An Artisan (Mechanical) is mainly deployed on installing, operating, maintaining, repairing and overhauling mechanical plant and equipment in workshops, pumping stations and water treatment works.

Candidates

• (a)
  • (i)should have completed a full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in mechanical engineering, or equivalent (Note 1); or
  • (ii)should have at least three years’ experience in mechanical engineering, or equivalent; and
• (b)should have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard (Note 2); and
• (c)may be required to pass a trade test (except those who meet the requirements under Item
• (a)
  • (i)above).

(Note 1) : Candidates who are current final year apprentices/students of the full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in mechanical engineering, or equivalent may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite qualifications under item

• (a)
  • (i)above by 31 October 2018.

(Note 2) : Applicants who fail to produce the documentary proof of attaining a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard, such as Hong Kong Primary 6 student report or certificate on completion of Primary 6 standard (a pass in Chinese and English subjects should be shown) or equivalent recognized qualification, will be required to attend and pass a language proficiency test arranged by the department.