Certificate of Vocational Education (Building Services Engineering) - Part-time (Evening) Programmes

Programme code FS512979

Basic Information

Basic Information

Duration of Study

3 Years

Mode of Study

Part-time (Evening)

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3 OR Equivalent

Normally to be completed in 3 years with 3 to 4 evenings per week.
Required No. of Credits for Graduation : 186

Note :

Applicants with higher qualifications, holders of BCC or those who possess relevant work experience may apply for study exemption for some of the modules.
The actual curriculum hours may be slightly different from the normal curriculum hours due to the electives chosen.
Classes will be arranged at all 3 semesters each year.

Programme Content

The programme covers knowledge of building services and operating principles of various kinds of building facilities. It covers Safety, Health and Environment, Building Services Engineering Technology, Electrical Theory, Building Services Engineering Drawing, Electrical Services, Air-conditioning, Fire Services, Plumbing & Drainage Practices and Intelligent Home System, etc.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue career development in the trade of building services as artisans, technical assistants or sales.

Articulation

Graduates can further their study in the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programme. Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education are considered having met the general entrance requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). Please refer to the details of Higher Diploma programmes in this homepage.

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the HKSAR Government as satisfying the academic requirements for the registration as Grade 'A' electrical worker.

Notes

For some modules of the programmes, the medium of instruction and assessments is Chinese.
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.