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Higher Diploma in Aviation Services and Transport Studies (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code BA114058K

Higher Diploma in Aviation Services and Transport Studies (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Programme Edges

Industry Collaboration

Close cooperation with business enterprises like Cathay Pacific Airways, New Lantao Bus, Discovery Bay Ferry etc.

Professional Certification

Partial exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examination of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.

Industry Participation to Cultivate Practical Talents

Invite industry representatives to give guest lectures and arrange relevant internship opportunities for students.

Industry Collaboration

Close cooperation with business enterprises like Cathay Pacific Airways, New Lantao Bus, Discovery Bay Ferry etc.

Professional Certification

Partial exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examination of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.

Industry Participation to Cultivate Practical Talents

Invite industry representatives to give guest lectures and arrange relevant internship opportunities for students.

Basic Information

The 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.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Tsing Yi)

Medium of Instruction Chinese (Putonghua)¹

Professional Recognition

The programme has established closed relationship with business enterprises and professional bodies. We will invite guest speakers from industry and arrange transport and aviation-related job opportunities for students.

Remarks

Except some modules in English.

Notes

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; 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

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. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. 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.
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.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They may also apply for admission to the top-up Degree programmes in Hong Kong offered by the following universities in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

Northumbria University, UK: BSc (Hons) in Global Business Management^#
[Not applicable to Mainland students]

^#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 in the field of transport operations or planning and aviation services in various public and private enterprises. They are competent to take up posts in public transport operators, aviation services companies, transport consultant and government departments, such as operations officer, administrative officer, customer service officer, project assistant, fleet management supervisor, and assistant transport planner, etc.

Curriculum

Aviation Services and Air Transport
Airport Passenger Services Training⁺
Business Environment for Transport and Logistics⁺
Marketing Essentials⁺
Live Commerce with Design Thinking⁺
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction⁺
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness⁺
IT Essentials - Business⁺

Managing Transport Systems⁺
Land Transport Management
Air Cargo Terminal Operations
Quantitative Analysis for Business
Fundamentals of Management
Live Commerce with Design Thinking⁺
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentation and Promotional Text Writing
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence⁺

Transport Economics and Sustainability⁺
Sea Transport Operations
Airport Ramp Services

Transport Policy and Planning⁺
Law of Business and Carriage⁺
Introduction to Airline Catering
Enrichment Module B
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search⁺
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing⁺
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace⁺

Transport Service Operations Management⁺
Accounting
Airline Operations Planning⁺
Safety and Security in Aviation
Final Year Project
Enrichment Module A
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork and Social Engagement⁺

Remarks

Industrial Attachment (to be conducted during Semesters 2 -5).

Modules to be delivered in English.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$32,500

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$32,500

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Participating in exchange activities broadens horizons

The student participated in the IVE Aviation and RMIT Exchange Activities.

Participated in public transport passengers' satisfaction survey project

All students had partcipated in the passengers' satisfaction surveys of one franchised bus company and one public ferry company. The reports were sent to government department for reference.