Advanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme - Pilot Scheme (Skills Enhancement Courses)

To alleviate manpower shortage in construction industry, with the support of Development Bureau, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) launches the "Advanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme - Pilot Scheme (Skills Enhancement Courses)" to train up semi-skilled workers to become skilled workers.

This course is open for application by eligible semi-skilled workers who should apply at the training bodies offering the courses under this Scheme. Courses are tuition-free. Students who succeed in obtaining the Trade Test qualification and registering as a registered skilled worker of the relevant trade under the “Construction Workers Registration Ordinance” will be awarded a bonus of HK$16,000.

Courses by Training Bodies (Subject to Application of Related Training Bodies in 2024/25 Academic Year)

Courses	Length of Training (Hours)	Training Bodies
15 courses:		Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union (Enquiry: 2388 6887 / 2332 6866)
1. Bricklayer	75
2. Glazier
3. Plumber	90
4. Metal Scaffolder
5. Metal Worker
6. Window Frame Installer
7. Bamboo Scaffolder
8. Carpenter (Formwork - Building Construction)
9. Refrigeration/Air-conditioning/Ventilation Mechanic (Electrical Control)
10. Joiner
11. General Welder
12. Tiler	105
13. Plasterer
14. Electrical Wireman	106
15. Painter and Decorator
5 courses:		The Federation of Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Industries Trade Unions; or Hong Kong Kowloon Electrical Engineering & Appliances Trade Workers Union (Enquiry: 2626 1927)
1. Control Panel Assembler	90
2. Plumber
3. Refrigeration / Air-conditioning /Ventilation Mechanic(Unitary System)
4. Building Security System Mechanic
5. Electrical Wireman	106
3 courses:		Hong Kong Construction Services Association (Enquiry: 5544 8180)
1. Paving Block Layer	75
2. Fire Service Electrical Fitter	90
3. Painter and Decorator	106
1 courses:		The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (HK) Limited (Enquiry: 2332 7279)
1. Electrical Wireman	106
6 courses:		Hong Kong Construction Industry Registered Specialist Trade Union Federation (Enquiry: 6031 4685 or 6441 3029)
1. Bricklayer	75
2. Paving Block Layer
3. Metal Scaffolder	90
4. Carpenter (Formwork - Building Construction)
5. Tiler	105
6. Painter and Decorator	106
2 course:		Hong Kong Vocational Skills Training School (Enquiry: 3956 2310)
1. Plumber	90
2. Electrical Wireman	106
1 course:		Hong Kong Unity Construction Workmate Home (Enquiry: 2388 1389 / 2388 1189)
1. Carpenter (Formwork - Building Construction)	90
3 courses:		Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Federation Limited (Enquiry: 97981247)
1. Glazier	75
2. Metal Scaffolder	90
3. Window Frame Installer

Commencement Date
Details to be Announced by Training Bodies

Length of Training
Offering 75 hours, 90 hours, 105 hours and 106 hours (according to trade) in both classroom and workshop trainings.

Student Eligibility

i) Eligible employees in Hong Kong (i.e. persons legally residing in Hong Kong who are free to be employed or work without conditions, including Hong Kong permanent residents and new arrivals); and

ii) Semi-skilled worker of the applied trade with at least 1 year post-qualification relevant working experience (counting from the issuance date of certificate); Except for "Paving Block Layer”, because there is no Intermediate Trade Test qualification, the academic qualification must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience; and

iii) Has not taken the courses offered or funded by the CIC and HKIC over one year prior to application.

iv) Working experience is verified by the employer/training bodies.

* For "Paving Block Layer”, because there is no Intermediate Trade Test qualification, the academic qualification must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Scheme Information

Framework Document

Application Form

CIC Enquiry
2100 9000