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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 student's 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 Part-time (Evening)

Duration of Study 3 Years¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Morrison Hill/ Sha Tin/Tuen Mun )²

Required No. of Credits for Graduation

321

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

Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by IVE, on average 4 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year.
Some modules of the programme offered by IVE (Morrison Hill) may be conducted at outside centre.

Notes

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.
The programme is under "Vplus Engineering" of the "Vplus Subsidy Scheme". For details / enquiry of the subsidy scheme, please visit "Vplus Engineering" website or contact 3757 9237.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Mathematics* 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

One HKALE A-Level subject / Two AS-Level subjects at Grade E or above; AND Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics; OR
VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; OR
VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G / 3E; OR
Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate with Grade C or above in IGCSE Mathematics; OR
Diploma of 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 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.
HKCEE English Language taken in 2006 or before should have attained Grade E or above (Syllabus B) / Grade C or above (Syllabus A).
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.
The applicants should be under the relevant employment.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the degree programme 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 as assistant engineers, technicians, supervisors, maintenance & operations staff, building services officers 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.

Curriculum

Mechanical Services Fundamentals (13)
Engineering Mathematics for Building Services (10)
IT Essentials - Smart Living (6)
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction (6)

Building Services Drawing (10)
Electrical Services Fundamentals (13)
Piped and Fire Services (10)
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence (6)

Engineering Safety and Environmental Awareness (10)
HVAC Technology (13)
Enrichment Module B (3)

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
Electrical Installations (13)
Building Information Modelling for MEP Coordination (13)
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6)

Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search (9)
Electrical Machines (13)
Testing and Commissioning (10)
Practical Training for Building Services ^{^} (10)

Advanced Piped and Fire Services (10)
Piped and Fire Services Design (6)
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation (10)

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
Sustainable Built Environment and HVAC Systems (10)
Mechanical and Electrical Services Design (10)
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6)
Elective Module (10)

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

Construction Technology and Management (10)
Final Year Project ^@ (16)
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing (9)
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3)
Enrichment Module A (6)

Final Year Project ^@ (16)
Industrial Attachment ^{^} (10)

Remarks

Applicants must apply for exemption of the module based on his/her working experiences from the full-time employment in relevant trade.

This module is divided into two parts and offered in semesters 8 and 9 respectively.

All students will be required to take and pass all of the Whole Person Development modules before graduation.
Students possessing at least two-year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Higher Diploma Programme) can apply for module exemption subject to passing the related assessment. Please click here for details.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Credit (HK$)

$275

Remarks

In addition to tuition fees, students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the fee for the study packages of Chinese & Putonghua modules.
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.