Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting - Part-time (Evening) Programmes

Programme code EG512776

Note: Part-time Evening "Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting" programme NOT accepting late applications for AY 2023/24.

Duration of Study

3 Years
[Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by YC, on average 3 evenings per week, normally 2 semesters per academic year.]

Mode of Study

Part-time (Evening)

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3 OR equivalent

Applicants meeting the minimum entrance requirements may be invited to an admission test. The admission test may take the form of a written test and/or an oral interview.

Programme Content

To equip working adults and in-service apprentices with craft knowledge and practical training in plumbing and pipefitting. Areas being covered include Plumbing Practice, Plumbing & Construction Drawing, Potable & Flush Water Supplies, Fire Services Mechanical Installation, Building Construction, Hot Water Supply, Plumbing Measurement, Introduction to Information Technology, Plumbing Science, Plumbing Mathematics, Drainage Systems, Combined Services Engineering Drawing and Pipe Work Installation, etc.

Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 108

Career Prospects

This programme is approved by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the HKSAR Government as a pre-requisite for recognition as a Licensed Plumber.

Graduates could be employed in construction sites or renovation companies as craftsmen in plumbing and pipefitting.

They could also attend short courses to help them acquire plumbers' licences recognized by the Water Supplies Department. Pursuant to the Water Supply Ordinance, all plumbing installation (except some minor works) must be undertaken by Licensed Plumbers. As there is a great demand for qualified plumbers in the construction industry, this programme provides a good career prospect for our graduates.

Articulation

Graduates with a minimum of 4 years' relevant working experience can apply for admission to the short course "Certificate in Plumbing Services (Hong Kong)" (Course Code : EG423703Q). Candidates with a Pass Award from the course can apply for registration as Licensed Plumbers with the Water Supplies Department.

Professional Recognition

This programme is approved by the Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the HKSAR Government as a pre-requisite for recognition as a Licensed Plumber.

Notes

Chinese is used as the medium of instruction and assessments of the programme, supplemented with English technical terms when required.
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.