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Higher Diploma in Aviation Services and Transport Studies

Programme code BA114058

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced in early November 2023.
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Tsing Yi)
Entrance Requirements
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent.
Remarks :
  1. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. 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, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
Programme Aims
This programme aims to assist students to build a sound basis for various aviation services operating at the airport and different modes of public and private transport operations
 
The programme also enables students to appreciate the importance of technology advancement and industrial compliance in aviation services and transport industries on improving safety and operation efficiency. 
Career Prospects
Graduates are competent to develop their career in aviation services companies, public transport operators, private transport business, transport consultant and government departments. Examples of the posts are: operations officer, administrative officer, customer service officer, project assistant, fleet management supervisor, assistant transport planner, etc.
Articulation
Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.
Professional Recognition
Application for professional recognition will be sought.
Notes
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  2. Programme with interdisciplinary collaboration. The programme is jointly offered by the Business and Hospitality disciplines.