A Technical Officer Trainee (Civil) is required to undergo training for a period of three years and is mainly deployed on preparing drawings, charts and diagrams of all types relating to civil engineering work, making simple engineering calculations, undertaking occasional site assignments and working with computer-aided drafting machines. (Note: May be required to work in remote areas, work irregular hours or shifts.)

Candidates should have (a)(i) a Certificate in Civil Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university or the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent; or (ii) Level 3 or above in Mathematics and Level 2 or equivalent or above in four other subjects [Note (1), (2)] including Physics or Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry with the Physics component at Level 2 or above) or Combined Science (Physics & Biology with the Physics component at Level 2 or above) or Integrated Science in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or (iii) Grade C or above in Mathematics and Level 2 / Grade E or above in four other subjects [Note (2), (3)] including Physics or Engineering Science in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [Note (3)]. (Remarks: For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment.)