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1Which Labour Department document sets the principal safety requirements for bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong?

A.Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety

B.Code of Practice for Safe Use and Operation of Suspended Working Platforms

C.EMSD Code of Practice on Permanent Lifts and Escalators

D.Buildings Department Practice Note for Authorized Persons only

Explanation: The Labour Department publishes the Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety, which has special legal status and underpins safe erection and use of bamboo scaffolds including truss-out types.

2When did the fifth edition of the Labour Department Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety take effect?

A.19 October 2024

B.1 January 2020

C.31 March 2001

D.1 July 2026

Explanation: The Government announced that the revised CoP (fifth edition, dated April 2024) officially took effect on 19 October 2024.

3Which organisation issues the Advanced Level and Intermediate Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training certificates?

A.Construction Industry Council (CIC) / HKCITTC

B.Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

C.Hong Kong Police Force

D.Companies Registry

Explanation: CIC through the Hong Kong Construction Industry Trade Testing Centre runs the Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training and issues Advanced (TOS) and Intermediate (IOS) certificates.

4What prerequisite certificate must an applicant hold to apply for CIC Advanced Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training (TOS)?

A.Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate

B.Bamboo Scaffolder Intermediate Trade Test Certificate only

C.Construction Crane Operator Certificate

D.Grade A Electrical Work Trade Test Certificate

Explanation: CIC requires Advanced Level TOS applicants to hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate. The Intermediate bamboo certificate is the prerequisite for IOS, not TOS.

5What prerequisite certificate must an applicant hold to apply for CIC Intermediate Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training (IOS)?

A.Bamboo Scaffolder Intermediate Trade Test Certificate

B.Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate only

C.Suspended Working Platform operator certificate

D.Confined Space Competent Person certificate

Explanation: CIC states IOS applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Intermediate Trade Test Certificate qualification.

6What is the published fee for a new application or practical re-sit of CIC Advanced Level TOS (standard rate on the Aug 2025 form)?

A.HK$500

B.HK$100

C.HK$150

D.HK$1,000

Explanation: The CIC TOS/IOS application form lists HK$500 for Advanced Level new application or practical re-sit (with a limited-time offer of HK$450). HK$100 is the written re-sit fee.

7What is the published fee for CIC Advanced Level TOS written test re-sit on the Aug 2025 application form?

A.HK$100

B.HK$500

C.HK$450

D.HK$150

Explanation: CIC lists HK$100 for Advanced Level written test re-sit. HK$500/HK$450 applies to new application or practical re-sit.

8What is the standard published fee for CIC Intermediate Level IOS (Aug 2025 form)?

A.HK$150

B.HK$500

C.HK$100

D.HK$800

Explanation: CIC lists HK$150 for Intermediate Level IOS (with a limited-time offer of HK$100). Advanced TOS standard fees are higher.

9Under the revised CoP from October 2024, which workers must hold a valid CIC Advanced or Intermediate truss-out scaffolder safety training certificate?

A.All workers performing erection, addition, alteration or dismantling of truss-out scaffolds (TOS)

B.Only site safety officers with no hands-on scaffolding duties

C.Only workers painting from a completed platform after handover

D.Only metal-system scaffolders with no bamboo involvement

Explanation: The fifth-edition CoP requires all workers who perform erection, addition, alteration or dismantling of TOS to hold a valid CIC Advanced or Intermediate truss-out scaffolder safety training certificate before performing specified work.

10Which CIC certificates satisfy the CoP truss-out scaffolder training requirement?

A.Advanced Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training or Intermediate Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training

B.Construction Industry Safety Training Course (Green Card) only

C.Builder's Lift Operator Certificate only

D.Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate without TOS/IOS safety training

Explanation: The CoP names the CIC-issued Advanced or Intermediate truss-out scaffolder safety training certificates. Green Card and general bamboo trade tests alone do not replace this requirement for TOS work.

About the HK Truss-out Scaffolder (CIC) Exam

CIC Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training certifies workers required under the Labour Department Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety (5th edition, effective 19 October 2024) to perform erection, addition, alteration or dismantling of truss-out scaffolds. Training and testing cover putlogs, bracing, ties, platforms, Form 5 inspections, fall protection, dismantling discipline and weather stops for bamboo and metal truss-out systems.

