Emblem of Construction Industry Training Authority (CITA)

Opening Ceremony of Construction Industry Training Centre

Kowloon Bay Training Centre was launched to provide basic craft courses

The 1st Graduation Ceremony of Construction Industry Training Authority (CITA) was held

New Territories' District Commissioners visiting

Membership of CITA 1978

The number of graduates of all courses was 522

Membership of CITA 1979

Short Courses such as bar-bending & fixing, levelling & setting-out and construction plant operating were launched to address industry needs

Mr. Chris Patten, paid a visit at the Campus

Officiated at the foundation stone laying ceremony, the then Chief Secretary of Hong Kong - Sir Charles Philip Haddon-Cave

The Technician Apprentice Course was founded in 1980

The Kwai Chung Training Centre was completed adding basic crafts courses, technician apprentice courses and short courses

The opening ceremony of Kwai Chung Training Centre was officiated by the then Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Edward Youde

Membership of CITA 1982

The number of graduates of all courses was 810

The temporary training ground at Flat Hill Quarry, Kowloon Bay was leased for the provision of plant operation and other courses

C.I.T.A Newsletter 1986

C.I.T.A Newsletter 1987

The Aberdeen Training Centre was completed adding basic crafts courses, Technician Apprentice Courses and short courses

Launched new CITA logo

The number of graduates of all courses was 1,825

Implementation of trade test services and formulate technical standards for the industry

Joined Solar Summer Fun Program with RTHK

The temporary training ground at Ngau Chi Wan was leased to increase the output of construction plant operatives

The operation of town office in Sheung Wan commenced to provide lecture rooms for part-time courses in management and safety

CITA Graduation Ceremony of the Construction Management & Supervisor Training Programmes

Courses related with Crane Operation Certification Test was added

The number of graduates of all courses was 8,857

Membership of CITA 1994

The Sheung Shui Training Centre commenced operation

The Management Training and Trade Testing Centre was converted from the previous Aberdeen Training Centre

Mandatory Basic Safety Training Course (Construction Industry Safety Card Course) was founded

Opening Ceremony of Management Training and Trade Testing Centre

Held the First International Conference on Construction Training

All practical training from September onwards has been conducted under ISO9000 working environment

The number of graduates of all courses was 11,937

Participated the WorldSkills Competition for the first time and our outstanding graduates were nominated to take part in the contests of “Painting and Decorating” & "Plumbing and Heating". The photo was taken from the flag-presentation ceremony.

Wai Yip Street Training Ground and Shatin Training Ground were granted by the Government. The latter was a replacement site for the Ngau Chi wan Training Ground

Annual training capacity of the full-time courses were increased to 6,263

A total of 42,570 construction workers attended the enhanced Green Card Courses

An Employers Subsidy Scheme was put on trial

Membership of CITA 1999

Over 160,000 workers were trained and issued the ‘Green Card”

A number of course advisory committees were formed

Supervisory staff training courses were newly offered to the sub-contractors of the bar-bending, plumbing, bamboo and plastering

The number of graduates of all courses was 196,279

The Sheung Yuet Road Training Ground and Wai Lok Street Training Ground were granted by the Government as replacement sites for the Flat Hill Training Ground

To strengthen the content of full time training courses by adding elements in related trades and add in training in civil engineering

Membership of CITA 2001

The Graduation Ceremony of the CITA is presided over by the Member of the Legislative Council - Leung Chun Ying

Launched multi-skills training scheme

The number of graduates of all courses was 176,664

Combined a number of related short courses

Collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering HK to bring in their specialists to train up our instructors in character façade rendering and rockwork

Newly introduced the Housing Department- supported “Maintenance Is Service Training Course - Module for Contractor's Staff”

Site practices were added to 2-year Basic Craft Courses

Extended the training period of some Basic Crafts courses to two years, trainees of these courses were required to learn two related skills

The number of graduates of all courses was 69,788

Extend the training period of some Construction Supervisor/Technician Programme to two years; site practice was added

CITA was appointed by the Construction Workers Registration Authority as the Registrar under the Construction Workers Registration Ordinance

CITA Dinner Reception before Amalgamation

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) was then established in 2007.

