The Intermediate Tradesman Collaborative Training Scheme (ITCTS) follows "First-hire-then-train" approach. Students are first employed by the employer, then they will receive an initial training provided by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) with up to HK$10,200/month allowance. After the initial training, students will undergo on-site training provided by the employer. During on-site training period, students can get Stable Monthly Salary. At the end of training, students are required to take the relevant Intermediate Trade Test (ITT) / Certification Test / Completion Test provided by the CIC. Students who pass the ITT / Certification Test / Completion Test and register as a registered semi-skilled worker of the relevant trade under the “Construction Workers Registration Ordinance” will be awarded a one-off bonus of HK$10,000.
Category | Work Trade | Training Period |
Building and Civil Work Trade | Painter and Decorator | 6 months |
Bar Bender and Fixer | 5 months | |
False Ceiliing Installer | 4.5 months | |
Metal Scaffolder | 3 months | |
Specialist Marine Work Trade* | Underwater Geotextile Special Barge Operator | 6 months |
Plant and Equipment Operator Work Trade# | Bulldozer Operator | 1-2 months |
Crawler-mounted Mobile Crane Operator | 3 months | |
Electrical & Mechanical Work Trade | Electrical Wireman | 6 months |
Repair, Maintenance, Alterations and Additions Work Trade | Repair, Maintenance, Alterations and Additions (Building Construction)* | 6 months |
* Intermediate Trade Test is not applicable to the work trade marked with '*'. Students will be awarded a Completion Certificate after the students have successfully completed the training scheme and passed the test.
# Intermediate Trade Test is not applicable to Plant and Equipment Operator Work Trade. Students will be awarded the Certificate of the relevant trade after the students have successfully completed the training scheme and passed the Certification Test.
- Initial training provided by HKIC
- On-site training provided by the employer
- Aged 18 or above; and
- 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
- For those who have not taken the below courses within one year:
- Full-time Short Course/Enhanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme (ECMTS) offered by Construction Industry Council (CIC) or Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC);or
- Other full-time training courses offered by CIC or HKIC or other training bodies funded by CIC or HKIC;or
- To ensure the optimal use of training places, holders of trade test or intermediate trade test qualification are not eligible to participate in the Scheme of relevant trades.
Employers may have other requirements. The applicant may consult the employer directly.
Enquiry: +852 2100 9000 (Collaboration Scheme)
HKID holds recruitment days every month and welcomes participation in on-the-spot interviews.