Non-local Student Admissions

Engineering

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code EG114105

Higher Diploma in Building Studies

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graduates from the programme is HK$21,600.

Professional Recognition

Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

Fulfil Academic Requirement of Registered Professionals

Fulfil academic requirement of Buildings Department TCP (Grades T1 to T3 of specific streams) .

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graduates from the programme is HK$21,600.

Professional Recognition

Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

Fulfil Academic Requirement of Registered Professionals

Fulfil academic requirement of Buildings Department TCP (Grades T1 to T3 of specific streams) .

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills to pursue a career in building studies or related fields. It prepares students for careers as technicians, assistant engineers and assistant Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers / coordinators. It also aims to develop students who can think independently, appreciate technical, managerial and social constraints in their working environment and are able to make professional judgements.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for employment after graduation and further studies to become professionals.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Kwai Chung / Tuen Mun)

Professional Recognition

The industry widely accepts the programme. It is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) as a required academic qualification for their Associate Membership. Recognition from other relevant professional bodies will also be sought.

Graduates with relevant work experience are eligible to become Grades T1 to T3 of Technically Competent Person (TCP) of specific streams and scopes under the Site Supervision Plan System of the Buildings Ordinance.

Graduates completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfills the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.

The programme is a CIC-accredited BIM Coordinator (CCBC) Course.

Remarks

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.
For details please contact Department of Construction:
IVE (Tuen Mun): 2460 5214
IVE (Kwan Chung): 2612 3864

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 articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BSc (Hons) in Surveying

Graduates may apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, including:

BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Graduates may apply for the following part-time top-up Degree programmes operated by the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) locally at VTC:

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying^#, the University of Lancashire, UK (Registration No.: 252193)
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying^#, the University of Lancashire, UK (Registration No.: 252192)

^#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 construction supervisors, technical officers, assistant engineers, assistant project managers / coordinators, maintenance officers, assistant Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers/coordinators, etc.

Curriculum

Construction Materials
Mathematics for Building
Land Surveying
Computer Aided Drafting and Detailing
Construction Science for Building
Practical Training and Safety Practice for Building
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Building Services Engineering
Building Construction
Construction Supervision in Practice
Building Structures
Building Information Modelling for Building Works
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Project Management with Law
Measurement and Documentation
Building Technology and Sustainability
Integrated Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module B

Enrichment Module A
Building Procurement and Contract Administration
Building Maintenance and Adaptation
Construction and Site Management
Vocational Chinese Communication - Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Electives (Select two modules from the following):

Building Finance and Economics
Maintenance and Facilities Management
Small Unmanned Aircraft (Advanced Rating)
Measurement of Building Works
Architectural Practice
Building Information Modelling for Construction Management

Building Temporary Works
Final Year Project
Industrial Attachment
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing

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$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

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.