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Programme Advantages

Promising career prospects

Graduates may be employed in various government departments, consultants and contractors.

Articulation

Graduates may further study in relevant degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities.

Professional knowledge

The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES).

Promising career prospects

Graduates may be employed in various government departments, consultants and contractors.

Articulation

Graduates may further study in relevant degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities.

Professional knowledge

The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES).

Basic Information

The programme aims to train para-professionals on land surveying and geographic information technology.
To support the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0 , allow students to develop a 3D spatial database and apply spatial data in the innovative development of smart cities.
The programme will also provide 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 (Sha Tin)¹

Study Places IVE (Sha Tin) - 30

Admission Score Average Result: 15 ²
Score Range: 10 - 20 ²

Professional Recognition

The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES)

Graduates with relevant work experience and academic qualifications are eligible to pursue becoming land surveying professionals.

Remarks

Some modules of this programme offered by IVE (Sha Tin) would be conducted at IVE (Morrison Hill).
Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2024. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points: 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point).

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.
The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
For details please contact Department of Engineering:
IVE (Sha Tin): 2256 7500

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 (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.
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):

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and Sustainability

Graduates may apply for admission to senior year (Year 3) of relevant Degree programmes offered by local universities and institution, including:

BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2 years)

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as assistant land surveyors, survey officers (Land / Planning / Engineering / Photogrammetry), technical officers (Cartographic / Reprographic), GIS specialists, GIS consultants, etc., in various government departments, consultants and contractors; or they can become professional land surveyor with relevant bachelor degree qualification and training.

Curriculum

Understanding Construction Industry
Mathematics for Geomatics (I)
Programming fundamentals for Geomatics (I)
Mapping Science
Land Surveying Theory and Practice
Geographic Information Science
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Mathematics for Geomatics (II)
Construction Technology and Project Management
Geo-referencing Systems
Engineering Data and Drawings
Engineering Survey and Instrumentation
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A
Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning
Survey Practice I
Satellite Positioning and Infrastructure

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
Enrichment Module B
Remote Sensing
Land Boundary Survey
Photogrammetry and laser scanning
Survey Adjustment
Industry-Based Student Project (Year Long Module)

Elective Modules (any two):

BIM & 3D GIS
Hydrographic Surveying
Utility Surveying

Industry-Based Student Project (Year Long Module)
Industrial Attachment
Survey Practice (II)
Advanced Geographic Information Science
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing

Tuition Fees

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.