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Engineering
Programme Code EG114138
Higher Diploma in Environmental Engineering
Programme Edges
Promising Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in the government departments, professional environmental / construction consultants and contractors.
Articulation >96%
IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local/ overseas full-time degree programmes.
Professional Recognition
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Promising Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in the government departments, professional environmental / construction consultants and contractors.
Articulation >96%
IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local/ overseas full-time degree programmes.
Professional Recognition
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Basic Information
With the increase in the public concerns for environmental issues and the huge investment in infrastructure development, the environmental engineering industry has a very good prospect. The programme is a cross-disciplinary professional study of environmental engineering and green construction to align with the local development needs. It ties in closely with the sustainable development of Hong Kong and its manpower needs. Graduates have ample opportunities for career development or further study.
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.
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 (Tsing Yi)
Study Places
IVE (Tsing Yi) - 25
Admission Score
Average Result: 14 1
Score Range: 10 - 17 1
Score Range: 10 - 17 1
Professional Recognition
The programme is widely accepted by the industry. It is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as a required academic qualification for their Associate Membership. Recognition from other relevant professional bodies will also be sought.
Graduates completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfills the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.
Graduates with relevant work experience are eligible to apply for exemption for some modules of the Professional Certificate in Environmental Management for Construction (Environmental Officer). The Professional Certificate is recognised by the Development Bureau as a qualification that satisfies the requirement of the Environmental Officer Course as stated in Appendix C of ETWB Technical Circular (Works) No. 19/2005. With Vplus Engineering under the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, eligible students may apply up to 60% reimbursement of their tuition fee.
Graduates completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfills the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.
Graduates with relevant work experience are eligible to apply for exemption for some modules of the Professional Certificate in Environmental Management for Construction (Environmental Officer). The Professional Certificate is recognised by the Development Bureau as a qualification that satisfies the requirement of the Environmental Officer Course as stated in Appendix C of ETWB Technical Circular (Works) No. 19/2005. With Vplus Engineering under the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, eligible students may apply up to 60% reimbursement of their tuition fee.
Remarks
- Admission score in 2025 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2025. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points; 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point)
Notes
- 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.
- For details please contact Department of Construction:
IVE (Tsing Yi): 2436 8503
Entrance Requirements
- HKDSE
Chinese Language
2
English Language
2
Core/Elective Subject
2
Core/Elective Subject
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 Green Engineering and Sustainability
- BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- BEng (Hons) in Civil and Environmental Engineering offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management and Technology offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- BEng in Environmental Science and Engineering offered by the City University of Hong Kong
- BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University in UK
Career Prospects
The employment rate of graduates is expected to be very high due to the blooming of the industry. Graduates may be employed in the environmental / construction industry such as environmental technologists / technicians, technician engineers, project coordinators, project officers, works supervisors, technical officers and assistant engineers, etc. Employers include government department, public companies, professional environmental / construction consultants and contractors, etc.
Curriculum
- Chemistry for Environmental Engineers
- Mathematics and Statistics for Environmentalist
- Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling for Environmental Applications
- Practical Skills and Workplace Safety for Environmental Studies
- Construction Technology
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
- Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
- Basic Mathematics for Environmental Studies (Part 1)
- Science for Built Environment with IoT Programming
- Environmental Legislation
- Air and Noise Control Engineering (Part 1)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Solid Waste Management and Recycling
- Vocational Chinese Communication - Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
- Basic Mathematics for Environmental Studies (Part 2)
- Air and Noise Control Engineering (Part 2)
- Sustainability and Engineering Profession
- Building Services for Environmental Engineering
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search - IT Essentials - Smart Living
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Enrichment Module A
- Green Building Technology and Assessment
- Environmental Management Plan for Construction
- Environmental Assessment, Monitoring and Audit
- Environmental Modelling and Geographic Information System
- Carbon and Energy Audit
- Final Year Project (Part 1)
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
- Enrichment Module B
- Quality and OSH Management
- Final Year Project (Part 2)
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Tuition Fees
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 installments each year. Each installment 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 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
- The information listed above is only applicable to local students.
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