Assessment

CIC Advanced Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training (TOS) and Intermediate Level (IOS): written test and practical assessment. Advanced applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate; IOS applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Intermediate Trade Test Certificate. Practical tests require a valid Green Card and suitable work wear including safety shoes.

Time Limit

Scheduled by HKCITTC after application; CIC recommends about two months preparation. Confirm exact written/practical session timing when booked.

Passing Score

Pass both written and practical assessments. CIC does not publicly list a single percentage cut-score for the written paper on the English trade-test page—confirm current criteria when booking.

Exam Fee

Advanced TOS: HK$500 new/practical re-sit (limited-time HK$450), HK$100 written re-sit. Intermediate IOS: HK$150 (limited-time HK$100). Confirm latest amounts on the CIC TOS/IOS form. (Construction Industry Council (CIC) / HKCITTC; Labour Department Bamboo Scaffolding CoP)

HK Truss-out Scaffolder (CIC) Exam Content Outline

14%

Legal Framework, CoP & Training Requirements

CoP 5th ed, CIC TOS/IOS, certificate rule, competent person, fees and prerequisites.

16%

Scaffold Components & Structure

Standards, ledgers, putlogs, bracing, frames, platforms, catch-fans and anchors.

18%

Erection & Alteration Rules

Sequence, ties, no unauthorised alteration, supervision and RMAA context.

14%

Inspection, Form 5 & Weather

Form 5, 14-day rule, post-alteration and pre/post inclement-weather inspection.

16%

Working Platforms, Access & Fall Protection

Planking, guardrails, access/egress, harness and anchorage.

12%

Dismantling & Housekeeping

Reverse sequence, exclusion zones, controlled lowering and housekeeping.

10%

Hazards, Overload & Emergencies

Overload, weak anchors, public protection, weather stops and emergencies.

How to Pass the HK Truss-out Scaffolder (CIC) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass both written and practical assessments. CIC does not publicly list a single percentage cut-score for the written paper on the English trade-test page—confirm current criteria when booking.
Assessment: CIC Advanced Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training (TOS) and Intermediate Level (IOS): written test and practical assessment. Advanced applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate; IOS applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Intermediate Trade Test Certificate. Practical tests require a valid Green Card and suitable work wear including safety shoes.
Time limit: Scheduled by HKCITTC after application; CIC recommends about two months preparation. Confirm exact written/practical session timing when booked.
Exam fee: Advanced TOS: HK$500 new/practical re-sit (limited-time HK$450), HK$100 written re-sit. Intermediate IOS: HK$150 (limited-time HK$100). Confirm latest amounts on the CIC TOS/IOS form.

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HK Truss-out Scaffolder (CIC) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise the October 2024 certificate rule: TOS erection, addition, alteration and dismantling require valid CIC Advanced or Intermediate truss-out scaffolder safety training.

2Drill Form 5 timing: before first use, within 14 days immediately preceding each use, and after adverse weather or alteration.

3Never authorise putlog or bracing changes without competent-person control—unauthorised alteration is a major fifth-edition CoP theme and enforcement focus on RMAA jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must hold CIC truss-out scaffolder safety training in Hong Kong?

From 19 October 2024 the Labour Department Bamboo Scaffolding CoP requires all workers performing erection, addition, alteration or dismantling of truss-out scaffolds (TOS) to hold a valid CIC Advanced Level or Intermediate Level Truss-out Scaffolder Safety Training certificate before performing specified work.

What is the difference between CIC TOS and IOS?

Advanced Level (TOS) applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Trade Test Certificate; Intermediate Level (IOS) applicants must hold the Bamboo Scaffolder Intermediate Trade Test Certificate. Both include written and practical assessments. Detailed work-scope distinctions in assessment are primarily documented in Chinese CIC materials.

How much does CIC truss-out scaffolder safety training cost?

The Aug 2025 CIC application form lists Advanced TOS at HK$500 for new/practical re-sit (limited-time HK$450) and HK$100 for written re-sit; Intermediate IOS at HK$150 (limited-time HK$100). Confirm the latest fee before paying.

What pass mark is published for the written test?

CIC does not publicly publish a single percentage pass mark on the English truss-out trade-test page. Candidates must satisfy CIC's written and practical requirements—ask HKCITTC for the current pass criteria when you book.