FHDENG Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been be incorporated into the two-year HD programme in Engineering (Civil Engineering) to develop students' knowledge in computer drafting with the latest state-of-the-art drafting software and tools. Students will be equipped with the technical knowledge and analytical skills to become professionals in the engineering sector.

The School have acquired new equipment to support the teaching and learning. A new STEAM laboratory is set up in Kwai Hing Campus with 3D printers and hologram table.

The programme aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of engineering and construction. Designed to comprise both theoretical and practical elements, the course will equip students with the necessary knowledge and technical skills in line with the latest developments in the industry and enable them to pursue a career in the civil engineering and construction sector as technicians, technical officers, assistant engineers, project coordinators or works supervisors.

Objectives

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

• Apply mathematical, physical and engineering principles to work out solutions to civil engineering problems;

• Conduct appraisal on structures in accordance with statutory requirements and devise solutions for structural elements to meet the needs of specific buildings and alteration works;

• Assess properties and behaviors of materials, and their impact on structures, through laboratory studies and fieldwork, as appropriate;

• Employ 3D design and modeling tools in construction development projects;

• Evaluate the broader impacts of construction and infrastructure development on the population, environment, city planning, transport, and other sustainability considerations of the locality; and

• Manage projects and contracts with awareness of legal, OSH, professional and ethical requirements as laid down by professional bodies and legislation.

Entry Requirement

Applicants are normally required to meet one of the following requirements:

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language and Chinese Languge)^ and preferably Level 2 in one mathematics or science-related subject or Maths Plus in DYJ, or equivalent; or

• Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin; or

• Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme, e.g. Diploma of Foundation Studies awarded by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) or by a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong; 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 aged 21 or above, preferably with relevant working experience.

Applicants will be invited to an admission interview. Admission is subject to demonstration of aptitude and suitability in an interview.

Note:
^Applicants possessing “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)' and “Attained with Distinction (II)” results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.

• English for Communication I (1), II & III 英語溝通技巧(一) (1)、(二)及(三)

• Effective Chinese Communication Skills(2) 應用中文傳意技巧(2)

• 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

• Structures and Building Technology結構與建築科技

• Construction Materials 建築材料

• Construction Management施工管理

• Structural Analysis結構分析

• Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanic工程地質及土壤力學

• Contract Administration & Measurement合約管理及計量

• Reinforced Concrete Design鋼筋混凝土設計

• Structural Steel Design鋼結構設計

• AI: The Universal Language of the Future World

• 人工智能：未來世界的通用語言

• Green Knowledge and Practices綠建知識與實踐

• Computer 3-D Visualization and Building Information Modelling

• 3D電腦視覺傳達及建築信息模擬

• Engineering Physics 工程物理學

• Work-Integrated Learning in Civil Engineering^土木工程學實習^

[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I (ENGL3057EF).
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills (CHIN4006CF). They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.

^ Course includes not less than 100 practicum hours

Further Studies

Graduates are eligible for admission to various engineering related degree programme offered by local and overseas institutes, such as:

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Testing and Certification offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management offered by School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering offered by Chu Hai College of Higher Education

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Construction Engineering and Management offered by Chu Hai College of Higher Education

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering offered by Birmingham City University, UK

• Other related local degree programmes

Graduates Articulating

Articulation Talks

Year 3 of the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering of Chu Hai College of Higher Education

Year 3 of the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering of Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering offered by Birmingham City University, UK

Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University

 

Career Prospect

Graduates will be able to pursue careers in the building, civil and construction engineering fields.

Vincent TAI

• Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• Assistant Engineering Project Coordinator, San Hoi Ming Construction Engineering Company Limited

Wayne YEUNG

• Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• Assistant Engineer, Kwan On Construction Co Ltd