heritage of every single timepiece that is sold and serviced to a prestige customer. His / her responsibilities are in the field of technical support and customer consultation; supports to retain or even increase the value of the product and the brand name. This specialized 3000 hours intensive training program cultivates the graduate a solid foundation toward a successful career in Swiss watchmaking. A full eight months of micromechanics at the beginning of our Certified Watchmaking Course is the groundwork upon which you will continue to build a lifetime of learning. It all begins with the basics of filing, sawing, drilling, heat treating, turning and all other operations necessary to manufacture parts for a watch. The remainder of the Certified Watchmaking Course is dedicated to mastering the intricacies of every basic component and system of modern Swiss mechanical and quartz watches. This program of study follows the path of service from the winding & setting to the motor organ through the gear train & escapement and finally to the oscillator. Complications such as automatic winding, calendars, and chronographs are studied after the basics are mastered. RAPL/ 1/2

2 TUITION The 2 years tuition fee is HK$60,000, this fee includes: Watch tool kit Text books Tuition fees Payment of the tuition is split into 4 installments. For graduate who are accepted by Richemont as a permanent watchmaker, the tuition could be reimbursed by Richemont in a period of 3 years after graduation. ADMISSION FOR 2013 The admission for academic year is now opened. Details are shown below: No. of available places 6 Application deadline September Interview, aptitude test October 2012 Confirm of offer November 2012 Program commencement January 2013 Entry requirement: Good eye sight and passionate in watchmaking; Sit and concentrate for extended periods of time; See and delicately manipulate small mechanisms, apparatus and components by using specialized instruments, hand tools, and equipments. WOSTEP Watchmakers Of Switzerland Training and Educational Program, is a non-profit foundation in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Its members belong to reputable Swiss watch manufacturers and their associates. WOSTEP offers partnership to Watchmaking School in the world to deliver the wellknown Swiss watchmaking programs. HKIOSW is fully funded by Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd. Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewellery, luxury watches and writing instruments. The Group's luxury interests encompass several of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Roger Dubuis, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, Panerai and Montblanc. Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd. Is committed to the sustainability of Swiss watchmaking by developing young professional watchmakers to serve the Swiss watch industry in the Asia Pacific Region. Application procedure: Fill in the application form (with 2 referee reports). Send the completed application form by registered post, to: HKIOSW Admissions Office Room st floor 909 Cheung Sha Wan Rd Lai Chi Kok Candidates would be acknowledged within two weeks upon receipt of application form. Candidate would be informed the eligibility for interview and aptitude test in late Oct ALUMNI Students from class of have all successfully graduated from the WOSTEP certification. Ken Lee (Watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin) was once an apprentice in watch-making industry. Shortly after his graduation from WOSTEP, thanks to the knowledge of mastering complication timepieces he equipped in the WOSTEP 3000hr course, he is now the watchmaker at Vacheron Constantin. For more information, please visit our website at or us at info.hk@iosw.com RAPL/ 2/2

3 APPLICATION FORM Please attach recent photo here Personal particulars: First name: Date of birth (Y/M/D): HKID card #: Nationality: Address - Flat/Floor: Name of building: District: In case of emergency: Name of contact: Form #: 13/ Family name: Marital status: Block: Street / Road: HK/KL/NT: Working experience in chronological order (if any): Relationship: Academic records in chronological order: What is your motivation for this program (explain in few words): Candidate s signature: I accept the Data Protection Statement on page 3 of this application form 1/3

4 Referee 1: Name: **(Mr/Ms/Miss/Mrs) Title: Organization: How long do you know the candidate (years)? Relationship to candidate Strength of the Weakness of the How would you see the program is suitable for the Referee s signature: Referee 2: Name: **(Mr/Ms/Miss/Mrs) Title: Organization: How long do you know the candidate (years)? Relationship to candidate Strength of the Weakness of the How would you see the program is suitable for the Referee s signature: I accept the Data Protection Statement on page 3 of this application form 2/3

5 DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT INFORMATION AND CONSENT REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THIS STATEMENT BEFORE SUBMITTING INFORMATION ABOUT THEMSELVES OR THEIR CV When completing the application form for one of the Institute of Swiss Watchmaking's ("IOSW") schools, that is the North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking ("NAIOSW ") and/or the Hong Kong Institute of Swiss Watchmaking ("HKIOSW ") and/or the China Institute of Swiss Watchmaking ("CNIOSW"), all Applicants will be required to provide specific information about themselves. Providing this information is obligatory in order to assess each application. In the event that consent is withheld or personal information not provided, the IOSW schools may reject applications for the WOSTEP program, such information being required to evaluate candidates during the assessment process. All personal information will be incorporated in a personal information file and completed whilst studying with one of the IOSW schools. Students are advised that the IOSW schools holds information about them not only to manage student recruitment, admission and registration but also with regard to study, examination, graduation and other student services including post study careers. Information is shared between various sections of the IOSW schools in North America, Hong Kong and China for operational reasons (for example, the Data Officer notifies changes of address to the various departments on a 'need to know' basis). Such information may also be disclosed to external agencies where the IOSW or one of the schools has a legal obligation to inform such agencies, for example Student loan companies, other sponsors, local authorities, etc. If, at the end of the WOSTEP program, students have unpaid debts to either of the IOSW schools, the IOSW may, at its discretion, pass this information to debt collecting agencies. The IOSW schools also use student information, notably, as follows providing progress reports to student sponsors of students (except relatives); publication of the names of graduating students in the degree ceremony graduation programme; informing other educational institutions of the degree awards made to their former pupils; providing references to education institutions and potential employers. Furthermore, student data may be transmitted to companies affiliated to Richemont. With respect to the processing of personal information carried out by the IOSW and its schools, students maintain the right, in particular, to receive confirmation as to the existence or nonexistence of such Personal Information, the manner in which such Personal Information is used, the right to obtain the communication, in an understandable form, of the processed Personal formation and of their origin, together with information regarding the motives for processing such Personal Information. On leaving an IOSW school, Students may also request that such Personal Information is removed, updated or otherwise modified or that their data be made anonymous. If students do not wish the IOSW schools to use their information for such purposes, they must inform their local Academic Office in writing. In addition, should students not wish their degree award details published in newspapers or the graduation booklet, or if they do not want their former educational institutions to be informed of their awards, then written notice must be given to their Academic Office within seven days of completing final examinations. They receive the alumni magazine and other information offering the opportunity to stay in contact with fellow students and the IOSW. Should students not wish to receive such communications, they must notify their Academic Office this can be done at any time after students have qualified. Personal Information is maintained by each of the IOWS schools respectively with regard to their students and they will use their best endeavours to ensure that Personal Information is kept secure, in particular, that access to Personal Information will be secured and password protected at all times, the access profile being made available to authorised personnel only. Should students have any queries about the protection of their Personal Information, they should contact the Academic office of their school. By signing the present statement or clicking on the consent button You confirm that you explicitly consent to the processing of Your Personal Information and to the communication of such Personal Information as described above. 3/3