The Development Bureau and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) have been adopting a multi-pronged strategy to address the manpower demand of the construction industry. In addition to the Intermediate Tradesman Collaborative Training Scheme (Skills Enhancement Courses) Special Class of "Multi-skills" launched earlier, the Advanced Construction Manpower Training Scheme - Pilot Scheme (Skills Enhancement Courses) Special Class of "Multi-skilled” will be launched in May 2025 to encourage workers to receive training in another trade and upgrade their skills to senior craftsmen.

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

75-106 hours, The training period is specified by Training Bodies

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)  Has obtained other relevant work trade of the intermediate trade test certificate or trade test certificate qualification; and

iii) Registered as registered semi-skilled workers or registered skilled workers under Construction Workers Registration Ordinance (non-relevant work trade); and

iv) With at least 3-year construction related experience (verified by the training bodies); and

v) For those who have not taken the courses funded by the CIC and HKIC over one year prior to application.

$4500

Phone: +852 2100 9000 (Collaboration Scheme)