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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE - SCHEDULE 1

DESIGNATED TRADES

(Past version on 28/02/2007).
(Past version on 18/09/2004).

[sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 39,
40, 41, 42,
48 & 65]

PART 1

DESIGNATED TRADES FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY BE REGISTERED
ONLY AS A REGISTERED SKILLED WORKER OR REGISTERED
SKILLED WORKER (PROVISIONAL), AS THE CASE MAY BE

	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
				

	Name of trade or
	occupation	
		Description of work	
			Certificate	
				Other qualifications
				
1.	Asbestos Abatement Worker	To carry out asbestos abatement works	Trade test 
certificate for Asbestos Abatement Worker issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
2.	Asphalter (Road Construction)	(a) To mix, place and compact bituminous materials using 
vibrating machines
		(b) To level and smoothen bituminous materials according to specified 
level marks	Trade test certificate for Asphalter (Road Construction) issued by 
CITA or CIC	Not applicable
3.	Asphalter (Waterproofing)	(a) To lay sheathing felt or paint with primer
		(b) To pour hot asphalt or proprietary waterproofing materials on prepared 
surfaces
		(c) To spread and level hot asphalt or proprietary waterproofing materials 
to fit corners, skirtings, flashings and outlets	Trade test certificate for 
Asphalter (Waterproofing) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
4.	Cable Jointer (Power)	(a) To join low voltage cables either with the circuits 
dead or with one or both cables energized 
		(b) To join dead cables of voltages not exceeding 11 kV  (Amended L.N. 3 
of 2007)	Certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of cable 
jointer (power) given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance 
(Cap 47)	Not applicable
5.	Carpenter (Fender)	To remove, cut, and erect timber fenders for protection of 
piers, seawalls, dolphins and landing steps	Trade test certificate for Carpenter 
(Fender) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
6.	Concrete Repairer (Spalling Concrete)	To repair substandard or spalled concrete or 
reinforcement bars using concrete or other approved materials	Trade test certificate 
for Concrete Repairer (Spalling Concrete) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
7.	Curtain Wall Installer	To install metal frames, and fix glasses or other material 
panels, for curtain walls	Trade test certificate for Curtain Wall Installer 
issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
8.	Demolition Worker (Building)	To demolish, dismantle and remove buildings and 
structures, or any part thereof	Trade test certificate  for Demolition Worker 
(Building) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
9.	Demolition Worker (Unauthorized Building Works)	To demolish, dismantle and 
remove buildings erected, or building works carried out, in contravention 
of the Buildings Ordinance (Cap 123) within the meaning of that Ordinance	Trade test 
certificate for Demolition Worker (Unauthorized Building Works) issued by 
CITA or CIC	Not applicable
10.	Diver	(a) To perform underwater operations related to inspection, 
construction and repair of structures and demolition 
		(b) To prepare reports on all the foregoing operations 	Not applicable	Any one of the 
following—
				(a) diving certificate for the class of Advanced SCUBA Diver or above 
issued by the National Association of Underwater Instructors of the United 
States of America;
				(b) diving certificate approved by the Health and Safety Executive of the 
United Kingdom; or
				(c) diving certificate issued by the Ministry of Communications of the 
People's Republic of China  (Amended L.N. 3 of 2007)
11.	Electrical Fitter	(a) To install, test, commission and repair electrical 
installations and wiring 
		(b) To fit, assemble, install, test, commission and repair electrical 
systems and equipment	Not applicable	Certificate of registration as an electrical worker for 
Grade A, B, C or H electrical work issued under section 30 of the 
Electricity Ordinance (Cap 406)
12.	Escalator Mechanic	To install, adjust, maintain and repair escalators	Not applicable	Competent 
escalator worker within the meaning of section 29A(4) of the Lifts and 
Escalators (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 327)
13.	Fire Service Mechanic 	(a) To install, test, inspect, maintain and 
repair fire services piping systems, automatic fire alarm systems, manual 
fire alarm systems, mechanical or electrical or electronic parts of fire 
services systems 
		(b) To maintain, inspect and repair portable fire services equipment	Not applicable	Both of the 
following—
				(a) fire service installation contractor class 3 registered under the Fire 
Service (Installation Contractors) Regulations (Cap 95 sub. leg. A); and
				(b) trade certificate for Fire Service Mechanic issued by VTC
14.	Fire Service Portable Equipment Fitter 	To maintain, inspect and repair 
portable fire services equipment	Not applicable	Fire service installation contractor class 3 
registered under the Fire Service (Installation Contractors) Regulations 
(Cap 95 sub. leg. A)
15.	Gas Installer	To install, commission, maintain and repair domestic and 
