Trade Test Application for Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition (RMAA) Works

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Engage certified workers to perform renovation or RMAA projects for guaranteed work quality and safety

Work safety and quality are critical considerations in home renovation and various RMAA projects.

Generally, owners, owners’ corporations and property management companies will engage engineering or decoration companies to perform building maintenance and home renovation works, however, very often qualification and skills levels of the engaged workers may be overlooked.

The skill levels of workers have a direct influence on productivity and quality of work. Poor quality of works, including insufficient tile bedding, leaking window frames, uneven plastering and paint coverage and work delay, etc., would lead to disputes and conflicts, which in turn would cause difficulties and troubles to the users.

Therefore, owners, owners‘ corporations and property management companies are encouraged to consider the followings while planning renovation or RMAA projects:

Include the requirement of trade test qualifications of workers in work contracts, i.e. Intermediate Trade Test Certificate/ Trade test Certificate (“Semi-skilled Workers/ Skilled Workers”) issued by the Hong Kong Construction Industry Trade Testing Centre (“HKCITTC”);
Employ “Semi-skilled/ Skilled workers” to undertake works of designated trades.

So as to assure that workers possess qualified skills and knowledge in relevant trade area, and to safeguard the quality and safety of works.

>> What is Trade Test Qualifications?

The HKCITTC resembles the "examination authority" of the construction industry, which provides workers skill assessments with over 150 different trades. The HKCITTC provides independent and creditable trade testing services to comprehensively assess the skill levels of workers by written tests and practical tests, wide-ranging assessment areas including safety, preparation works before commencement of work, working procedures, accuracy and quality, handling and use of materials and equipment, and housekeeping after work, etc.

Workers, who pass both of the written test and the practical test with sufficient proven work experiences in relevant trades, are qualified to be awarded the corresponding trade test certificates. Therefore, certified workers with trade test qualifications are guaranteed to possess qualified technical skills as well as are widely recognised by the industry.

Trade test qualification is classified into 2 levels:

Intermediate Trade Test Certificate (Semi-skilled Worker)	Trade Test Certificate (Skilled Worker)
Awarded to certified competent workers with ability to perform construction works independently in the designated trade area	Awarded as professional recognition to workers with outstanding skills proficiency level in their designated trade area

The trades that are the most related to renovation or RMAA works include:

Window Frame Installer	Plumber	Painter and Decorator	Tiler
Bricklayer	Plasterer	Concrete Repairer (Spalling Concrete)	Waterproofing Worker
Joiner (Assembling)	Floor Layer	False Ceiling Installer	Bamboo Scaffolder
More Trade Test Trades…

Owners, owners’ corporations and property management companies are encouraged to employ certified professional workers to perform renovation or RMAA works in accordance with the nature and trade divisions involved in their work projects.

>> Employ workers who hold a valid certificate in “Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training”

In addition, building maintenance and home renovation projects often involve the use of Truss-out scaffolds. In order to ensure the safety of construction workers and third parties, the Labour Department published the fifth edition of ”Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety”, which stipulate a trained workman carrying out truss-out scaffolding work should hold a valid certificate of the said training program issued by the CIC. The statutory provisions referred in the latest edition of Code of Practice will be in force on October 19, 2024.

Owners, owners’ corporations, and property management companies should take note and hire workers with the relevant valid certificates for maintenance or renovation projects.

“Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training” Certificate is classified into 2 levels:

Intermediate Level Truss-out Scaffolder
Safety Training Certificate

Advanced Level Truss-out Scaffolder
Safety Training Certificate

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>> Promotional Videos & Poster

Scenario 1

Common problems of installing window frames, including vertical/ horizontal or dimension misalignments, incorrect fixing positions, etc., severe cases may lead to safety issues.

To ensure the workers' skill levels, it is suggested to employ workers with “Intermediate Trade Test Certificates for Window Frame Installer” to install aluminium windows.

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Scenario 2

During tiling, you might always encounter some common quality-related issues, including uneven tile surfaces, insufficient tile bedding, non-uniform joint width, etc., which may lead to poor appearance or even works delay.

To ensure the workers' skill levels, it is suggested to employ workers with “Intermediate Trade Test Certificate for Tiler” to perform tiling works.

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Scenario 3

Professionalism is crucial for painting works. As long as the workers leak skill levels of painting and plastering, it may cause wall cracks or peeling off of paint, etc. Professional painters are able to perfectly control works quality and enhance the interior design of your home.

To ensure the workers' skill levels, it is suggested to employ workers with “Intermediate Trade Test Certificate for Painter and Decorator” to renovate the wall.

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Scenario 4

In view of the pandemic situation of COVID-19, the issue of drainage system installation has drawn wide public attention. Incorrect pipes connection not only affects daily usage, but also leads to serious hygiene problems.

To ensure the workers' skill levels, it is suggested to employ workers with “Intermediate Trade Test Certificate for Plumber” to connect water supply and drainage pipes.

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It is welcome for property management companies or owners’ corporations to display the promotional poster in premises for owners’ references.

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