Engineering

Higher Diploma

Engineering Discipline

The Engineering Discipline offers comprehensive engineering programmes spanning construction, electrical and electronic engineering, computer and data engineering, mechanical and building services engineering, transportation, and artificial intelligence and robotics. Supported by strong industry networks, state-of-the-art facilities, and qualified teaching staff with extensive experience, we deliver high-quality engineering education. Beyond theoretical knowledge, our programmes emphasise practical training through simulated work environments and work attachments, equipping students with the technical competencies needed for career advancement or further studies.

Discipline Info

Key Advantages

Strong Employment Prospects

~93% of graduates who chose to pursue a profession secure employment with organisations in the relevant industry.*

Meets Academic Requirements for Professional Registration

Programmes are recognised by multiple government departments as fulfilling academic qualifications for registered engineering professionals.

Professional Recognition

Programmes are recognised by local and international professional bodies, preparing students for both further studies and career progression.

Strong Employment Prospects

~93% of graduates who chose to pursue a profession secure employment with organisations in the relevant industry.*

Meets Academic Requirements for Professional Registration

Programmes are recognised by multiple government departments as fulfilling academic qualifications for registered engineering professionals.

Professional Recognition

Programmes are recognised by local and international professional bodies, preparing students for both further studies and career progression.

Articulation

Graduates opting for further studies are eligible to apply for the respective degree programmes offered by various local and overseas universities including:

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
The University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
City University of Hong Kong
RMIT University, Australia
University of Lancashire, UK
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), UK

Career Prospect

Graduates may be employed as assistant engineer, assistant building surveyor, assistant quantity surveyor, works supervisor, consultant, etc. They could also develop in innovative fields such as Computer and Data Engineering, Building Information Modelling (BIM), intelligent system development, energy audit and management, electronics and computer control, computer and mobile devices programming, and artificial intelligence and robotics development.

Professional Recognition

Many professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas, and government departments acknowledge the quality of our programmes, including:

Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
The Institute of the Motor Industry Hong Kong
The Buildings Department of the Government of HKSAR
The Civil Aviation Department of the Government of HKSAR
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Government of HKSAR
The Labour Department of the Government of HKSAR
The Marine Department of the Government of HKSAR

Internship and Exchange

Engineering Discipline provides Industrial Attachment & Final Year Project Scheme (IA-FYP) Scheme, which is a "work-based experience scheme" providing a real-life organisational context for students to develop specific or generic skills, which is valuable to
their professional development.

Every year, IVE Engineering students will receive placements for industrial attachment in different companies/organisations. In Academic Year 2024/25, around 1,000 students took part in the attachment in around 230 companies/organisations and part of them are listed below:

ATAL Engineering Ltd
BeSpark Technologies Engineering Limited
CBRE Limited
C M Wong & Associates Ltd
Castco Testing Centre Limited
Chevalier (Construction) Company Limited
China State Construction
Creative Property Services Consultants Limited
Crown Motors Ltd
FSE Engineering Group Ltd
Gammon Construction Ltd
Guardian Fire Engineers & Consultants Ltd
HKT Services Limited
Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited
isBIM Limited
Jardine Engineering Corporation
Johnson Controls Hong Kong Limited
Keio Engineering Co. Ltd
KML Engineering Ltd
MTR Corporation Limited
REC Engineering Co Ltd
Sanfield (Management) Limited
SATS HK Limited
Savills Property Management Ltd
Siemens Ltd Hong Kong
Southa Technical Limited
Vircon Limited
WSP (Asia) Ltd
Yau Lee Construction Co. Ltd.
Zung Fu Company Limited
Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.
Shun Hing System Integration Co. Ltd

Facilities

CLP Power Engineering Laboratory

Alistair Harvey Foundation IoT Innovation and Technology Centre

Smart City Innovation Centre and STEAM Education Centre

Electric Vehicles Training Center

BIMiHub

Innovative Construction Technology Centre

Simulated Airport Operations Centre

Full Mission Shiphandling Simulator Centre

Aviation and Maritime Education Centre (Under Construction)

Highlights

IVE Engineering graduates and students demonstrated remarkable performance at the WorldSkills Lyon 2024, clinching a bronze medal and Medallions for Excellence

Hosted in Lyon, France, the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 attracted participation from over 70 countries and regions, with more than 1,400 contestants competing in 62 categories. In this year's global event, the Hong Kong team made its debut in the "Aircraft Maintenance" category, with IVE Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Higher Diploma graduate Wong Fu Tung wining the bronze medal. Meanwhile, IVE Mechanical Engineering Higher Diploma Students Lam Choi Chi and Ng Wing Kwan excelled in the mechatronics competition, securing a Medallion for Excellence.

IVE Engineering students won three awards at the 2024 RoboGame Robotics Competition in the USA

IVE Higher Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics first-year student, Fan Ho-wai, participated in the 2024 RoboGame Robotics Competition held in California, USA, from April 19 to 21. With his self-designed robot, he achieved remarkable success, securing one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards across three categories. This achievement highlights the students' dedication and innovative capabilities in the field of robotics.

IVE Engineering students won the award of Smart Technology Application in Hong Kong Electronics Project Competition 2024

Leveraging their understanding and concern for the community, along with solid engineering knowledge, IVE engineering students excelled in the tertiary/open category of the "GWIN 2024 Smart City E&M IoT Application Challenge" organized by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. They clinched multiple awards, showcasing their outstanding practical skills and innovative ideas. The award-winning project, "Smart Smoke Door," introduced a low-power technology that can detect the status of smoke doors and issue timely alerts. Its user-friendly design and simple operational concept made a profound impression on the judges. Additionally, other winning projects presented creative yet practical proposals to address various community issues, earning unanimous acclaim from the judging panel.

IVE Engineering students won silver medal at the 2nd "Belt and Road" International Skills Competition

The Second Belt and Road International Skills Competition was held from 24 to 26 June 2024 in Chongqing. The competition brought together nearly 200 contestants from 61 countries and regions to compete in 18 skill categories. IVE Engineering student Wong Wai Shing participated in the IoT installation and debugging category. Drawing on the expertise gained through the Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering programme, Wong competed and exchanged ideas with participants from 16 other countries, ultimately winning a silver medal.

VTC Solar Car Team Makes History with World Championship Victory Self-Developed SOPHIE 8x Triumphed Over Renowned International Institutions to Claim Maiden Title

Vocational Training Council (VTC) Solar Car Team has achieved a historic milestone! Our solar-powered electric vehicle, SOPHIE 8x, designed and built by the IVE Engineering Discipline’s VTC Solar Car Team, conquered 3,000 kilometers of Australian desert and wilderness in the World Solar Challenge 2025. The team clinched first place in the highly competitive Cruiser Class, surpassing university teams from the University of Minnesota, the University of New South Wales, and Italy’s University of Bologna, bringing immense pride to Hong Kong and VTC on the global stage. VTC Solar Car Team demonstrated exceptional collaboration and creativity throughout the competition. We skillfully applied new energy concepts from their coursework, showcasing the innovation and technical prowess of Hong Kong’s youth. IVE Engineering Discipline has long championed solar vehicle research, encouraging students to explore the potential of renewable energy. This victory highlights VTC’s mission to blend vocational education with cutting-edge industry needs, producing professionals equipped with practical, real-world skills.