non-domestic gas appliances, gas fittings, and gas flow control and meters 
connected to gas cylinders or gas supply points	Not applicable	Gas installer registered to 
carry out gas installation work under regulation 7(1)(a) of the Gas Safety 
(Registration of Gas Installers and Gas Contractors) Regulations (Cap 51 
sub. leg. D)
16.	Grouting Worker	To mix cement or other materials to carry out underground 
grouting work	Trade test certificate for Grouting Worker issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable
17.	Lift Mechanic 	To install, adjust, maintain and repair lifts	Not applicable	Competent 
lift worker within the meaning of section 29A(4) of the Lifts and 
Escalators (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 327)
18.	Marine Construction Plant Operator (Boom-grab Bucket)	To operate boom-grab 
buckets for construction work at sea	Trade test certificate for Marine 
Construction Plant Operator (Boom-grab Bucket) issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable
19.	Marine Construction Plant Operator (Boom-hook) 	To operate boom-hooks 
for construction work at sea	Trade test certificate for Marine Construction 
Plant Operator (Boom-hook) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
20.	Marine construction Plant Operator (Derrick)	To operate derricks for construction 
work at sea	Trade test certificate for Marine Construction Plant Operator 
(Derrick) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
21.	Overhead Linesman 	To construct, maintain and repair overhead line 
systems of  voltages not exceeding 11 kV on tubular steel, concrete, 
lattice girder or wood supports  (Amended L.N. 3 of 2007)	Certificate of 
completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of overhead linesman given 
under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not applicable
22.	Paving Block Layer 	(a) To lay paving blocks on floor 
		(b) To compact the base layer with vibrating machines
		(c) To cut paving blocks to fit floor layout	Trade test certificate for Paving 
Block Layer issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
23.	Piling Operative	To set up piling rigs for driven or bored piles works	Both of the 
following—
			(a) trade test certificate for Piling Operative (Bored Pile) issued by 
CITA or CIC; and
			(b) trade test certificate for Piling Operative (Percussive Pile) issued 
by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
24.	Piling Operative (Bored Pile)	To set up piling rigs for bored piles works	Trade 
test certificate  for Piling Operative (Bored Pile) issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable
25.	Piling Operative (Percussive Pile)	To set up piling rigs for driven piles 
works	Trade test certificate for Piling Operative (Percussive Pile) issued by 
CITA or CIC	Not applicable
26.	Pipelayer	To lay water mains, make pressurized joints by mechanical 
means, install pipes and fittings, construct beds and haunches, and 
surround pipes with concrete	Trade test certificate for Pipelayer issued by CITA or 
CIC	Not applicable
27.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Bored Pile)	To operate piling machines for 
bored piles works	Trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator (Bored 
Pile) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
28.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Bulldozer)	To operate bulldozers for load shifting 
purposes	Not applicable	Certificate as defined in section 2(1) of the Factories and Industrial 
Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulation (Cap 59 sub. leg. AG) and 
applicable to bulldozers
29.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Crawler-mounted Mobile Crane)	To operate 
crawler-mounted mobile cranes for material handling purposes	Not applicable	Certificate 
referred to in regulation 15A(1)(b) of the Factories and Industrial 
Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations (Cap 59 
sub. leg. J) and applicable to Crawler-mounted Mobile Cranes
30.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Demolition)—Excavator	To operate excavators to 
demolish, dismantle and remove buildings or structures, or any part thereof	Not 
applicable	Both of the following—
				(a) trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator (Demolition)—
Excavator issued by CITA or CIC; and
				(b) certificate as defined in section 2(1) of the Factories and Industrial 
Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulation (Cap 59 sub. leg. AG) and 
applicable to excavators
31.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Excavator)	To operate excavators for load shifting 
purposes 	Not applicable	Certificate as defined in section 2(1) of the Factories and 
Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulation (Cap 59 sub. 
leg. AG) and applicable to excavators
32.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Gantry Crane)	To operate gantry cranes for 
material handling purposes	Not applicable	Certificate referred to in regulation 15A(1)(b) of 
the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting 
Gear) Regulations (Cap 59 sub. leg. J) and applicable to Gantry Cranes
33.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Loader)	To operate loaders for load shifting 

