Diploma of Vocational Education (Gas Services Engineering) - Part-time (Evening) Programmes

Programme code FS513373

Basic Information

Basic Information

Duration of Study

2.5 - 3 Years

Mode of Study

Part-time (Evening)

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Entrance Requirements

Holders of Craft Certificate in Gas Services Engineering OR Certificate of Vocational Education (Gas Services Engineering) OR Equivalent

Normally to be completed in 2.5 to 3 years with 3 to 4 evenings per week.
Modules to be taken are at different levels.
Required No. of Credits for Graduation :
Modules at Level 2 or below: 228
Modules at Level 3 or above: 232

Note : Applicants with higher qualifications or relevant work experience may apply for exemption for some modules

Programme Content

The programme covers knowledge of gas services and skill training. It covers Gas Fitting Technology, Gas safety Regulation and Code, Electrical Theory and Building Services Engineering Drawing, etc.

Career Prospects

Graduates could be employed as technicians or inspectors in the trade of gas services engineering.

Articulation

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

This programme is recognized by the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) as meeting the educational requirements for Engineering Technician (EngTech) in accordance with the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

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.