HK Green Card (Construction) exam-day guide
HK Green Card (Construction) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Bring your Hong Kong Identity Card (or valid passport)
Photo identification is required for admission and identity checks. The exact document accepted, and whether a copy is permissible, varies by provider and venue - confirm with the provider in advance. Do not rely on a photocopy or an expired document.
Bring the appointment/registration confirmation
A printed or saved confirmation with your name, reference number, date, time and venue helps resolve any booking discrepancy at the desk. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or an electronic copy is accepted.
Confirm the exact venue and arrival time the day before
Check the address, building, floor and room on your confirmation, and plan the route. Hong Kong test centres are often inside industrial or commercial buildings with shared lifts; allow extra time to find the correct floor. If the venue is unclear, confirm with the provider.
Check whether the test is computer-based or paper-based
This determines what you may bring. For computer-based delivery, confirm with the provider whether you may bring your own stationery or must use materials supplied at the centre. For paper-based delivery, bring several HB pencils, an eraser and a pencil sharpener unless the provider supplies them.
Bring a simple calculator only if permitted
Construction safety and trade tests sometimes involve basic calculations. Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is allowed, and if so which models are permitted; many centres prohibit programmable or stored-memory devices. Assume it is not allowed until confirmed.
Leave prohibited items at home or arrange storage
Mobile phones, smart watches, fitness bands, earphones and other electronic devices are commonly banned from the test room. Many centres provide no secure storage, so plan to travel without them or leave them with a companion. Confirm the provider's policy on personal belongings.
Bring water and a light snack for before/after the test
Refreshments are usually not permitted inside the test room. Hydration and a small snack before the session help concentration, especially for early-morning or long sessions. Check whether the venue has nearby shops or vending facilities.
Wear suitable clothing and note any PPE requirement
Some construction-related assessments or venue rules require safety shoes or other protective equipment, and some practical sessions require specific clothing. Confirm with the provider whether PPE is required, supplied, or prohibited. Dress in layers because room temperatures vary.
Know the lateness and no-show policy
Late arrivals are commonly refused entry and may forfeit the fee. Confirm with the provider the cut-off time for admission and the procedure if you are delayed by transport disruption or severe weather.
Check severe weather and typhoon arrangements
Hong Kong weather can disrupt transport and cause cancellations. Confirm with the provider how tests are rescheduled when a typhoon signal or black rainstorm warning is in force, and check the provider's website or hotline on the morning of the test.
Review the test format and any permitted reference material
Confirm the number of questions, time allowed, language options (for example Chinese and English) and whether any reference material is provided. If you need a particular language version, confirm with the provider before the test day.
Plan your journey and backup transport
Aim to arrive well before the reporting time, typically 15 to 30 minutes early unless the provider states otherwise. Identify a backup route (MTR, bus, taxi) in case of disruption, and check live transport information before leaving.
Plan the day
Re-read your confirmation and verify the venue address, reporting time, identification requirements and any items the provider supplies or prohibits. If anything is ambiguous, contact the provider now rather than on the day. Check the weather forecast and any transport works affecting your route.
Do a final content review focused on weak areas rather than re-reading everything. Practise recalling key safety principles, common hazards, site housekeeping, personal protective equipment use, permit-to-work concepts and emergency procedures in your own words. Use short recall sessions rather than long passive reading.
Prepare your documents and belongings in one place: identification, confirmation, stationery permitted by the provider, water and a snack. Set out clothing, including any required footwear. Decide how you will handle your phone on the day.
Confirm your travel plan with a realistic departure time and a backup route. Check the provider's website or hotline for any venue change, session time change or weather notice. Note the provider's contact number in case of delay.
Do a light review only: skim your own summary notes and key definitions, then stop. Avoid learning new material late, which tends to increase anxiety without improving recall. Confirm the reporting time once more and set two alarms.
Prepare the next day's bag and place identification and confirmation by the door. Charge nothing you cannot bring into the test room, and plan to leave electronic devices at home or with a companion. Eat a normal meal and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a proper breakfast, check live weather and transport information, and leave with a buffer so you arrive early. Re-check that you have your identification and confirmation before leaving. If you are delayed, contact the provider immediately rather than arriving late without notice.
Follow staff instructions for registration and identity verification. Use the washroom before entering the test room, since breaks may be limited. Store any permitted belongings as directed and switch off any device you have been allowed to keep outside the room.
Read the instructions and check the time allowed and number of questions before starting. Answer the questions you are confident about first, mark uncertain ones and return to them. Watch the clock and reserve time to transfer or check answers if required by the format.
If a question is unclear, re-read it for keywords such as 'must', 'should', 'first' or 'most appropriate', which change the correct answer in safety and procedure questions. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and follow the invigilator's instructions.
Note how you were told results would be released and how to follow up if you have not heard by the stated date. Keep your candidate reference number. If a retake is needed, ask the provider about waiting periods and booking procedures before leaving the venue area.
Rules to check
Bring the identification document specified by the provider and present it on request. If your identification is lost, expired or does not match your registration details, admission may be refused; contact the provider before the test day to ask what alternatives they accept.
Arrive by the reporting time stated on your confirmation. Late arrivals are commonly refused entry, and the provider's lateness and refund policy applies; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider rather than assuming a grace period.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches and earphones are generally not permitted in the test room. Confirm the provider's policy on personal belongings and storage, and do not assume the venue provides secure lockers.
Follow all instructions from invigilators, including seating, starting and stopping, and any prohibition on communicating with other candidates. Unauthorised materials, communication or attempts to record questions can lead to removal and cancellation of results under the provider's rules.
Breaks are usually limited and may require permission and escort. Use the washroom before the session and raise your hand if you need to leave; confirm with the provider whether scheduled breaks are offered and whether the clock stops during them.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the provider and may vary by test version or trade. Do not rely on rumoured pass marks; confirm the scoring method, result notification timeline and any appeal or remark procedure with the provider.
If severe weather or an emergency disrupts the session, follow the provider's instructions and their published rescheduling arrangements. Do not assume a cancelled session is automatically rebooked; confirm the procedure with the provider.
Only bring reference material, calculators or stationery that the provider explicitly permits. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, leave it at home and confirm with the provider beforehand.