FAQ
Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificate |
About Application |
1. How can I apply for the one-year and two-year full-time programmes? |
Submit your application through the online application system available on the Hong Kong Institue of Construction(HKIC) website at www.hkic.edu.hk; |
2. How long will it take for me to receive notification after I submit my application? |
Applicants will normally receive a response within approximately one to seven working days. |
3. Can I enrol in more than one programme at the same time? |
No. If the applicant submits the application form repeatedly, the Institue will automatically cancel the previous form submitted by the applicant and only process the last submitted form without prior notice. |
4. I have completed a full-time course at the Institue, can I re-enrol in another full-time course? |
Yes, but subject to the following conditions. |
About the interview |
5. When will the interview be arranged? |
One-year and two-year full-time programmes are open for application between January and August each year, and interviews will be arranged for eligible applicants. |
6. When will I know the result of the interview? |
If applicants are eligible, submit all documents and pass the interview, they will be issued with an "Direct Offer Letter"; |
7. Why is my application rejected? |
The following are some of the more common reasons for rejection of an application for admission: |
Full-time Programmes of Certificate in Construction, Diploma in Construction and Advanced Diploma |
8. What are the features of the Full-time Certificate in Construction , Diploma in Construction and Advanced Diploma programmes? What are the prospects after completing the programmes? |
The one-year and two-year full-time programmes provide students with a "through-train" pathway to vocational and professional development in the construction industry. Graduates of the one-year full-time Certificate in Construction (QF Level 2) and Diploma in Construction (QF Level 3) programmes can progress to the part-time Professional Diploma in Construction Specialised Trade (QF Level 4) and the" Approved Technical Talents Training Programmes" (ATP) for articulation to a top-up degree programme offered by a partner university or tertiary institution to develop their academic qualifications and skills simultaneously. Graduates of the two-year full-time Advanced Diploma who have completed the programme with QF Level 4 qualifications can progress directly to a top-up degree programme at a university or tertiary institution with which the HKIC has an agreement, and progress towards a career as an engineering management or professional. The three programmes combine academic theory and vocational skills, and cover innovative technologies in the construction industry, whole-person development (60 hours of sports training and 30 hours of volunteer service) and foundation skills subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics and IT applications) to enhance students' knowledge in communication skills, work ethics, safety practices and technology applications. For more information on the features and content of the Certifiicate in Construction, please visit: For Diploma in Construction programme features and content, please visit: For Advanced Diploma programme features and content, please visit: |
9. What is the medium of instruction for the course? |
The medium of instruction is Chinese (Cantonese) and the lecture notes are mainly in Chinese. |
10. What are the start dates and locations of classes? |
The one-year and two-year full-time programmes commence in September each year. The main venue for the Certificate in Construction and Diploma in Construction is the Sheung Shui Campus and the main venue for the Advanced Diploma is the Kowloon Bay Campus; students will have the opportunity to attend courses at different campuses or training grounds during the training period. Diploma in Construction (Bar Bending and Fixing) and Diploma in Construction (Formwork) will be conducted at outdoor training grounds. |
11. What are the school hours? |
Monday to Friday: 8:20am to 5:00pm |
12. Is there a fee for the one-year and two-year full-time programmes? Are there any allowance for the courses? |
Tuition is free and training allowance is provided. |
13. Will the Institute help me to find a job? |
The HKIC has a "Career Support Services", which liaises with employers in the industry to identify job vacancies and help graduates to enter the construction industry. The employment rate of graduates exceeds 90%. |
14. What is the monthly starting salary for students of one-year and two-year full-time programmes after graduation? |
The average starting salary for graduates of one-year and two-year full-time programmes is approximately HK$16,000 per month (based on graduate employment data as at September 2022), and up to HK$24,500 per month in the first year for individual trades under the "Approved Technical Talents Training Programmes". |
15. Is there any age limit for admission to the one-year and two-year full-time programmes? |
The minimum age for admission is 15 (as at the class starts in September) to meet the requirements of the "Apprenticeship Ordinance" for employment as an apprentice of construction site contractor. |
16. Are there any special entry requirements for the one-year and two-year full-time programmes? |
In addition to the basic entry requirements, there is a physical fitness test for Diploma in Construction (Bar Bending and Fixing), a colour vision deficiency test for Diploma in Construction (Electrical Installation) and Certificate in Construction (Electrical Installation), and a colour vision test for Diploma in Construction (Painting and Decoration) and Certificate in Construction (Painting and Decoration), which applicants are required to take and pass. |
17. Are there any English classes for the one-year and two-year full-time programmes? |
One-year or two-year full-time programmes are conducted in Cantonese. Applicants must be able to write in Chinese and understand Cantonese. For applicants who wish to enrol in courses conducted in English, please refer to the "Short Course - Enhanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme (For unemployed & people who wish to change their career, Medium of Instruction - English)" available at https://www.hkic.edu.hk/.../enhanced_construction_manpower _training_scheme_english |