Examination Information Seminar cum Certificate Presentation Ceremony
on 20 October 2011

Mr. Leslie TANG, President of HKSS, talked about the importance of obtaining statistical profession qualifications in a knowledge-based society in Hong Kong

Mr. FUNG Hing-wang, Chairman of the Examination Board of HKSS, shared with the audience the latest development of the examinations offered by HKSS

(From right to left) Mr. Leslie TANG of HKSS, Dr. WONG Heung of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Mr. FUNG of HKSS, Mr. Raymond TAM of Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and Mr. John LAM of HKSS answered questions during the Seminar

Two candidates, who had successfully obtained the Graduate Diploma and Higher Certificate respectively, shared their experiences in preparing for the examination

ˇ§As Hong Kong develops into a knowledge-based society, statistics has become the essential tool for daily operation and decision making in both business and public sectors. There is increasing demand for qualified statistical professionals in all fields, including in particular finance, risk management, actuary, market research, quality management, etc. Obtaining statistical profession qualifications will greatly enhance oneˇ¦s competitive edge,ˇ¨ said Mr. Leslie TANG, President of Hong Kong Statistical Society (HKSS), in the HKSS Examination Seminar cum Certificate Presentation Ceremony held on 20 October 2011.

Mr. FUNG Hing-Wang, Chairman of the Examination Board of HKSS, said ˇ§The HKSS examination is a recommendable avenue for obtaining qualifications at various levels of the statistical profession.ˇ¨ Mr. Fung also shared with the audience the importance of acquiring qualifications of the statistical profession.

ˇ§In the past ten years, we are very pleased to see that many persons have joined the statistical profession by obtaining qualifications at various levels of the HKSS examination. In the 2011 round of the examination, 78 candidates took a total of 204 examination papers. So far, 23 candidates have obtained the Graduate Diploma, 65 candidates the Higher Certificate and 63 candidates the Ordinary Certificate. Almost half of the candidates obtaining Ordinary or Higher Certificates scored credit or distinction,ˇ¨ continued Mr. Fung.

In the 2011 round of the examination, the following candidates have successfully passed examinations at different levels. Their achievements are listed below :-

Awarded with Graduate Diploma in 2011
CHAN Kwok Wai (with Credit)
CHOY Kwok Wai
TANG Chak Ho
WONG Sau Ming

Awarded with Higher Certificate in 2011
FUNG Pak Hey, Henry (Distinction)
HON Pok Man (Distinction)
SO Tsz Kin (Credit)
LUI Wang Ho
NGAN Kiu Wai

Successfully completed selected Graduate Diploma modules in 2011
CHEN Hao
CHOW Chi Chung
FONG Kam Yin
HUNG Pui Chuen
LEONG Pun Cheng
LEUNG Joe Yin
PANG Ka Yin
WONG Kin Chi
WONG Mei Wa

Successfully completed selected Higher Certificate modules in 2011
CHAN Chi Io
CHAU Man Him
CHEUNG Hei Sing
CHONG Chui Shan
HO Taine Ting Hin
LAI Cho Yau
LAM Hin Tai
LAM Sze Man
LAU King Tak
LEUNG Ka Ho
MOK Ka Wai
NG Yat Ming, Mike
SHAM Koon Leung
SUM Wai Hung
TAM Lok Kwan
TANG Wai Keong
TSANG Pui Wah
WONG Yin Lung

Successfully completed selected Ordinary Certificate modules in 2011
LEE Wing Yan

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