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Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code AS114106

Higher Diploma in Environmental Protection and Management

To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Sustainability and Environmental Management (Subject Group) [Programme Code： AS110114]", please click here for more information.

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

High Articulation Rate

Over 60% graduates articulate to Degree programmes in local and overseas universities.

Programme Advantages

Professional Recognitions

Students can join industry-related professional bodies and to attain professional qualification as a certified carbon auditor.

Programme Advantages

High Articulation Rate

Over 60% graduates articulate to Degree programmes in local and overseas universities.

Programme Advantages

Professional Recognitions

Students can join industry-related professional bodies and to attain professional qualification as a certified carbon auditor.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with relevant academic knowledge, professional competence and supervisory skills for environmental monitoring, analysis, environmental assessment and pollution control. It nurtures students’ interests and capability to pursue a career and further study for fulfilling their aspirations to protect their environment. The programme is suitable for students who have great interest in environmental protection and management.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Sha Tin)

Professional Recognition

Graduates with 2 years of relevant testing experience may obtain direct entry to Certified Testing Technician (CTT) under the Environmental Testing category.
Remarks
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Green Engineering and Sustainability
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :
  • B.Sc. in Natural Sciences offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering offered by the City University of Hong Kong;
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering offered by the City University of Hong Kong;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Integrated Environmental Management offered by The Education University of Hong Kong;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom; and
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental Science (Reg. No. 252502)# offered by the Northumbria University, United Kingdom (in collaboration with SHAPE).
# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in government departments (Environmental Protection Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department etc), professional environmental consultants firms, environmental laboratories, environmental organisations etc. for jobs in environmental protection and management.

Curriculum

  • Environmental Investigation Field Camp
  • Sustainability and Environmental Protection
  • Air Pollution Studies
  • Water Pollution Studies
  • Environmental Acoustics
  • Environment in Data
  • Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology
  • Vocational Chinese Communication - Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Environmental Microbiology and Techniques
  • Environmental Instrumentation
  • Carbon Audit
  • Integrated Management System
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Geographic Information System
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Modelling and Simulation
  • Air and Noise Pollution Control Technology
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Project
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Ecological Restoration and Conservation Forensics
  • Remote Sensing and Environmental Investigation
  • Environmental Monitoring and Audit
  • Environmental Modelling and Simulation
  • Project
  • Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Marine water quality survey with environmental investigation using drone

Marine water quality survey with environmental investigation using drone

On-site field study on marine water quality using scientific instruments, and conduct environmental investigation using drone.

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Higher Diploma in Analytical Science
Higher Diploma in Biotechnology
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Higher Diploma in Biotechnology
Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management
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Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Emergency Operations
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114111

Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Emergency Operations
Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Wellness
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114113

Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Wellness
Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
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Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Higher Diploma in Health Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114204

Higher Diploma in Health Studies
Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114205

Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science
Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114206

Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services
Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Medium of Instruction： Chinese (Cantonese))
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114206J

Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114208

Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies
Higher Diploma in Medical Centre Operations
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114210

Higher Diploma in Medical Centre Operations
Higher Diploma in Beauty and Personal Care Products
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114211

Higher Diploma in Beauty and Personal Care Products
Higher Diploma in Food Technology and Safety
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114213

Higher Diploma in Food Technology and Safety
Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114216

Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies
Higher Diploma in Fitness and Exercise Nutrition
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114217

Higher Diploma in Fitness and Exercise Nutrition
Higher Diploma in Chinese Medicine Professional and Operation (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114219J

Higher Diploma in Chinese Medicine Professional and Operation (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies
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