This programme is recognized under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework.
QF Level: 2
QF Registration No.: 23/001144/L2
Registration Validity Period: 01/01/2024 to 31/08/2030
Curriculum
Chinese version only
Objective
Admission Requirement
(1) Aged 18 or above; (2) Completed Secondary 3 or equivalent*; (3) Hong Kong resident and is legally permitted to stay & work in HK; (4) Pass the admission interview; and (5) Able to read and write in simple Chinese; and able to communicate in simple spoken Cantonese. *Applicants who do not meet the academic requirement will be required to take a written examination. Applicant must pass the interview and course-specific test.
Start Date
2026-11-18 to 2027-03-06 Kwai Chung Campus
2026-11-09 to 2027-02-25 Sheung Shui Campus
2026-11-09 to 2027-02-25 Sheung Shui Campus
Allowance (HK$)
10,000
Conditions of Certificate Award
(a) Attain an overall attendance rate of 95%;
(b) Complete all modules of the programme and obtain relevant credits;
(c) Obtain a pass for the intermediate trade test of “Plumber”;
(d) Complete a two-day “Foundation Certificate in Construction Safety” course and obtain the Green Card for the construction industry; and
(e) Obtain the silver card of “Plumber”.
(b) Complete all modules of the programme and obtain relevant credits;
(c) Obtain a pass for the intermediate trade test of “Plumber”;
(d) Complete a two-day “Foundation Certificate in Construction Safety” course and obtain the Green Card for the construction industry; and
(e) Obtain the silver card of “Plumber”.
Remarks
(1) With effect from 1 February 2022, applicants aged 65 or above are required to submit a Medical Examination Report completed and signed by a registered medical practitioner (Specified Form as attached) when applying for a course with a trade test or certification test element, or any other courses as deemed necessary by the HKIC.
(2) Effective 1 September 2022, the newly launched courses will provide enhanced training allowances, with a maximum average monthly allowance of approximately HKD 12,910. This allowance comprises two components: i) a basic allowance and ii) a retention incentive allowance. The basic allowance is set at HKD 10,000 per month, with the actual disbursement determined by the student's attendance rate. The retention incentive allowance is calculated based on the total number of days in the course, amounting to HKD7,760, which will be granted upon the student's successful completion of the course and fulfilment of specified employment criteria.
(3) The information here is for reference only. The Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) may at its absolute discretion without notice at any time and under any circumstances withdraw or modify the provisions of any goods or services. Please refer to the “Notes for Applicants” distributed at the time of admission interview for the updated admission information.
(2) Effective 1 September 2022, the newly launched courses will provide enhanced training allowances, with a maximum average monthly allowance of approximately HKD 12,910. This allowance comprises two components: i) a basic allowance and ii) a retention incentive allowance. The basic allowance is set at HKD 10,000 per month, with the actual disbursement determined by the student's attendance rate. The retention incentive allowance is calculated based on the total number of days in the course, amounting to HKD7,760, which will be granted upon the student's successful completion of the course and fulfilment of specified employment criteria.
(3) The information here is for reference only. The Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) may at its absolute discretion without notice at any time and under any circumstances withdraw or modify the provisions of any goods or services. Please refer to the “Notes for Applicants” distributed at the time of admission interview for the updated admission information.