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Programme Advantages

Promising career prospects

Monthly average salary of graduates from the programme is HK$17,900.

Professional recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Fulfil academic requirement of registered professionals

The programme is approved by Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department as HKAR-66 Cat B1.1 and B2* Basic License Training Courses.

Promising career prospects

Monthly average salary of graduates from the programme is HK$17,900.

Professional recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Fulfil academic requirement of registered professionals

The programme is approved by Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department as HKAR-66 Cat B1.1 and B2* Basic License Training Courses.

Basic Information

The programme aims to train students becoming licensed (B1.1 Airframe or B2* Avionics) aircraft maintenance personnel who may serve as certifying engineers or technicians so that they may be capable to satisfy the growing needs of the aviation industry.

IVE (Tsing Yi) has acquired approval from Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department as an Approved Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation. Since aircraft operations and maintenance are international or cross-bordered in nature as well as internationally connected and recognised, students are given chances to widen their perspectives as well as gaining international experiences and practices. Hence, students are arranged to undergo practical training and aircraft maintenance practices at the HAECO (Hong Kong), HAECO (Xiamen), Guangzhou Civil Aviation College and/or other aircraft maintenance organisations.

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) - 45

Admission Score Average Result: 12 ¹
Score Range: 10 - 17 ¹

Professional Recognition

The programme is approved by the Civil Aviation Department of the HKSAR as an approved aircraft maintenance training course.

The programme has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as satisfying the academic requirements for its associate membership.

Partial Tuition Refund Scheme for the Specialised Aircraft Maintenance Programme: Graduates from the programme meeting the requirements are eligible to apply for the scheme. Successful applicants may receive 50% refund of the total tuition fee paid for the Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, subject to a maximum sum of HK$50,000 (whichever is the less) each. For more details, please refer to: https://www.tlb.gov.hk/matf/eng/aviation/partial-refund.html

Remarks

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 Engineering Department of IVE (Tsing Yi): Telephone No.: 2436 8641 E-mail Address: ty-eng@vtc.edu.hk

Other information

Students will have to attend about 210 hours of additional practical training / industrial attachment in Hong Kong or Mainland China as arranged by IVE, at an extra fee (For reference, HK$28,100 would be required for academic year 2024/25, and the actual fee is subject to change). The student grant and loan schemes cover both this fee and the tuition fees. Applicants should also note that, due to airworthiness requirements, there may be employment-related physiological and medical fitness requirements laid by the industry.
For the training in Mainland China, students will be provided with accommodation. They have to pay for their own travelling to and from the training venue and living expenses.
Students who opt to obtain the “HKAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence in B1.1 Airframe or B2* Avionics” are required to accrue practical training hours in an approved aircraft maintenance organisation to fulfil the relevant requirement laid by HKCAD.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Mathematics* 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G / 3E; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate with Grade C or above in IGCSE Mathematics; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; 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

* Holders of HKDSE, should possess HKDSE Mathematics (Compulsory Part) / Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) at Level 2 or above.

Holders of VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies / VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education / Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education without successful completion of the relevant optional / elective Mathematics module, should possess HKDSE Mathematics / Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) at Level 2 or above.
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 Engineering (Honours) in Aircraft Engineering

Graduates may apply for admission to the relevant BEng (Hons) programmes offered by the following local universities:

The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
The Hong Kong Baptist University
The Education University of Hong Kong

Graduates may apply for admission to the top-up Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation jointly run in Hong Kong by School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC and the RMIT University, Australia. Please refer to the corresponding programme page on the website of SHAPE.
Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.
Higher Diploma is recognised by most overseas universities. Special offers are given by:

The University of Sheffield, UK
The Swansea University, Wales, UK
The University of Liverpool, UK

Career Prospects

The programme is designed in accordance with the Hong Kong Aviation Requirements-66 so as to train up students to a standard recognised by the authorities and the industry in the field of aircraft maintenance engineering. Graduates may be employed by aircraft maintenance companies, airline companies, airfreight cargo operators and/or related organisations / companies in the aviation industry. Graduates may apply for full-time or part-time related professional Degree programmes at local or overseas universities.
The Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (HAECO) and IVE(TY) collaborate to offer an Industrial Training programme. Students being successfully selected may undergo training at HAECO.

Curriculum

Core Modules

Fundamental Engineering Science
Mathematics, Physics and Aircraft Aerodynamics
Aircraft Electrical & Electronic Fundamentals
Engineering Practical Training
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Core Modules

Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument Systems
Materials & Hardware (A)
Materials & Hardware (B)
Aircraft Maintenance Practices (A)
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Core Modules

Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (I)
Aviation Legislation, Human Factors & Project Management
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing

Airframe B1.1 Stream only:

Aircraft Maintenance Practices B (B1.1)

Avionics B2* Stream only:

Electronic Fundamentals (Avionics)
Propulsion

Core Modules

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation & Reports
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Common Elective Module
Enrichment Module A

Airframe B1.1 Stream only:

Gas Turbine Engine (A)
Gas Turbine Engine (B)
Propeller
Aeroplane Structures

Avionics B2* Stream only:

Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structure and Systems A (Avionics)
Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structure and Systems B (Avionics)
Digital Techniques & Electronic Instrument system (Avionics)

Airframe B1.1 Stream only:

Aircraft Practical Training and Actual Maintenance Practices

Avionics B2* Stream only:

Avionic Practical Training and Actual Maintenance Practices

Core Modules

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (II)
Airframe Systems
Enrichment Module B

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.

Programme Highlights

IVE Engineering students won Bronze medal and Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

IVE Engineering students demonstrated their excellence at the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 which is the world’s largest vocational education and skills excellence competition. This year, the competition in “Aircraft Maintenance” of Engineering fields is newly joined by Hong Kong, and represented by Wong Fu Tun, Jason who graduated from Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Proudly, he won a Bronze award.

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Professional recognition

Fulfil academic requirement of registered professionals

Basic Information

Professional Recognition

Entrance Requirements

Articulation / Employment

Curriculum

Tuition Fees

Programme Highlights

IVE Engineering students won Bronze medal and Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

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