Programme Advantages

Project-based learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Project-based learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Basic Information

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.

Mode of Study Part-time (Evening)

Duration of Study 2.5-3 Years ¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Required No. of Credits for Graduation 460

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised 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).

Remarks

Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by YC, on average 3 - 4 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year.

Notes

Most of the modules in the programmes are conducted and assessed in Chinese.
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.

Entrance Requirements

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

Remarks

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

Articulation / Employment

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 on this homepage.

Career Prospects

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Credit (HK$) $130

Remarks

Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to better support their study; or to attend additional training and industrial attachment, for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.