New Construction Workers Registration Card Serves More Than One Purpose

Starting from late November 2017, the Construction Workers Registration Cards (CWR Cards) issued by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) will, according to cardholder’s preference, show other registration qualifications that are related to construction industry.  For ordinances under the regulatory purview of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), the following registration qualifications may be shown on the new CWR Cards:

1. Registered Gas Installers as stipulated in the Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51);
2. Registered Electrical Workers as stipulated in the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406); and
3. Registered lift workers/registered escalator workers as stipulated in the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Cap. 618).

The design layout of the new CWR Card is as follows:

⇑ Front

⇑ Back

Under the new arrangement, new CWR Cards with registration information of EMSD are equivalent to the certificates currently issued by EMSD in accordance with the above-mentioned ordinances.

Members of the public may access or verify the information on a CWR Card by the following means: Access the webpage of CIC’s database by scanning the QR code on the CWR Card; Browse the website of CIC as shown on the CWR Card and then key in the registration number of the cardholder to search for the relevant information; or Call the government hotline 1823 for information on registration qualifications under the regulatory purview of EMSD. Cardholders of the new CWR cards are responsible for explaining to the public the new arrangement and the above-mentioned means of accessing or verifying information.  If requested by the public to produce certificates currently issued by EMSD in accordance with the above-mentioned ordinances, cardholders are advised to produce the relevant certificates so as to start the works as soon as possible.

New Construction Workers Registration Card Serves More Than One Purpose (Video) (Cantonese narration / dialogue provided with English subtitle) Scipt Narration / Dialogue: The New Multi-purpose Construction Workers Registration Card ================================================= Describer: Ching Yee & Din Wong arrive at the lift lobby of a housing estate. Yee presses the lift button. Wong A1: Ching Yee, do you have all your registration cards with you? Without the cards, clients may not let you in to carry out the work! Describer: Wong reminds Yee to present the work certificate Yee A2: Of course I have, Brother Din Wong! Describer: Yee takes out the "Construction Workers Registration Card" Yee A3: But now just one "Construction Workers Registration Card" is all you need! Describer: Close up to see the "Construction Workers Registration Card" in Yee’s hand Yee A4: It’s very convenient. Just scan it with your mobile phone and you’ll see all the information! Take E&M industry as an example, You can now incorporate registration qualifications of Describer: Pan wide to see Wong and Yee continue their conversation Yee A5: electrical worker, gas installer, lift and escalator worker, Describer: Registration cards of the electrical worker, gas installer, lift and escalator worker Yee A6: into the "Construction Workers Registration Card". Describer: Yee’s Construction Workers Registration Card Yee A7: The card with such added registration information is equivalent to the respective certificates currently issued by EMSD. If you have more than one qualification, the “Construction Workers Registration Card” offers a more convenient choice. Describer: Wong and Yee continue their conversation in the lift lobby Wong A8: Only one card! Really? Do you think people know that? Describer: Wong crosses his arms and casts a doubtful look. Describer: The lift arrives. Yee and Wong enter the lift. Describer: Yee and Wong arrive at the household and stand at the door. Yee presses the bell. Ivy, the occupant, comes out from the kitchen. ============================== Yee B1 Hello! I’m here to check the tripped circuit! Describer: Yee and Wong stand behind the gate. Ivy B2: Alright, may I have a look at your credentials? Describer: Ivy slides open the gate and wants to see the certificates. Yee B3: This is my Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker” Describer: Yee presented her Construction Workers Registration Card Ivy B2: Oh! So, this is the certificate? Describer: Ivy has queries. She holds Yee’s card and turns both sides to see details. Yee B4: Yep. To facilitate the daily work of the construction workers, EMSD has accepted the use of the "Construction Workers Registration Card" as an equivalent proof of the registration certificates they issued to the electrical, gas, lift and escalator workers. Describer: Yee introduces the “Construction Workers Registration Card” Ivy B5: But there is no indication on the card that you are an electrical worker. Describer: Pan wide to see entrance of the flat. Ivy holds Yee’s Construction Workers Registration Card with query. Yee B6: There’s a QR code on the back. Simply scan it with your mobile phone My qualifications and respective validity periods are all there at a glance! Describer: Close to see Yee explains to Ivy. Then pan wide to see Ivy, Yee and Wong standing at the door Ivy B7: Let me see. Describer: Ivy takes out her mobile phone and scan the Registration Card Yee B8: In case your phone runs out of power, you can visit the Construction Industry Council’s website. Describer: Close-up to see the QR code on the mobile phone. Yee B9: Just search the related information by entering the registration number shown on the card. Describer: The page of “Register of Construction Workers” on the website Yee B10: Or you may call 1823 as well. Describer: Yee keeps explaining other enquiry methods Ivy B11: Alright. Ah it’s connected! Describer: Ivy’s mobile phone connects to the website. Ivy B12: Let’s have a look! Describer: Close-up to see content of the “Construction Workers Registration Card” app on the mobile phone after scanning the QR code Ivy B13: No problem! Describer: Ivy turns Yee’s Registration Card to the front, keeps checking Yee’s qualifications Ivy B14: Oh, so you do have many qualifications! Describer: Back to the household entrance, Yee nods with smiles. Wong B15: This is my electrician registration card! Describer: Wong presents his Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker. Ivy B16: Thank you! Oh, this one looks different! How can I validate the information on this card? Describer: Ivy turns the card front and back with queries. Wong B17: EMSD has published on its website lists of registered personnel for electrical, gas, lift and escalator works. Just enter the relevant information and you can find the worker’s details. Describer: Wong introduces the registration section of the EMSD website. Ivy B18: Oh, so that’s how it works. Thank you. Describer: Ivy smiles and returns the Registration Cards to Yee and Wong Ivy B19: Please come in, the circuit breaker is over there. Describer: Yee and Wong enter the flat. Ivy leads them to the circuit breaker. VO 1: The new multi-purpose "Construction Workers Registration Card" offers workers a convenient option. Describer: The registration cards for electrical worker, gas installer, lift & escalator worker appear one by one VO 2: However, if clients ask for certificates issued by EMSD, Describer: Yee’s Construction Workers Registration Card VO 3: It’s better to show them those certificates in order to get work started as soon as possible. Describer: Three registration cards for electrical worker, gas installer, lift & escalator worker respectively Describer: EMSD logo [End] [MP4 format (39.5MB)] (Cantonese dialogue / narration with English subtitle) Download script [PDF format (191KB)]