In order to alleviate manpower shortage in the construction industry, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) launched the "Intermediate Tradesman Collaborative Training Scheme"(ITCTS) in 2017 to train up new entrants. Under the scheme, trainees are recruited on a first-hire-then-train basis and primarily trained on-site. In support of the scheme, Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) provides subsidy to employers and trainees.

Employers who are interested in the Scheme can submit an ITCTS application form indicating their proposal to HKIC. Upon approval by HKIC, the employer can then recruit suitable trainees and provide training to the trainees under HKIC's supervision. Duration of training is from 1 month to 6 months, which is subject to different trades.

* Intermediate Trade Test is not applicable to the work trade marked with '*'. Trainee will be awarded a Completion Certificate after the trainee has successfully completed the training scheme and passed the test.

# Intermediate Trade Test is not applicable to Plant and Equipment Operator Work Trade. Trainee will be awarded the Certificate of the relevant trade after the trainee has successfully completed the training scheme and passed the Certification Test.

An employer who is going to apply for this scheme shall meet at least one of the following requirements:

(1)     Main Contractor; or

(2)     Registered companies under the “Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Scheme”or the “Sub-contractors Registration Scheme”of the CIC; or

(3)     Contractor who has paid Construction Industry Levy to Construction Industry Council within 5 years (from the date of application) or subcontractor who is directly employed by contractor ; or

(4)    Owners of refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects or new projects (owner refers to the property holder, developer or administrator)

(i) Developer: Must be a member of “The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong (REDA)”, relevant membership is to be provided by the applicant; or

(ii) Property Management Company: Must be a member of “The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies”, relevant membership is to be provided by the applicant; or

(iii) Other Categories of Applicant: If the applicant does not fall into the above approved categories, the application will be submitted to the Sub-committee for consideration and approval; or

 (5)   Possess at least one construction contract or sub-contract document, either in progress or ready to commence. The nature of the construction, in whole or in part, must be appropriate to the type of work trade applied. 

Enquiry: +852 2100 9000 (Collaboration Scheme)

HKIC holds recruitment days every month to assist employers in recruiting students. Interested employers can email cos.itcts@hkic.edu.hk .