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Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graduates from the programme is HK$19,100.

Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Fulfil Academic Requirement of Registered Professionals

Fulfil the academic requirements for Grade B Registered Electrical Worker approved by EMSD.

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graduates from the programme is HK$19,100.

Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Fulfil Academic Requirement of Registered Professionals

Fulfil the academic requirements for Grade B Registered Electrical Worker approved by EMSD.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to pursue a career in the Building Services Engineering Industry. The equally important aim is to develop students' abilities to think clearly, assess problems critically, view work creatively and communicate effectively when working independently or as members of a team.

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 (Morrison Hill / Sha Tin / Tuen Mun)

Study Places IVE (Morrison Hill ) - 45
IVE (Sha Tin) - 120
IVE (Tuen Mun) - 50

Admission Score Average Result: 13 ¹
Score Range: 10 - 18 ¹

Programme Stream

Programme Collaboration Project:
IVE (Sha Tin) offers a collaboration project with Shenzhen Polytechnic University. Graduates from the collaboration project will have dual awards from both IVE (Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering) and Shenzhen Polytechnic University (Diploma of Intelligent Building Engineering Technology).

* Subject to students’ choice, academic performance and availability of places in the collaboration project.
For details, please contact Engineering Department of IVE (Sha Tin):
Telephone No.: 2256 7500
E-mail Address: st-eng@vtc.edu.hk

Professional Recognition

The programme has been fully accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as satisfying the academic requirements for Associate Member.

The programme is recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the HKSAR as satisfying the academic requirements for registration as Grade B Registered Electrical Workers.

Graduates are eligible to apply for exemption for some modules of the Professional Diploma in Plumbing Engineering. The Professional Diploma is recognised by the Water Supplies Department as the Part 1 academic qualification for new Grade I Plumber’s License.

Graduates completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfill the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.

Remarks

Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2024. 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 Engineering:
IVE (Morrison Hill): 2835 8342
IVE (Sha Tin): 2256 7500
IVE (Tuen Mun): 2460 5375

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Mathematics* 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G / 3E; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate with Grade C or above in IGCSE Mathematics; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; 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

* Holders of HKDSE, should possess HKDSE Mathematics (Compulsory Part) / Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) at Level 2 or above.

Holders of VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies / VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education / Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education without successful completion of the relevant optional / elective Mathematics module, should possess HKDSE Mathematics / Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) at Level 2 or above.
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.
For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C 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 also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
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):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering

Graduates may apply for admission to the following full-time Degree programmes:

BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering offered by the City University of Hong Kong
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering offered by the University of Hong Kong
BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering offered by the University of Hong Kong
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Upon admission to the above programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.
Graduates may apply for the following HKCAAVQ accredited full-time / part-time top-up Degree programmes [duration of 9 months (full-time) / 18 months (part-time)] jointly operated by the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC:

BEng (Hons) Building Services and Sustainable Engineering^# offered by the University of Central Lancashire, UK (Part-time); Registration Number (Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance) : 252295
BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering^# offered by the University of the West of England, UK (Full-time and part-time); Registration Number (Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance) : 252610

^#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.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in various areas of infrastructure development and construction related projects including new developments, urban renewal projects, maintenance and upgrading of existing services. Nature of work varies from building services design and installation to facility management. The multi-skill training offered by the programme renders graduates less vulnerable to fluctuations in the construction industry. The average employment rate in recent years is over 90%. Graduates may be employed in both private and public organisations, e.g. building services consultants and contractors, property development and management companies, main contractors, suppliers and government departments. A student placement programme is built in the programme with students being placed as far as possible to work full-time in industry during the last semester of study. This helps to achieve the objective of "seamless employment".

Curriculum

Electrical Services Fundamentals
Mechanical Services Fundamentals
Engineering Mathematics for Building Services
Building Services Drawing
Engineering Safety and Environmental Awareness
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Electrical Installations
HVACR Technology
Piped and Fire Services
Building Information Modelling for MEP Coordination
Practical Training for Building Services
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Electrical Machines
Testing and Commissioning
Piped and Fire Services Design
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module B

Sustainable Built Environment and HVAC Systems
Mechanical and Electrical Services Design
Advanced Piped and Fire Services
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Enrichment Module A
Elective Module

Elective Modules (Select 1 only):

Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence Applications
Facilities Maintenance and Energy Management
Advanced Mathematics for Building Services
Utility Services and Building Management Systems
Intelligent Building Systems

Construction Technology and Management
Industrial Attachment
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
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.