Duration of Study | 3 Years [Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by IVE, on average 2 days and 1 to 2 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year.] | |
Mode of Study | Part-time (Day) | |
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Entrance Requirements | Holder of S6 (NSS) Qualification : Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; OR VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; OR VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G / 3E; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; OR Equivalent. Remarks :
Holder of S7 Qualification : One HKALE A-Level subject / Two AS-Level subjects at Grade E or above, and Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or Equivalent. Remarks :
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Programme Aims | This programme aims to train students in-service in the aircraft industry to become licensed aircraft maintenance personnel who may serve as certifying engineers or technicians so that they may be able to satisfy the growing needs of the aviation industry. IVE (TY) 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. This 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. | |
Career Prospects | The programme is also designed in accordance with the Hong Kong Aviation Requirements-66 so as to train 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 courses at local or overseas universities. | |
Articulation | Graduates can apply for admission to the relevant BEng (Hons) courses offered by the following local universities :
Graduates can 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. Upon admission to relevant degree courses, graduates can 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 :
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Professional Recognition | The programme is approved by the Civil Aviation Department of the Hong Kong S.A.R. Government as an approved aircraft maintenance (HKAR-66 Category B1.1 license) training programme. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers has granted recognition to this programme as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate membership. | |
Notes | Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant. |