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.

For information regarding the new enhanced training support measures for unemployed or underemployed construction workers in the 2025/26 academic year, please contact the training bodies for application details and refer to the FAQ for further information.

Details to be Announced by Training Bodies

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

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 construction related 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 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.

Phone: +852 2100 9000 (Collaboration Scheme)