(1) Undergo on-the-job technical training and perform duties under the supervision of senior officers. (2) Successful candidates may be required to (a) be posted to other government departments (such as the Water Supplies Department, Drainage Services Department and Fire Services Department) or non-governmental/private organisations for practical training; (b) work in remote areas; (c) be engaged in physically demanding work; (d) work with computer; (e) wear uniform/protective clothing; and (f) perform any other related duties as required.

Technician Trainee I (3-year training programme) — (I) completed a full-time Diploma in Vocational Education/Diploma of Vocational Education programme of a relevant trade (Note 2, Note 3) offered by the Vocational Training Council with successful completion of Mathematics 3G (obtained a pass in study and fulfilled the required number of hours of practical training), or equivalent; and (II)(a) have Level 2 or equivalent (Note 4, Note 5) or above in four subjects (may include Chinese Language and English Language) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 5) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE, or equivalent. Technician Trainee I (4-year training programme) — (I) have Level 2 or above in Mathematics and Level 2 or equivalent (Note 4, Note 5) or above in four other subjects (may include Chinese Language and English Language) in HKDSEE (obtained in 2012 or after), or equivalent; and (II) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 5) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE, or equivalent. Technician Trainee II (3-year training programme) — (I) completed a full-time Basic Craft Certificate course or the first year of a 3-year full-time Diploma in Vocational Education/Diploma of Vocational Education programme of a relevant trade (Note 2) offered by the Vocational Training Council (obtained a pass in study and fulfilled the required number of hours of practical training), or equivalent; and (II) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Secondary 3 standard. Technician Trainee II (4-year training programme) — (I) completed Secondary 6, or equivalent, in 2012 or after; and (II) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Secondary 6 standard.