Engineering Discipline
In-service Training



Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering
Duration of Study
5 semesters (Normally 2 to 3 semesters during one academic year)
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus
IVE ( Morrison Hill )
Entrance Requirements
Holder of S6 (NSS) Qualification :
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or VTC Diploma in Vocational Education; or Equivalent

Remarks:
  1. Applicants possessing "Attained / Attained with Distinction" performance in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained "Level 2 / Level 3" respectively in one HKDSE subject and a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. "Grade D or E / Grade C or above" in HKDSE Elective Subject Category C ¡V other language subjects will be regarded as having attained "Level 2 / Level 3" respectively in HKDSE and one category C subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. Holders of DVE award upon successful completion of prescribed modules are eligible to apply for Higher Diploma Programmes.
Holder of S7 Qualification:
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 English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics [HKCEE English Language taken in 2006 or before should be at Grade E or above in Syllabus B / Grade C or above in Syllabus A]; or Equivalent

Remark:
Successful completion of one Education Bureau¡¦s Applied Learning (ApL) course on or before 2010 was recognised as comparable to one HKCEE subject pass.
Programme Aims

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.

This 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.

Curriculum
Semester 1:
  • English and Communication : Workplace Interaction
  • English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development : Self-efficacy Enhancement
  • Information Technology Essentials ¡V Services
  • Engineering Science I & II
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Engineering Safety and Environmental Awareness
  • Building Services Drawing
  • Electrical Services Fundamentals
Semester 2:
  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Vocational Chinese Communication I : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development : SMART in Action
  • Electrical Installation I
  • HVAC Technology
  • Piped Services and Fire Safety Installations I
  • Building Technology
Semester 3:
  • English and Communication : Reports
  • Vocational Chinese Communication III : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Whole Person Development : Global Vision
  • Electrical Installation II
  • BS Software Applications
  • BS System Design I
  • Practical Training (Building Services)
Semester 4:
  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
  • Whole Person Development : Integrated Career Development
  • Construction Management and Supervisory Skills
  • Commissioning and Maintenance
  • Indoor Environment and HVAC Systems
  • BS System Design II

2 out of 4 Electives :

  • Piped Services and Fire Safety Installations II
  • Electrical Services and Building Management Systems
  • Building Maintenance and Renovation
  • Energy Management in Buildings
  • Common Elective Module
Semester 5:
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Industry Based Student Project

Career Prospects

Graduates can work 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 near 100%. Graduates can 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".

 
Articulation
Graduates can apply for admission to the following courses :
  1. BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  2. BEng (Hons) in Building Engineering (Building Services Engineering) offered by the City University of Hong Kong
  3. BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (Building Services Engineering) offered by the University of Hong Kong
  4. BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Upon admission to the above local degree courses, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Graduates can also apply for admission to oversea universities and direct entry to the second year of study is generally accepted. Example includes BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering offered by the University of Northumbria , UK .
Professional Recognition
The former HD in BSE courses were accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as satisfying the academic requirements for Associate Member. This 5-semester programme has been developed based on the former programmes. The Department will actively seek accreditation from HKIE and it is expected that accreditation can be granted.

Employer¡¦s Views
Mr. Daniel K.M. Chong¡]Managing Director, ClydeMan Engineering Limited¡^
¡§The economy of Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region is growing rapidly. The number of housing and infrastructures continue to grow, leading to a strong demand for building services engineering professionals. The HD in Building Services Engineering has been launched by the REFM Department of IVE for many years. They have established dedicated partnerships with the industry and their graduates are well recognized by corporations. Our company has employed some of their students, who have proved to be capable of contributing to our business growth.¡¨
Graduate¡¦s Sharing
Yuen Cheuk Yin (Graduate in 2006)
¡§I chose the course with great interest albeit with an arts background. To achieve the objective of providing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, apart from classroom lecture, this course provided students opportunities to work full-time in the engineering industry and to participate in seminars and site visits. Besides, the lecturers encouraged students to be committee members of IVE student branches of professional bodies to organize various extra-curricular activities so as to improve the leadership and inter-personal skills. This course equipped me with knowledge and helped me to build up confidence and self-esteem. With the support of the Department, I won the Alistair Harvey Foundation Scholarship sponsoring fully my study in UK for a degree. My dream of studying abroad could be realized.¡¨