MORS Awards 2014

The 2014 “Macao Occupational Skills Recognition System” (MORS) Gold
Pin Competition Award Presentation Ceremony held at the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT). Mr. Cheng Wai Tong, Deputy Director of Macau Government Tourist Office, Mr. Lau Wai Meng, Deputy Director of Labour Affairs Bureau, Mr. Lei Pou Loi, President of Macao Hotelier Association, Mr. Samuel Yeung, Chairman of Macau Hotel Association and Mr. William Wong, President of Macau Retail Management Association, presented awards to the winners.

Launched in 2001, Macao Occupational Skills Recognition System (MORS) is a joint effort of the Tourism Industry of Macao and IFT with the main objective to upgrade human resources in the industry through the introduction of a certification scheme for a number of professions.  At this moment, skills standards are introduced for the following occupations:

• Assistant Cook (Western Kitchen)
• Bartender
• Chinese Cook – Cantonese Cuisine (Elementary)
• Chinese Cook – Cantonese Cuisine (Intermediate)
• Chinese Cook – Cantonese Dim Sum (Elementary)
• Chinese Cook – Cantonese Dim Sum (Intermediate)
• Concierge and Bell Attendant
• Customer Relations Officer
• Floral Designer
• Front Desk Agent
• Retail Sales Officer
• Room Attendant
• Security Officer for Tourism and Gaming Industry
• Travel Consultant
• Waiter / Waitress (Chinese Restaurant Service)
• Waiter / Waitress (Western Restaurant Service)
• Western Pastry and Bakery Chef

2014 Winners

Bartender Gold Pin
JOSEPH EDWARD CORTEZ SANCHEZ, MGM MACAU
KENNETH DE CHAVEZ ABARICIA, STARWORLD HOTEL