CITA was incorporated into CIC in 2008 and continue its training and trade test functions under the name of "Construction Industry Council Training Academy" (CICTA)

Launched Construction Industry Youth Training Scheme

The Construction Industry Expo and Hong Kong Youth Skill Competition was held in Tin Shui Wai

Introduced a number of new silver-card safety courses for specific trades and specified courses

The number of graduates of all courses was 56,617

Initiated a project of “bringing our training into the needed community” at the locations where the unemployment rate and cost of travelling to urban areas were higher

New Tin Shui Wai Training Centre was established in 90 days

New Apprenticeship Subsidy Scheme was put on trial to enhance the retention rate of our graduates in the industry

10 new short courses and part-time courses were introduced

Offered the first Building Information Modeling Basic Course

Newly offered a wide scope of. Authorized Signatory 【Registered Contractor】Top-Up Courses

Ground Breaking Ceremony of Tin Shui Wai Training Centre was officiated by Mrs Carrie Lam, the then Secretary for Development

Launched the Enhanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme

Mrs Carrie Lam, the then Secretary for Development visited Tin Shui Wai Training Ground

Launched the “Contractor Cooperative Training Scheme”

"The Build Up Training Programme" jointly Launched by Development Bureau

Developed 13 new training courses including heritage conservation and site safety courses for site supervisory personnel

A CIC trainee won the Medallion of Excellence in the Wall and Floor Tiling Trade in the “41st WorldSkills Competition 2011” in London, UK

Held Construction Industry Resource Centre cum Construction JobsNet Opening Ceremony in February

A series of RTHK documentary episodes named “A Dream Comes True” were aired in primetime television slots

Acquisition of five parcels of land from the Government as training grounds at Tai Po, Siu Lun Street, Tung Chau Street, Wong Lung Hang and Yuen Kong

Offered a vocational Cantonese course for ethnic minority groups

The number of graduates of all courses was 70,813. The number of graduates for Bar-bending Course and Formwork Course increased vividly from a few dozens per year to 500 some this year

Launched the On-the-job Training Subsidy Scheme

Set up a number of outdoor training grounds and took on the simulation techniques for mechanical operation

Provided a training allowance to the first year E&M students of the Diploma in Vocational Education Programme (DVE) of the Vocational Training Council (VTC)

Increased the skills training places for rehabilitated offenders

Produced two new TV drama series, “Dreams Come True” in collaboration with the Development Bureau and RTHK

Held the World Skills Hong Kong Competition cum Fun Day at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and attracted over 23,000 visitors

Launched a “Build Your Life Mentorship Programme”

Achieved the goal of the Enhanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme in November, one month ahead of schedule

The number of graduates of all courses was 80,581, including a record high of 5,100 full-time graduates

A graduate was awarded Medallion for Excellence in the “43rd WorldSkills Competition” in São Paulo, Brazil

Launched the Advanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme (ACMTS)

Opened a new training ground in Kai Fook Road, Kowloon Bay

Introduced skills enhancement courses for ethnic minority construction workers

Embodied the concept of “Holistic Education” in our training, trainees were encouraged to take part in the new Construction Industry Sports and Volunteering Programme

Introduced the new trainees referral scheme

Established Building Information Modelling (BIM) Innovation and Development Centre at Kowloon Bay Training Centre

Launched in-house Skills Enhancement Courses under the “Advanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme – Pilot Scheme”

Appointed an Accredited CPD Programme Provider by the Water Supplies Department

Cooperate with the Hong Kong Construction Association, Young Members Society and Hong Kong Repertory Theatre to promote HKIC programmes by drama

Organised diversified activities to strengthen the connection with secondary schools, e.g. Sharing sessions with principals, taster programmes etc.

Organized Whole Person Development Lecture to share the experience of how to face and overcome difficulties and achieve life goals

Launched new TVC & Print advertisements as well as an eye-catching course promotional van

Establishment of HKIC

Establishment of STEM Alliance

Participated in Education Careers Expo 2018

Organized Whole Person Development Lecture

Programmes started to be recognised by Qualifications Framework

Safety Experience Training Center was established at Kwai Chung Campus. The certre consists of eight simulation training areas to simulate real accident scenarios on construction sites

Launched Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) related course

Launched the CIC Approved Technical Talents Training Programme to provide systematic apprentice training

Launched the School of Professional Development in Construction (SPDC)

45th Anniversary of Construction Training in Hong Kong

Published the first-ever historical publication on construction training in Hong Kong

Launched the HKIC anthem to promote the vision & mission of HKIC, and to enhance the pride of students for being part of the construction industry

Development Project of HKIC Kowloon Bay, Kwai Chung and Sheung Shui Campuses were completed and the Ceremony for Completion was held

All Certificate in Construction and Diploma in Construction programmes were recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework as Level 2 and Level 3 respectively

Launched the brand new “Construction Pathway Project” API

Signed Memorandum of Intent with HKMU to foster academic collaboration

HKIC Advanced Diploma Programmes were recognised as Level 4 under the Qualification Framework, and the “Construction Pathway Project” (CPP) was fully launched

First batch of graduates of the Diploma in Construction (Bar Bending & Fixing)

Launched the part-time “Professional Diploma in Construction for Special Trades” Programme, provide articulation pathway for Diploma in Construction graduates

Graduate of Diploma in Construction (Metal Works & Welding) LAM Man-chun was awarded the Medallion for Excellence in Welding at the "Worldskills Competition 2022"