Circular No. 04/2011/TT-BXD Issuing National Occupational Skill Standards for Occupations in the Construction Sector

Circular No. 04/2011/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction stipulates national occupational skill standards for ten occupations in the construction sector, effective from June 1, 2011.

Document No.04/2011/TT-BXD
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byNguyễn Đình Toàn — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
SectorConstruction
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/05/2011
Effective date01/06/2011
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 04/2011/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction stipulates national occupational skill standards for ten occupations in the construction sector, effective from June 1, 2011.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals operating in the occupations specified in this Circular within the construction sector.

Key points

  • These occupations include carpentry and interior decoration; water supply; drainage; plumbing installation; industrial pipe installation technology; cement production equipment operation; construction machinery repair; steel structure fabrication and erection; electrical installation works; and urban area management.
  • This Circular takes effect from June 1, 2011.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhancing the quality of occupational skills for workers in the construction sector, improving work efficiency and labor safety.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for businesses in retraining staff to meet new requirements.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which occupations are specified in this Circular?

This Circular specifies ten occupations in the construction sector, including: carpentry and interior decoration; water supply; drainage; plumbing installation; industrial pipe installation technology; cement production equipment operation; construction machinery repair; steel structure fabrication and erection; electrical installation works; and urban area management.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from June 1, 2011.

Which organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

Are there specific occupational skill standards set for each occupation?

This Circular only issues National Occupational Skill Standards for ten occupations in the construction sector but does not specify detailed skill requirements.

How will workers already working in these occupations before the Circular took effect be affected?

This Circular does not provide specific regulations for workers already working before it took effect, but they may need to be retrained to meet new requirements.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 04/2011/TT-BXD
HA NOI, May 5, 2011

CIRCULAR

ISSUING NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS FOR OCCUPATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

WHEREAS Decree No. 17/2008/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2008 of the Government stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction;

WHEREAS Decision No. 09/2008/QĐ-BLĐTBXH dated March 27, 2008 of the Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs promulgates regulations on principles and procedures for developing and issuing national skill standards;

THE MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR ON NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS FOR THE OCCUPATIONS: PAINTING AND INLAID SHELL TECHNICIAN; TUNNEL DRILLING; CEMENT PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.

c) Enterprises may be granted permission for no more than one block out of the total three dual-frequency blocks (FDD) B

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR ARE NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS FOR 10 OCCUPATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR, INCLUDING: Carpentry and Interior Decoration; Water Supply; Sewage; Installation of Water Pipes; Industrial Pipe Installation Technology; Operation of Cement Production Equipment; Repair of Construction Machinery; Steel Structure Fabrication and Erection; Electrical Installation Works; Urban Area Management.

Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM JUNE 1, 2011.

Article 3. THE MINISTER, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES AT THE SAME LEVEL, CHAIRS OF PROVINIAL PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES, MUNICIPALITIES DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, AND RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

Nguyen Dinh Toan

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