purposes	Not applicable	Certificate as defined in section 2(1) of the Factories and Industrial 
Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulation (Cap 59 sub. leg. AG) and 
applicable to loaders
34.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Mini-loader)	To operate mini-loaders for load shifting 
purposes	Not applicable	Certificate as defined in section 2(1) of the Factories and Industrial 
Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulation (Cap 59 sub. leg. AG) and 
applicable to mini-loaders
35.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Mini-loader (with Attachments))	To operate mini-loaders 
with attachments for load shifting purposes	Not applicable	Certificate as defined in section 
2(1) of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) 
Regulation (Cap 59 sub. leg. AG) and applicable to mini-loaders (with 
attachments)
36.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Percussive Pile)	To operate piling machines for 
driven  piles works	Trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator 
(Percussive Pile) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
37.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Piling)	To operate piling machines for driven or 
bored piles works	Both of the following—
			(a) trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator (Bored Pile) 
issued by CITA or CIC; and
			(b) trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator (Percussive 
Pile) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
38.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Suspended Working Platform)	To operate suspended 
working platforms for carrying persons	Not applicable	Certificate referred to in section 
17(1)(b) of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Suspended Working 
Platforms) Regulation (Cap 59 sub. leg. AC)
39.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Tower Crane)	To operate tower cranes for 
material handling purposes	Not applicable	Certificate referred to in regulation 15A(1)(b) of 
the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting 
Gear) Regulations (Cap 59 sub. leg. J) and applicable to Tower Cranes
40.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Truck-mounted Crane)	To operate truck-mounted 
cranes for material handling purposes	Not applicable	Certificate referred to in regulation 
15A(1)(b) of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances 
and Lifting Gear) Regulations (Cap 59 sub. leg. J) and applicable to 
Truck-mounted Cranes
41.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Tunneling)—Jumbo Drilling	To operate jumbo 
drilling machines inside tunnels	Trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment 
Operator (Tunneling)— Jumbo Drilling issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
42.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Tunneling)—Locomotive Operation	To operate 
locomotives inside tunnels	Trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator 
(Tunneling)—Locomotive Operation issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
43.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Tunneling)—Segment Erection	To operate segment 
erection machines inside tunnels	Trade test certificate for Plant and Equipment 
Operator (Tunneling)—Segment Erection issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
44.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Tunneling)—Tunnel Boring Machine	To operate 
tunnel boring machines inside tunnels	Certificate for Plant and Equipment Operator 
(Tunneling)—Tunnel Boring Machine issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
45.	Plant and Equipment Operator (Wheeled Telescopic Mobile Crane)	To operate 
wheeled telescopic mobile cranes for material handling purposes	Not applicable	Certificate 
referred to in regulation 15A(1)(b) of the Factories and Industrial 
Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations (Cap 59 
sub. leg. J) and applicable to Wheeled Telescopic Mobile Cranes
46.	Prestressing Operative	(a) To lay and fix prestressing tendons and ducts
		(b) To assemble prestressing couplings and anchorages and perform 
prestressing operations and grouting of ducts	Trade test certificate  for 
Prestressing Operative issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
47.	Refrigeration/
	Air-conditioning/
	Ventilation Mechanic	To fit, assemble, erect, install, commission, maintain and 
repair—
		(a) air-conditioning systems including refrigerating, air-handling and 
ventilation equipment and the associated electrical controls;
		(b) cold stores, ice-making and other refrigerating equipment;
		(c) air-conditioning and ventilation equipment forming part of fire 
services systems	Either one of the following—
			(a) trade certificate for Refrigeration/
			Air-conditioning/
			Ventilation Mechanic issued by VTC; or
			(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of 
refrigeration/
			air-conditioning mechanic given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship 
Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not applicable
48.	Rock Breaking Driller	To operate pneumatic or hydraulic drills to make holes 
and openings or break up concrete, rocks or other hard materials	Trade test 
certificate for Rock Breaking Driller issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
49.	Shotcretor 	To operate spraying machines to apply shotcrete or gunite 	
Trade test certificate for Shotcretor issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
50.	Shotfirer	To calculate, prepare, load and detonate  explosive charges 
in  mines, quarries, civil  engineering and building sites	Not applicable	Mine blasting 
certificate issued under the Mines (Safety) Regulations (Cap 285 sub. leg. 
B)
51.	Structural Steel Welder	To cut or join structural steel sections, steel water 
mains and steel gas mains by electric arc, oxy-acetylene flame or other 
welding processes	Not applicable	Certificate (whether subsisting or expired) of passing of a 
welder test which is in conformity with BS EN 287-1:1992 standard 
including its amendments issued by a welding inspection body accredited by 
the Hong Kong Accreditation Service under Hong Kong Laboratory 
Accreditation Scheme  (Amended L.N. 3 of 2007)
52.	Trackworker	To lay and maintain trackworks for railways or other vehicles	Trade 
test certificate for Trackworker issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
52A.	Truck Driver (Articulated vehicles)	To drive, within, into or out of 
construction sites, for the purpose of carrying out construction work, 
articulated vehicles which—  (Amended L.N. 23 of 2007)
		(a) are within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Road Traffic 
(Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. 
A); and
		(b) belong to either one of the following types of body—
		(i)  pressure tanker;
		(ii) tipper	Not applicable	Full driving licence within the meaning of the Road Traffic 
(Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. B) to drive an 
articulated  vehicle  (Added L.N. 3 of 2007)
53.	Truck Driver (Heavy goods vehicles)	To drive, within, into or out of construction 
sites, for the purpose of carrying out construction work, heavy goods 
vehicles which—  (Amended L.N. 23 of 2007)
		(a) are within the meaning of section 2 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 
374); and
		(b) belong to one of the following types of body—
		(i)    skip carrier;
		(ii)   tanker;
		(iii)  pressure tanker;
		(iv)  lorry crane;
		(v)   gully emptier;
		(vi)  demountable;
		(vii) tipper;
		(viii) concrete mixer  (Amended L.N. 3 of 2007)	Not applicable	Full driving licence within 
the meaning of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap 374 
sub. leg. B) to drive a heavy goods vehicle
54.	Truck Driver (Medium goods vehicles)	To drive, within, into or out of 
construction sites, for the purpose of carrying out construction work, 
medium goods vehicles which—  (Amended L.N. 23 of 2007)
		(a) are within the meaning of section 2 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 
374); and
		(b) belong to one of the following types of body—
		(i)    skip carrier;
		(ii)   tanker;
		(iii)  pressure tanker;
		(iv)  lorry crane;
		(v)   gully emptier;
		(vi)  demountable;
		(vii) tipper;
		(viii) concrete mixer  (Amended L.N. 3 of 2007)	Not applicable	Full driving licence within 
the meaning of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap 374  
sub. leg. B) to drive a  medium goods vehicle
55.	Truck Driver (Special purpose vehicles)	To drive, within, into or out of 
construction sites, for the purpose of carrying out construction work, 
special purpose vehicles which—  (Amended L.N. 23 of 2007)
		(a) are within the meaning of section 2 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 
374); and
		(b) belong to one of the following types of body—
		(i)    mobile crane;
		(ii)   aerial platform;
		(iii)  works tug;
		(iv)  mobile workshop;
		(v)   mobile concrete pump;
		(vi)  traffic warning sign  (Amended L.N. 3 of 2007)	Not applicable	Full driving licence 
within the meaning of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap 
374 sub. leg. B) to drive a special purpose vehicle
56.	Tunnel Worker	To carry out general construction work inside tunnels, including 
installing of temporary supports and working platforms, ventilation ducts, 
packers and protective fencings	Trade test certificate for Tunnel Worker issued by 
CITA or CIC	Not applicable

PART 2

DESIGNATED TRADES FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY BE REGISTERED
AS A REGISTERED SKILLED WORKERS, REGISTERED SKILLED
WORKER (PROVISIONAL), REGISTERED SEMI-SKILLED
WORKER OR REGISTERED SEMI-SKILLED WORKER
(PROVISIONAL), AS THE CASE MAY BE


	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
					
	Name of trade or occupation	
		Description of work	
			Certificate	
				Other qualifications	Intermediate trade test certificate
					
1.	Bamboo Scaffolder	To erect and dismantle bamboo scaffolding required in 
construction, repair or decoration work and in other forms of structures	Either one 
of the following—
			(a) trade test certificate for Bamboo Scaffolder issued by CITA or CIC; or 
			(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of bamboo 
scaffolder given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not 

applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Bamboo Scaffolder issued by CITA 
or CIC
2.	Bar Bender and Fixer	To cut, bend and fix reinforcement steel bars	Trade test 
certificate for Bar  Bender and Fixer issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate 
trade test certificate for Bar Bender and Fixer issued by CITA or CIC 
3.	Bricklayer	To lay bricks and other building blocks, except stones and 
marble, for construction and repair of walls, partitions, arches, openings 
and other structures	Either one of the following—
			(a) trade test certificate for Bricklayer issued by CITA or CIC; or
			(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of 
bricklayer given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not 
applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Bricklayer issued by CITA or CIC
4.	Building Security System Mechanic	To install, maintain and repair building 
security systems, including building doorphone systems, closed circuit 
television systems, public address systems, security alarm systems, access 
control systems, and building control and monitoring systems	Trade certificate or 
Building Security System Mechanic issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Building Security System Mechanic issued by VTC
5.	Carpenter (Formwork-
	Building Construction)	To erect and strike timber formwork for building works	Either one of 
the following—
			(a) trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork-
			Building Construction) issued by CITA or CIC; or
			(b) trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork) issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable	Either one of the following—
					(a) intermediate trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork-
					Building Construction) issued by CITA or CIC; or
					(b) intermediate trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork) issued by 
CITA or CIC 
6.	Carpenter (Formwork-
	Civil Construction)	To erect and strike timber formwork for construction work related to 
civil engineering	Either one of the following—
			(a) trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork-Civil Construction) 
issued by CITA or CIC; or 
			(b) trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork) issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable	Either one of the following—
					(a) intermediate trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork-Civil 
Construction) issued by CITA or CIC; or
					(b) intermediate trade test certificate for Carpenter (Formwork) issued by 
CITA or CIC
7.	Com-
	munication
	System Mechanic	To fit, assemble, install, maintain  and repair communication 
equipment and systems, including block wiring systems, private automatic 
branch exchange systems, intercom systems, in-building coaxial cable 
distribution systems, and other wired or wireless signal transmission and 
reception systems	Trade certificate for Communication System Mechanic issued by VTC	
Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Communication System Mechanic 
issued by VTC
8.	Concretor	(a) To mix, place and compact concrete using vibrating machines
(b) To carry out curing, levelling and smoothening of concrete	Trade test 
certificate for Concretor issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Concretor issued by CITA or CIC
9.	Construction
Plant Mechanic	To maintain and repair building and civil engineering plants and 
machinery	Either one of the following—
(a) trade test certificate for Construction Plant Mechanic issued by CITA 
or CIC; or
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of 
construction plant mechanic given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship 
Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Construction 
Plant Mechanic issued by CITA or CIC
10.	Control Panel Assembler	To fit, assemble, install and repair low voltage 
switchboards, and control panels, for electrical plants and equipment	Trade 
certificate for Control Panel Assembler issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade 
test certificate for Control Panel Assembler issued by VTC
11.	Drainlayer	To lay and join underground drains, construct  manholes, 
install pipes and fittings, construct beds and haunches, and surround 
pipes with concrete	Trade test certificate for Drainlayer issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Drainlayer issued by CITA or CIC
12.	Electrical Wireman	To install and lay wiring for electrical systems and 
equipment	Trade certificate for Electrical Wireman issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade 
test certificate for Electrical Wireman issued by VTC
13.	Fire Service Electrical Fitter	To install, test, maintain, inspect and repair 
automatic fire alarm systems, manual fire alarm systems, and electrical or 
electronic parts of fire services systems	Trade certificate for Fire Service 
Electrical Fitter issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for 
Fire Service Electrical Fitter issued by VTC
14.	Fire Service Mechanical Fitter	To install, test, maintain, inspect and repair 
fire services piping systems and mechanical parts of fire services systems	Trade 
certificate for Fire Service Mechanical Fitter issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate 
trade test certificate for Fire Service Mechanical Fitter issued by VTC

15.	Floor Layer	To lay timber, PVC, linoleum and similar flooring materials to 
floors, stair threads and skirtings	Both of the following—
(a) trade test certificate for Floor Layer (PVC Flooring) issued by CITA 
or CIC; and
(b) trade test certificate for Floor Layer (Timber Flooring) issued by 
CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Both of the following—
(a) intermediate trade test certificate for Floor Layer (PVC Flooring) 
issued by CITA or CIC; and
(b) intermediate trade test certificate for Floor Layer (Timber Flooring) 
issued by CITA or CIC
16.	Floor Layer (PVC Flooring)	To lay PVC, linoleum and similar flooring materials to 
floors, stair threads and skirtings	Trade test certificate for Floor Layer  (PVC 
Flooring) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for 
Floor Layer (PVC Flooring) issued by CITA or CIC
17.	Floor Layer (Timber Flooring)	To lay timber and similar flooring materials to 
floors, stair threads and skirtings	Trade test certificate for Floor Layer (Timber 
Flooring) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for 
Floor Layer (Timber Flooring) issued by CITA or CIC
18.	General Welder	To carry out general welding and cutting work by electric arc, 
oxy-acetylene flame or other welding processes	Trade test certificate for General 
Welder issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for 
General Welder issued by CITA or CIC
19.	Glazier	(a) To measure, cut and fix glass panes with silicone plastic or 
beads
(b) To grind or round edges of glass panes	Trade test certificate for Glazier 
issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Glazier 
issued by CITA or CIC
20.	Ground Investigation Operator/
Driller/Borer	(a) To set up and operate drilling plants for ground 
investigation purposes
(b) To take and store soil, and rock samples or specimens, for inspection 
and logging by engineers or technicians or logging geologists
(c) To work with geotechnical field technicians to perform in situ field 
tests	Trade test certificate for Ground Investigation Operator issued by CITA or 
CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Ground Investigation Operator 
issued by CITA or CIC
21.	Hand-dug Caisson Worker	To construct underground caissons by hand-dug caisson 
method	Trade test certificate for Hand-dug Caisson Worker issued by CITA or CIC	Not 
applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Hand-dug Caisson Worker issued by 
CITA or CIC
22.	Joiner	To carry out all internal and external woodwork (except formwork 
and fender) using both hand tools and woodworking machinery	Either one of the 
following—
(a) trade test certificate for Joiner issued by CITA or CIC; or
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of 
carpenter/
joiner given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not 
applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Joiner issued by CITA or CIC
23.	Leveller	(a) To read and interpret drawings
(b) To set up job lines and levels and prepare templates	Trade test certificate for 
Leveller issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for 
Leveller issued by CITA or CIC
24.	Marble Worker	(a) To set out, measure, cut and set marble slabs, granite slabs 
or similar stones on walls, floors, or other surfaces
(b) To grind and polish marble, granite or similar stones	Trade test certificate 
for Marble Worker issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Marble Worker issued by CITA or CIC
25.	Mason	To split and shape stones, and build and lay stone works	Trade test 
certificate for Mason issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Mason issued by CITA or CIC
26.	Mechanical Fitter	To fit, assemble, erect, install, maintain and repair 
mechanical plants and equipment, including emergency generators 	Either one 
of the following—
(a) trade certificate for Mechanical Fitter issued by VTC; or
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of fitter 
given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not applicable	
Intermediate trade test certificate for Mechanical Fitter issued by VTC
27.	Metal Scaffolder	To erect, dismantle and repair metal scaffolding required in 
construction work	Trade test certificate for Metal Scaffolder issued by CITA or 
CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Metal Scaffolder issued by 
CITA or CIC
28.	Metal Worker	(a) To fit,  assemble, weld and forge metal parts

