Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL 110 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Hong Kong Institute of Construction Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) has always been dedicated to nurturing outstanding talent for the construction industry. With the rapid development of industry transformation and innovative technology, HKIC continuously takes the initiative in innovation and optimises its curriculum to actively respond to the urgent demand for professional talent in the industry. Training For the Academic Year 2023/24, HKIC set a training target of 15,700 (including intermediate and senior tradesman), ultimately achieving the goal with an enrollment of 14,701 and a graduation number of 18,611. In view of the continued demand for manpower in the construction industry, HKIC will provide no fewer than 12,000 training places for training new entrants and upgrading intermediate and senior tradesman in each subsequent academic year. Technology Applications Launch of Professional Certificate in Robotic Welding Application HKIC’s first robotics programme, named the “Professional Certificate in Robotic Welding Application” was launched in October 2024, to address the growing demand for robotics expertise in the construction industry, and prepare students to grasp new opportunities for high-tech positions. Nine students were graduated from the inaugural class. Through practical training, students obtained hands-on experience in advanced robotic welding technologies and enhanced their competence and confidence in operating automation tools. Students of “Professional Certificate in Robotic Welding Application” Programme are practising at workshop Incorporation of Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MiMEP) into Plumbing Programmes HKIC incorporated MiMEP elements into the existing plumbing curriculum. Through the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools, students can improve visualisation and master project planning skills. Dedicated training workshops were established in Sheung Shui Campus to simulate real-world work scenarios. Instructional videos were also produced to support flexible and efficient learning. Incorporation of MiMEP Elements into Plumbing Programmes Apart from learning at classroom, under guidance of lecturers, students experienced and learnt the on- site applications of BIM and AR technologies at the construction site of Centre for Future Construction (CFC) on the 3rd Floor of the Kowloon Bay Campus. Students could earn real-world construction experience to learn about actual site conditions and apply innovative technologies in the construction site.