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Certificate

Part-time Day Certificate

Programme Code EG312776

Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting

Programme Edges

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Professional Recognition

The programme is approved by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the HKSAR Government as a pre-requisite for recognition as a Licensed Plumber.

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Professional Recognition

The programme is approved by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the HKSAR Government as a pre-requisite for recognition as a Licensed Plumber.

Basic Information

The programme equips working adults and in-service apprentices with craft knowledge and practical training in plumbing and pipefitting. Areas include Plumbing Practice, Plumbing & Construction Drawing, Potable & Flush Water Supplies, Fire Services Mechanical Installation, Building Construction, Hot Water Supply, Plumbing Measurement, Introduction to Information Technology, Plumbing Science, Plumbing Mathematics, Drainage Systems, Combined Services Engineering Drawing and Pipe Work Installation, etc.

Mode of Study Part-time (Day)

Duration of Study 2 Years¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Required No. of Credits for Graduation 108

Professional Recognition

The programme is approved by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the HKSAR as a pre-requisite for recognition as a Licensed Plumber.

Remarks

Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by YC, on average 1 day and 1 evening per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year.

Notes

Chinese is used as the medium of instruction and assessments of the programme, supplemented with English technical terms when required.
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.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3 AND Sponsored by an Employer；OR
Equivalent AND Sponsored by an Employer

Remarks

Applicants meeting the minimum entrance requirements may be invited to an admission test. The admission test may take the form of a written test and/or an oral interview.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates with a minimum of 4 years' relevant working experience may apply for admission to the short course "Certificate in Plumbing Services (Hong Kong)" (Course Code: EG423703Q). Candidates with a Pass Award from the course can apply for registration as Licensed Plumbers with the Water Supplies Department.

Career Prospects

The programme is approved by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the HKSAR as a pre-requisite for recognition as a Licensed Plumber.

Graduates may be employed in construction sites or renovation companies as craftsmen in plumbing and pipefitting.

They may also attend short courses to help them acquire plumbers' licences recognised by the Water Supplies Department. Pursuant to the Waterworks Ordinance, all plumbing installation (except some minor works) must be undertaken by Licensed Plumbers. As there is a great demand for qualified plumbers in the construction industry, the programme provides a good career prospect for our graduates.

Curriculum

Pipe Work Installation (7)
Plumbing Mathematics (6)
Plumbing Practice I (A) (5)
Potable & Flush Water Supplies (6)
Plumbing Science (6)
Plumbing Practice I (B) (5)
Hot Water Supply (6)
Plumbing & Construction Drawing (7)
Plumbing Practice II (A) (5)
Drainage Systems (6)
Combined Services Engineering Drawing (10)
Plumbing Practice II (B) (5)
Fire Services Mechanical Installation (6)
Building Construction (7)
Plumbing Practice III (A) (5)
Plumbing Measurement (6)
Introduction to Information Technology (5)
Plumbing Practice III (B) (5)

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Year (HK$)

$2,185

Remarks

Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to better support their study; or to attend additional training and industrial attachment, for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.