(b) To install non-structural metalwork
(c) To operate metal-working machines
(d) To make templates
(e) To repair metal formwork 	Trade test certificate for Metal Worker 
issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Metal Worker 
issued by CITA or CIC
29.	Painter and Decorator	(a) To prepare surfaces, fittings and fixtures of buildings 
and other structures for painting and decorating 
(b) To apply paints or similar protective and decorative materials 
(c) To lay out and write letters, characters and other signs	Either one of the 
following—
(a) trade test certificate for Painter and Decorator issued by CITA or 
CIC; or
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of painter/
decorator/sign writer given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship 
Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Painter and 
Decorator issued by CITA or CIC
30.	Plasterer	(a) To apply coats of plaster to, and to render walls and 
ceilings, to produce finished surfaces
(b) To screed floors, staircases and roofs	Either one of the following—
(a) trade test certificate for Plasterer issued by CITA or CIC; or
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of 
plasterer given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not 
applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for Plasterer issued by CITA or CIC
31.	Plumber	To assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, sanitary 
fixtures, cold, hot and flush water systems, and soil, waste and rain 
water drainage systems in buildings	Either one of the following— 
(a) trade test certificate for Plumber issued by CITA or CIC;
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of plumber 
given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47); or
(c) plumber's licence issued under regulation 34 of the Waterworks 
Regulations (Cap 102 sub. leg. A)	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test certificate for 
Plumber issued by CITA or CIC
32.	Re-
frigeration/
Air-
conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic
(Air System)	To fabricate, install and repair sheet metal assemblies and products 
(including ventilation ducting, dampers, fire resistant board and fittings)	Trade 
certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Air System) issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Air System) issued by VTC
33.	Re-
frigeration/
Air-
conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Electrical Control)	To fit, assemble, install, commission, 
maintain and repair electrical control for—
(a) air-conditioning systems including refrigerating, air-handling and 
ventilation equipment;
(b) cold stores, ice-making and other refrigerating equipment;
(c) air-conditioning and ventilation equipment forming part of fire 
services systems	Either one of the following—
(a) trade certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic
(Electrical Control) issued by VTC; or
(b) certificate of registration as an electrical worker issued under 
section 30 of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap 406) on which the Director of 
Electrical and Mechanical Services specifies that the holder is entitled 
to do electrical work on an air-conditioning installation	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Electrical Control) issued by VTC
34.	Re-
frigeration/
Air-
conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Thermal Insulation)	To prepare, fit, fix and repair thermal 
insulations of air-conditioning and refrigeration plants	Trade certificate for 
Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Thermal Insulation) issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade 
test certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Thermal Insulation) issued by VTC
35.	Re-
frigeration/
Air-
conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Unitary System)	To fit, assemble, install, commission, 
maintain and repair—
(a) unitary air-conditioning/
systems including refrigerating, air-handling and ventilation equipment;
(b) unitary cold stores, ice-making and other refrigerating equipment	Trade 
certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Unitary System) issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade 
test certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Unitary System) issued by VTC
36.	Re-
frigeration/
Air-
conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Water System)	To fit, assemble, install, commission, 
maintain and repair water systems for air-conditioning systems (including 
air-handling and water condensing equipment)	Trade certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Water System) issued by VTC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Refrigeration/
Air-conditioning/
Ventilation Mechanic (Water System) issued by VTC
37.	Rigger/Metal Formwork Erector	(a) To set up lifting apparatus and equipment for 
lifting and lowering of materials
(b) To fix and dismantle large panel metal formwork	Trade test certificate for 
Rigger/Metal Formwork Erector issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade 
test certificate for Rigger/Metal Formwork Erector issued by CITA or CIC
38.	Structural Steel Erector	(a) To drill, cut and shape steel sections
(b) To assemble structural members and erect steel structures by riveting 
or bolting
(c) To operate power shears, flame cutting equipment and other tools	Trade test 
certificate for Structural Steel Erector issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	
Intermediate trade test certificate for Structural Steel Erector issued by 
CITA or CIC
39.	Tiler	To cut, shape and set tiles on walls, ceilings and floors	Either one of 
the following—
(a) trade test certificate for Tiler issued by CITA or CIC; or
(b) certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of tiler 
given under section 28 of the Apprenticeship Ordinance (Cap 47)	Not applicable	
Intermediate trade test certificate for Tiler issued by CITA or CIC
40.	Window Frame Installer	To install window frames and sash (including associated 
water proofing works) for buildings or other structures	Trade test certificate for 
Window Frame Installer issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Window Frame Installer issued by CITA or CIC

PART 3

DESIGNATED TRADES FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY BE REGISTERED
ONLY AS A REGISTERED SEMI-SKILLED WORKER OR REGISTERED
SEMI-SKILLED WORKER (PROVISIONAL), AS THE CASE MAY BE

	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
				

	Name of trade or
	occupation	
		Description of work	Intermediate trade test certificate	
				Other qualifications
				
1.	Painter (Texture-spray)	To perform painting for surfaces, fittings and fixtures of 
buildings and other structures by texture-spray method	Intermediate trade test 
certificate for Painter (Texture-spray) issued by CITA or CIC	Not applicable
2.	Builder's Lift Operator	To operate builders' lifts (passenger hoist) on 
construction sites	Not applicable	Competent operator for builder's lift within the meaning 
of the Builders' Lifts and Tower Working Platforms (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 
470)
(Amended 12 of 2006 s. 84)



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