Building Services Engineering │ Higher Diploma

The construction industry in Hong Kong is booming. With the increasing number of projects in infrastructure, building constructions, maintenance and repair and redevelopment, the demand for electrical, mechanical and construction talents is continually high, creating career opportunities for young people.


Professional fields covered:

 
  • Civil Engineering
  • Building Studies
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Surveying

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4 Major Advantages for Earn and Learn
Earn and Learn : Under the scheme, participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and a recognised qualification are guaranteed
All-round Career Support : One-stop career counselling and placement services
Professional Career after Scheme Completion : Upon completion of the scheme, graduates of Higher Diploma will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,000
Flexible Articulation Pathways : Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field


Study Arrangement

The first to fourth years

Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. For the first 3 years, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma programme at IVE for one day and two evenings per week


Allowance & Salary*

The first to third years

Apprentices will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,500& government allowance. The total monthly income will be above $10,000.

The fourth year

Full-time on-the-job training with a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000#.
 
The first year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,000& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$11,000 or above
The second year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$11,500 or above
The third year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $3,000& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$12,000 or above
An additional subsidy during the first to third year $30,800
The fourth year Full-time training

*  Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
#  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, the guaranteed monthly salary will be adjusted to $10,000.
&  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they will be entitled to the Monthly Apprenticeship Training Allowance of $1,000 per month during the apprenticeship.


For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.
 


Tuition Fees

 
  • Employer will sponsor the tuition fees.
 


Entry Requirement^

 
  • 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 and with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; or
  • VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G; or
  • Yi Jin Diploma/ Diploma Yi Jin with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; or
  • Equivalent.
 


Offering Institute:




For enquiries:

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel.: 3907 6786

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk
 

Information as of February 2024. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage.





Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering


Study Arrangement

The first year

Participants will study the full-time Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering programme at IVE.

The second to third years

Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. For the second and third years, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme at IVE for one day and one evening per week.

The fourth year$

Full-time on-the-job training.


Allowance & Salary*

The second to fourth years$

Participants will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance, the total monthly income will be above $10,000.
 
The second year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,000& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$11,000 or above
The third year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$11,500 or above
The fourth year of training$
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $3,000& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$12,000 or above
An additional subsidy during the second to fourth year $30,800

* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
$ The fourth year arrangement is subject to the mutual agreement between Employer and Trainee.
*  Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
#  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, the guaranteed monthly salary will be adjusted to $10,000.
&  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they will be entitled to the Monthly Apprenticeship Training Allowance of $1,000 per month during the apprenticeship.


For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.
 


Tuition Fees

 
  • Participants will need to pay the tuition fees for the first year of HD programme. 
  • Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for the second and third year of HD programme. 


Entry Requirement^

 
  • 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 and with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; or
  • VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G; or
  • Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; or
  • Equivalent.
 


Offering Institute:




For enquiries:

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship
Tel.: 3907 6786

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk


Information as of February 2024. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage.
 

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Applicable to Scheme 2

This programme is only applicable to applicants nominated by employers.

To join the VTC Earn and Learn Scheme, Employer will sign an apprenticeship contract and sponsor apprentices to study the part-time Day HD programme:

Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel.: 3907 6786

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship

 

Please submit online application via the “VTC Admission Portal” and choose the programme:

 

 

For more information of HD programmesplease visit the website of VTC Admission Page:

https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s6/higher-diploma/

 

 

Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

 

Tel: 3907 6786

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship