Annual Report 2025

60 Transport International Holdings Limited 2025 Annual Report SUSTAINABILITY REPORT KMB Academy In 2025, the KMB Academy (“the Academy”) opened its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Maintenance Training Workshop to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles servicing. Located beside the existing technical training workshop at Shatin Depot, the facility meets the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the HKSAR Government’s specifications for high-voltage EV maintenance and provides component models for hands-on learning in EV structure, maintenance procedures, and safety. Two new programmes, the Certificate in Electric Vehicle Maintenance Safety Awareness and the Certificate in Diagnosis, Testing and Maintenance of Electric Vehicles (Low-Voltage), were accredited at Level Two and Level Three, respectively, under the Qualifications Framework (“HKQF”) by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, bringing the Academy’s total number of HKQF-recognised programmes to six. Maintenance-Related Courses Certificate in Bus Maintenance (HKQF Level Two): Provides training in mechanical operation, industrial safety and core technical areas including engines, drivetrains, chassis, electrical systems and air-conditioning. Students also receive on-the-job training at KMB depots. Graduates receive certificates recognised by Alexander Dennis Ltd and Volvo Buses, qualifying them as semi-skilled workers with a clear progression pathway. Certificate in Electric Vehicle Maintenance Safety Awareness (HKQF Level Two): Equips workers with knowledge of EV safety guidelines, hazard identification, safety management measures, EV signage and risk management for EV systems. Certificate in Diagnosis, Testing and Maintenance of Electric Vehicles (Low-Voltage) (HKQF Level Three): Provides the skills needed to safely diagnose and repair low-voltage EV systems, preparing trainees to become EMSD-registered technicians in the low-voltage category. Driving Training Courses Certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving Training (HKQF Level Three): Develops safety awareness, manoeuvring skills, and knowledge of bus types and routes. Training also includes customer service and emotion management. Instructors assess students before graduation to ensure they meet KMB’s standards. Certificate in Continuing Development for In-service Bus Captains (HKQF Level Three): Enhances knowledge and skills in road safety, driving techniques and professional driving attitudes, with a focus on defensive driving. Instructor Training Courses Professional Certificate for Instructors in the Franchised Bus Industry (HKQF Level Four): Supports the professional development of Driving and Technical Instructors by strengthening teaching skills, instructional quality and professional conduct. KMB Academy provides professional, comprehensive training for new recruits and serving bus captains of KMB and LWB, covering key areas such as manoeuvring skills, customer service, and emotional management. All courses are officially recognised under the HKQF