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Higher Diploma in Environmental Engineering
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code EG114138

Higher Diploma in Environmental Engineering

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Promising career prospects

Graduates may be employed in the government departments, professional environmental / construction consultants and contractors.

Programme Advantages

Articulation >96%

IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local/ overseas full-time degree programmes.

Programme Advantages

Professional recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Programme Advantages

Promising career prospects

Graduates may be employed in the government departments, professional environmental / construction consultants and contractors.

Programme Advantages

Articulation >96%

IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local/ overseas full-time degree programmes.

Programme Advantages

Professional recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Basic Information

With the increase in the public concerns for environmental issues and the huge investment in infrastructure development, the environmental engineering industry has a very good prospect. The programme is a cross-disciplinary professional study of environmental engineering and green construction to align with the local development needs. It ties in closely with the sustainable development of Hong Kong and its manpower needs. Graduates have ample opportunities for career development or further study.

The 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.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Tsing Yi)
Study Places IVE (Tsing Yi) - 25
Admission Score N/A

Professional Recognition

The programme is widely accepted by the industry. It is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as a required academic qualification for their Associate Membership. Recognition from other relevant professional bodies will also be sought.

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.

Graduates with relevant work experience are eligible to apply for exemption for some modules of the Professional Certificate in Environmental Management for Construction (Environmental Officer). The Professional Certificate is recognised by the Development Bureau as a qualification that satisfies the requirement of the Environmental Officer Course as stated in Appendix C of ETWB Technical Circular (Works) No. 19/2005. With Vplus Engineering under the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, eligible students may apply up to 60% reimbursement of their tuition fee.
Notes
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. 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.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
  4. For details please contact Department of Construction:
    IVE (Tsing Yi): 2436 8503

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 2
English Language 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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 (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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):
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and Sustainability
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:
  • BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • BEng (Hons) in Civil and Environmental Engineering offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management and Technology offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • BEng in Environmental Science and Engineering offered by the City University of Hong Kong
  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University in UK
Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programme offered by any other local or overseas universities.
Career Prospects
The employment rate of graduates is expected to be very high due to the blooming of the industry. Graduates may be employed in the environmental / construction industry such as environmental technologists / technicians, technician engineers, project coordinators, project officers, works supervisors, technical officers and assistant engineers, etc. Employers include government department, public companies, professional environmental / construction consultants and contractors, etc.

Curriculum

  • Practical Skills and Fieldwork Safety for Environmental Studies
  • Elementary Mathematics and Statistics for Environmentalist
  • Science for Built  Environment 
  • Chemistry for Environmental Engineers
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • Building Service for Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Legislation
  • Environmental Acoustics and Noise Control
  • Basic Mathematics for Environmental Engineers
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Vocational Chinese Communication - Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Solid Waste Management and Recycling Technology
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • IT Essentials - Smart Living
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling for Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Management Plan for Construction Site
  • Green Building Technology and Assessment
  • Air Pollution and Control Engineering
  • Occupational Safety and Health Management
  • Environmental Assessment, Monitoring and Audit
  • Environmental Modelling and Geographic Information System
  • Energy Management and Audit
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Sustainability and Engineering Profession
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Industry Based Student Project

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

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Higher Diploma in Building Studies

Part-time Day Higher Diploma
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Part-time Day Higher Diploma
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