FHDARM Higher Diploma in Aviation and Ramp Management

• Avenue for graduates to work in HK's flourishing aviation industry

• HK International Airport (HKIA) is the World's top Cargo Airport, servicing 73 million passengers annually to and from 220 destinations worldwide, and involving more than 100 airlines

• Good job prospects, more opportunities will be provided by the HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Transfer Terminal at HKIA in 2022 and the completion of the 3rd Airport Runway in 2022 and the entire 3 Runway System (3RS) in 2024

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Explain knowledge and practical skills of ramp services (e.g. load control, ramp coordination, flight dispatch documentation, baggage and cargo loading and unloading, safety procedures) and apply them in providing quality services;

• Analyze the opportunities and challenges facing the aviation and ramp services industries;

• Examine the various types and levels of planning and operations undertaken by aviation and ramp service organizations;

• Solve problems encountered at supervisory level in the aviation and ramp services industries

Programme Features

• Collaborated with Hong Kong International Aviation Academy

• 3 courses taught by experienced staff members from Hong Kong International Aviation Academy:
  - Airfield Operation and Management
  - Baggage Operations and Management
  - Aircraft Dispatch and Weight Balance

• Work-integrated learning not less than 400 hours

• Leads to full-time employment for students who excelled in the internship

Entry Requirement

Applicants are normally required to have either one of the following qualifications:  

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English and Chinese)^; or

• Grade E in 1 HKALE A-Level (or an equivalent number of AS) subject(s); and
  (i) 5 passes in HKCEE including English and Chinese*; or
  (ii) 3 passes in HKCEE plus level 2 or above in English and Chinese*; or>

• Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Associate Degree, Diploma or an equivalent programme (at QF level 3);

• Satisfactory completion of  Diploma Yi Jin; or

• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications / experience deemed to be equivalent); or

• Mature applicants who are 21 years of age or above with a minimum of 3 years' working experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

^ApL Applicants possessing an “Attained”, "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject are regarded as equivalent to HKDSE subject at “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.

* A pass in a quality-assured Applied Learning (ApL) subject is deemed to be a pass in one HKCEE subject. (Except Chinese Language and English Language)

Admission Interview: Applicants will be invited to an admission interview 

• Airline and Airport Operations 航空公司及機場運作

• Airfield Operation and Management 飛行區運作及管理

• Baggage Operations and Management 行李運作及管理

• Aircraft Dispatch and Weight Balance 航班調度及裝載平衡

• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 旅遊及款待業概論

• Principles of Human Resources Management 人力資源學概論

• Hospitality Marketing 款待業市場學

• Cross Cultural Business Management 跨文化商業管理

• Tourism Management 旅遊管理

• Business Organisation and Management 商業組織及管理

• General Education Courses 通識科目

• Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧

• English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧 (一)、(二)及(三)

• IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養

• Gaining the Most from your Work-integrated Learning 從實習中成長

• Work-integrated Learning in Aviation and Ramp^ 航空及停機坪實習^

[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I.

[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills. To fulfill the overall credit for graduation, they are required to take a GE course as replacement.

^ Course includes not less than 400 practicum hours

Further Studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for:

• Year 3 of Bachelor of International Hospitality and Attractions Management with Honours awarded by Hong Kong Metropolitan University *

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Aviation Management and Logistics awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (UGC-funded)

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (UGC-funded)

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Hotel Management awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (UGC-funded)

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Tourism & Events Management awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (UGC-funded)

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Hotel Operations Management awarded by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (1 year full-time) awarded by University of Birmingham and operated by University College Birmingham in the UK

*Upon completion of the HKMU full-time Degree programmes, students may progress to the 1 year full-time Master's Degree in Business.

There is a broad range of career opportunities available in the areas of airlines, ground handling services, airport operations, air cargo, logistics companies, maintenance, government departments and other tourism-related areas. Students demonstrating a positive learning attitude and satisfactory job performance may also receive a part-time job offer from Jardine Aviation Services Ltd (JAS) or Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd (HAS).

Those with outstanding work performance can be recruited by JAS and HAS to work as full-time employees after graduation.

Mr. Anthony Chan
Lecturer, Hong Kong International Aviation Academy

Mr. Anthony Chan has more than 40 years of experience in aviation industry. He has worked in all operations units of Jardine Aviation Services (JAS), a Ground Services Provider at Hong Kong International Airport, including Passenger Services, Flight Operations, Ramp Operations, Cargo Services, Duty Manager, and Business Development as a Manager. In 2013, Anthony was made a Consultant responsible for aviation training projects. Starting from 2014, Anthony became an IATA Instructor. In 2020, Anthony engaged as a part-time lecturer at various Hong Kong education institutes. Anthony holds an MBA from University of Sunderland, UK and a Bachelor of Business (HR) from La Trobe University, Australia.

Mr. Taurus Wong
Instructor & Course Design Manager, Hong Kong International Aviation Academy

Taurus has been serving the aviation industry for over 25 years, and teaching vocational programmes since 2005. He has received professional training from major airlines and the International Civil Aviation Organization. He believes that “The airport is a special place that offers limitless career opportunities if you're eager to learn and to work hard.”