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Higher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code BA114056

Higher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics

Programme Edges

Industry Participation, Talent Cultivation

Invite industry representatives to give guest lectures and share their experiences, so that students can understand the current aviation and logistics operations and management models.

Professional Certification

Exemption from some of the Hong Kong Institute of Logistics and Transport professional qualification examinations.

Workplace Experience

Internships in aviation and logistics companies help students develop professional skills and gain an understanding of industry developments.

Industry Participation, Talent Cultivation

Invite industry representatives to give guest lectures and share their experiences, so that students can understand the current aviation and logistics operations and management models.

Professional Certification

Exemption from some of the Hong Kong Institute of Logistics and Transport professional qualification examinations.

Workplace Experience

Internships in aviation and logistics companies help students develop professional skills and gain an understanding of industry developments.

Basic Information

The programme aims to enable students to pursue careers in logistics and aviation fields. The programme emphasises practical training through providing job opportunities in logistics companies, express courier companies, airlines and cargo operators, and utilising VR technology to provide an interactive and immersive virtual training environment for aviation and logistics operations.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Tsing Yi)

Medium of Instruction

English

Medium of Instruction

The programme is also offered in other medium of instruction, including:
PutonghuaHigher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Professional Recognition

The programme has established closed relationship with business enterprises and professional bodies. We will invite guest speakers from industry and arrange logistics and aviation-related job opportunities for students. Graduates are entitled to partial exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examination of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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.
Except for specific modules of specific content, the medium of instruction for Higher Diploma programmes is English and may be supplemented with Chinese.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
One Other Language subject (Category C subjects) can be counted for admission purpose. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Languages subjects are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively. From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Starting from 2026 HKDSE, a Grade E or above in Urdu language will also be recognised for the same purpose. For details, please click here.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BSc (Hons) in Global Logistics Technology

Graduates may also apply for the degree programmes offered by the following institution(s):

Northumbria University, UK: BSc (Hons) in Global Business Management^#
RMIT University, Australia: Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)^#
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

^#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 for the registered course no.

Full-time top-up degree programmes in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC is not applicable to Mainland Students. For admission arrangements of part-time programmes, please visit website of SHAPE.

Career Prospects

Graduates are equipped to be employed in logistics and aviation management under different types of organisations including logistics companies, international express courier companies and airlines. Graduates may be employed as logistics officers, multinational courier company operations officers, warehouse operations officers, transportation operations officers, aviation operations assistants, etc.

Curriculum

Marketing Essentials
Introduction to Aviation Industry
Service Management
Business Environment for Transport and Logistics
Live Commerce with Design Thinking
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth and Effectiveness
Information Technology Essentials – Business

Quantitative Analysis for Business
Fundamentals of Management
Logistics Management for e-Commerce Operations
Introduction to Air Cargo Operations
Human Resource Management in Aviation
Live Commerce with Design Thinking
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence

Special Cargo Handling
SMART Airport Operations
Global Trade Practices

Contemporary Issues on Aviation and Logistics
Law of Business and Carriage
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

Accounting
Shipping Practices
Safety and Security in Aviation
SMART Warehousing
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Enrichment Module A

Remarks

Industrial Attachment (to be conducted during Semesters 2 –5).

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for AY2027/28 will be announced at a later stage. The tuition fees for the AY2026/27 is listed below for reference.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$35,140

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments each year. Each instalment is HK$17,570.
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.
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.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2^nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
Applicants shall refer to the Government's revised eligibility criteria for subvented study places and subsidies for AY2027/28 and beyond. Applicants not meeting the revised eligibility criteria are subject to self-finance fees. If you need any further enquiry on visa requirements, please contact the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.