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.

 

Comprising both theoretical and practical elements, the Programme aims to equip students with the fundamentals of engineering and construction. They will also be exposed to the latest developments in the industry, enabling them to pursue a career in Civil Engineering or construction sector as Assistant Engineer, Project Coordinator, Works Supervisor, Technical Officer or Technician.

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.

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

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language and Chinese Language)^Note 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 Diploma of Applied Education ; or

• Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme, for example, 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, if necessary. Admission is subject to demonstration of aptitude and suitability in an interview.

Note：

1. Applicant possessing 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development is accepted as level 2 in one HKDSE subject.

2. 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.

3. For non-Chinese speaking students, LiPACE will continue to accept alternative Chinese qualifications for students who have met the specified conditions:

   1. students who have learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education;

   2. students who have learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools.

4. While Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) [ApL(C)] will be considered as an alternative qualification in Chinese Language (ACL) for the admission of non-Chinese speaking students with “Attained” as the minimum grade required, it will not be regarded as an elective subject for satisfying the admission requirement.

5. Under the situation where NCS students with ApL(C) do not count the subject as ACL when admission is sought (they use another international qualifications as an ACL or have fulfiled the Chinese Language requirement in the HKDSE), the School will specially accept their ApL(C) as an elective subject for admission to diploma and sub-degree programmes.

 

課程特定科目	Programme Specific Courses
結構與建築科技	Structures and Building Technology
建築材料	Construction Materials
工程物理學	Engineering Physics
施工管理	Construction Management
綠建知識與實踐	Green Knowledge and Practices
結構分析	Structural Analysis
合約管理及計量		Contract Administration & Measurement
工程地質及土壤力學		Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanic
3D電腦視覺傳達及建築信息模擬		Computer 3-D Visualization and Building Information Modelling
鋼筋混凝土設計		Reinforced Concrete Design
鋼結構設計		Structural Steel Design
土木工程學實習^		Work-Integrated Learning in Civil Engineering^
語言學科目	Language Courses
應用中文傳意技巧 [1]	Effective Chinese Communication Skills  [1]
英語溝通技巧 (一)、(二)及(三)  [2]	English for Communication I, II and III  [2]
通識教育科目	General Education
正向心理學與個人成長	Positive Psychology and Personal Growth
電腦及數位素養	IT and Digital Literacy
從實習中成長	Gaining the Most from Your Work-integrated Learning

 

[1] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills. They should take an additional GE course to fulfil the overall credit requirement for graduation.

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

^ Course includes not less than 100 practicum hours

 

Further Studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for relevant Bachelor's Degree Programmes in local or overseas universities, including:

• Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services

• Engineering and Sustainable Development (Year 3 Entry)

• Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering (Year 3 Entry)

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Honours) (Year 3 Entry)

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Honours) (Year 3 Entry)

• The University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Honours) (Year 3 Entry)

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

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Sciences and Engineering (Year 3 Entry)

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management (Year 3 Entry)

• City University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Honours) (Year 2 Entry)

• City University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering (Honours) (Year 2 Entry)

• City University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (Honours) (Year 3 Entry)

• Hong Kong Chu Hai College Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Year 3 Entry)

• Hong Kong Chu Hai College Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Construction Engineering and Management (Year 3 Entry)

• The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering (Year 3 Entry)

• The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Building Services Engineering (Year 3 Entry)

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

• Birmingham City University, UK Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) (Year 3 Entry)

The entry requirement of undergraduate programmes and exemption from courses are decided by admissions of universities, application is considered on a case-by-case basis. All above information is for reference only.

 

 

Career Prospect

Graduates can pursue a career in Civil Engineering or construction sector as Assistant Engineer, Project Coordinator, Works Supervisor, Technical Officer or Technician.