Introduction to HKIC

Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) is a member organisation of the Construction Industry Council (CIC). Inherited from our

predecessor, the Construction Industry Training Authority, we have been providing quality construction training in Hong Kong for over 45 years

and devoted to professional training for practitioners of the construction industry. As one of the major driving forces for Hong Kong's economic

development, we have faith that future construction volume will steadily grow and the demand for knowledgeable workers will also be

increased.

Since the establishment in 2018, HKIC is committed to programme revamping and campus enhancement. HKIC actively conducts programme

accreditations under the Qualifications Framework, and moves forward towards the “Construction Pathway Project (CPP)”, aiming to provide

graduates with a comprehensive articulation pathway and progressive development in the vocational and professional career.

In accordance with the CPP framework, HKIC has launched the revamped Full-time 1-year “Certificate in Construction” and “Diploma in

Construction” programmes in 2021/22 academic year. In the 2022/23 academic year, we plan to launch the Full-time 2-year revamped

“Advanced Diploma” programmes as well as the new part-time “Diploma in Construction” programmes and the “Professional Diploma in

Construction for Specialist Trades” programmes. Together with the well-structured apprenticeship under “Approved Technical Talents Training

Programmes”, HKIC graduates could concurrently enhance their skills and academic qualifications. We are also exploring the articulation

arrangement with other tertiary institutions, so as to provide our graduates with a “through-train”, gradual study path for them to plan their

own further education and career development.

A total of 25 qualifications are being recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF). They include 5 streams of Professional Diploma in

Construction for Specialist Trades being recognised as QF Level 4, 10 streams of Diploma in Construction and 2 programmes for construction

safety supervisors being recognised as QF Level 3, and 8 streams of Full-time Certificate in Construction being recognised as QF Level 2.

Certain enhancements had been made for one-year and two-year full-time programmes, such as strengthening the whole-person development

module, adding study hours on sport training and volunteer service, foundation skills subjects, the comprehensive application module, site

practice module and strengthening safety training and awareness. It aims to enrich students’ learning experience, equip them with good health
and positive mindset to serve the community. Meanwhile, HKIC has incorporated construction innovations in our programmes, such as Building

Information Modelling (BIM), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and welding simulator. We wish to equip our students with the latest

industrial knowhow, so that well-trained workforce will enhance the overall productivity and quality in construction.

In 2020, HKIC also set up the School of Professional Development in Construction (SPDC) (previously known as "Centre for Professional

Development"), to provide advanced professional and continuous education for the industrial practitioners. SPDC is currently offering courses

on various areas such as, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Contract Administration and Construction Management, as well as expanding

on Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) related courses to cater for the industry’s

development and market needs.

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A Promising Career

Construction industry has steadily grown over the past decades with the continuous support from the HKSAR Government. According to the

Construction Expenditure Forecast by the Construction Industry Council, the overall construction expenditure from now to 2028/29 will be

around HK$200 billion to HK$300 billion per annum. It covers the construction of public and private housing, implementation of hospital

development and redevelopment projects, development and expansion of new towns and new development areas, etc.

The implementation of "Construction 2.0" aims to improve productivity, quality, safety and environmental performance of the industry by

advocating "Innovation", "Professionalisation" and "Revitalisation". In addition, a number of short-term, medium-term and long-term work

projects are in progress in Hong Kong, such as housing projects, infrastructure projects, commercial building development, and areas related to

interior design, building maintenance, heritage revitalisation and greening works, will provide a wide range of job and development

opportunities. For this reason, the construction industry of Hong Kong is in need of young, energetic talents who possess the latest knowledge

and skills.

Our programmes are highly recognized by the construction companies and employers as the programmes are designed to meet the industry's

needs. Not only did they support the "Construction Supervisor and Technician Sponsorship Programme" and "Construction Industry Council

Approved Technical Talents Training Programmes", they also provide job offers for suitable HKIC students before their graduation, so that the

students could concentrate on their studies without the pressure on seeking employment. Our graduates are equipped with a solid theoretical

and technical foundation, as well as practical experience gained from site practices, opening up a very promising career prospect.

Progression Path

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Advanced Diploma (After programme revamped)

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Diploma in Construction and Certificate in Construction(1-year Programme)

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Short Course

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Remarks:

 All courses and qualifications have specific admission requirements.

Latest median wage of construction professionals from the Census and Statistics Department

Career Support Services

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The Hong Kong Institute of Construction works closely with industry stakeholders. Its Career Support Services offers a wide range of career

counseling services to all graduates who have completed full-time courses including one year, two-year and adult short courses and help

students join the construction industry.

Various activities, including Construction Supervisor and Technician Sponsorship Programme, Student Site Practice Scheme, Mentorship

Scheme, placement related workshops, placement/ career talks, employers/ association/ alumni sharing sessions, site visits, Job fairs, mock

interviews, are arranged for students in order to prepare them well before graduation. After the students have been employed, we would

conduct the regular follow-up and provide counseling services to graduates continuously in order to help the graduates to get used to working

in the construction industry.

At the same time, we provide comprehensive supports through regular evening gatherings, site visits, telephone follow-up and annual

graduates & employers satisfaction survey.

At the same time, we believe that networking is very important in the construction industry. It can strengthen the relationship between

alumnus through organising the annual "Alumni New Year Party," "Alumni Lo Pan Dinner," Students Alumni Association, Young Members Group

and regular social activities. HKIC is organising the "Outstanding Alumni Award; in order to recognize alumni for their outstanding

achievements, services and significant contribution to the construction industry.

The award is organised every two years. The award also aims to encourage the students to gain the experience and learn from the winners. On

the other hand, alumni are encouraged to participate in HKIC, CIC and industry activities in order to play a vital role in continuous development

of the construction industry.

建造業議會認可技術專才培訓計劃認可僱主名冊

簡介 申請程序 評核範疇

簡介

背景

為了鼓勵香港建造學院(學院)畢業生及僱主參與學徒計劃，建造業訓練委員會(建訓會)及建造業議會分別於 2018 年通過「學徒訓練計

劃(土建工種)」的建議。計劃於 2019 年 3 月由建訓會核准正式命名為「建造業議會認可技術專才培訓計劃」。2021 年 3 月，學院設

立建造業議會認可技術專才培訓計劃認可僱主名冊，透過制定及執行僱主評核制度，加強規管學徒訓練的僱主所提供在職訓練的質素

及資源，以確保學徒在合適的工程環境及工地導師指導下，接受相關工種的高級技工水平的工藝訓練。從而令學院的培訓資源更用得

其所。

目的

1. 透過客觀準則，識別出有優良培訓態度及資源，並能引導學院畢業生於建造業長遠發展的僱主成為培訓計劃伙伴。

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 2. 確保學徒在合適的工程環境及工地導師指導下，接受相關工種的高級技工水平的工藝訓練。

對象

即將申請/正在參與建造業議會認可技術專才培訓計劃的僱主。

設立認可僱主名冊對僱主的裨益

1. 能與學院緊密合作加快配對適任畢業生，從而提高成功招聘傑出畢業生和留任公司發展，可強化人才發展及管理，

並提升機構內技術團隊的建立及傳承。

2. 學院網上招聘系統(Career Portal)會顯示僱主註冊的身份，讓所有畢業生瀏覽職位空缺及求職時作優先考慮。

3. 被邀參加學院舉辦活動及成為重要合作伙伴(例如僱主講座、工作坊及招聘會、工地實習計劃、參與學徒訓練)

4. 成為認可僱主可在網頁及宣傳文件使用僱主名冊標誌，讓各界辨別出優質僱主之身份

5. 培訓表現出色可獲嘉許/邀請出席僱主嘉許典禮

6. 提升機構形象及知名度

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