FHDTAS Higher Diploma in Tourism and Airline Studies

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

• Hong Kong International airport is certified with the 5-star airport rating. In 2023, it was ranked as the fourth-busiest airport for international passengers in Asia-Pacific region and the world's busiest cargo airport.

• Good career prospects with numerous job options are available in the ever-growing aviation industry due to many going projects. it includes: Three Runway System (3RS), Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), SKYCITY, the Phrase 2 development of Asia-World Expo (AWE) and etc

2022-2023 Graduates articulated to UGC-funded Programme

岑易諭

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

TING Cheuk Yiu

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

YIP,Ngo Nam Adrian

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Aviation Management and Logistics [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

2021 Graduates articulated to UGC-funded Programme

Hui Tsz Hang

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

由中學時期到現在，我不是班中最聰明或成績最好的學生。但憑著自己的堅持和努力，在都會大學LiPACE取得優異的成績，除了獲得怡中航空頒發的「最佳學生」獎外，我更成功升讀Poly U 的學士課程三年級。我想藉著今次機會，鼓勵今年DSE 的同學們，只要努力及不怕困難，找到自己興趣，一定會成功的。

Kong Hok Yan

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

這個課程除了教授專業的航空知識外，還提供了暑期實習和機場實地參觀，我可以親身了解航空業的發展和實際運作，使我獲益良多，還為前途作好準備。畢業之後，我成功升讀理工大學航空營運及系統學榮譽理學士學位，為未來投身航空業鋪路。雖然在LiPACE就讀期間遇上疫情，但各位老師在網上學習過程中仍然繼續熱心教學，亦提供不同的升學講座協助我們的升學路途。在這裏衷心感謝各位老師的悉心教導，也很高興遇上了一班好同學一起學習。

Poon Yin Wing

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

很榮幸我可以成為LiPACE的學生，通過這兩年的努力和老師的教導，讓我成功升讀理工大學航空營運及系统學(榮譽)理學士的三年級。LiPACE的老師教學認真，使每個同學都可以在這裡發掘自己的專長。再者，LiPACE 舉辦很多講座及課外活動，豐富了我的知識，開闊了我的眼界。最後，我感謝每一位老師和同學對我的教導與包容，我相信在以後的日子裡，我可以帶着在LiPACE學習到的知識走得更遠。

Suen Ka Hei

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U] (UGC-funded Programme)

還記得剛踏入LiPACE校園的激動與緊張情緒，轉眼間兩年的校園生活便過去。我感觸良多，非常感謝各位老師的悉心教誨和同學們的熱心陪伴，讓我在學業方面有所進步。經過兩年的努力，不斷自學英文，努力讀書，我終於成功升讀理工大學航空營運及系统學(榮譽)理學士的三年級。最後希望大家都能找到適合自己的學習方法，融入大學多姿多彩的生活。

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

• Explain concepts, terminologies and theories associated with airline ground services, airport operations and tourism industry;
• Apply skills of the aviation and tourism industries to provide quality services and uphold professional standards;
• Analyze challenges and opportunities facing the aviation and tourism industries; and
• Develop marketing strategies in response to business opportunities and needs of clients and assess their effectiveness.

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.

^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

• Meeting, Incentive, Conference & Exhibition (MICE) Planning & Management 會議及展覽業策劃與管理

• Airline Ground Services I – Airport Services and Passenger Handling 航空地勤服務 (一) – 航站與旅客服務

• Airline Ground Services II – Turnaround Coordination and Ramp Supervision 航空地勤服務 (二) – 航班調度與停機坪管理

• 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 Tourism and Airline^ 旅遊及航空業實習^ 

[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 for admission to:

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

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Tourism & Events Management offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Hotel Operations Management offered 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) delivered by University College Birmingham and awarded by the University of Warwick, UK

• Year 2 (Semester 2) of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Aviation and Airport Management delivered by University College Birmingham and awarded by the University of Warwick, UK

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

Graduate Study Destinations

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management [HKMU]

• Bachelor of International Hospitality and Attractions Management with Honours [HKMU]

• Bachelor of Science(BSc)(Hons) in Tourism and Events Management [Poly U]

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Aviation Management and Logistics [Poly U]

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems [Poly U]

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Convention and Event Management [Poly U Speed]

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Travel Industry Management [Poly U Speed]

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hospitality Management [Poly U Speed]

• Bachelor of Management Science and Information Management (Honours) [HSU]

• Bachelor of Aviation (Management) [University of South Australia, Australia]

Career Prospect

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 Menzies CNAC Aviation Services or Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd (HAS).

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

List of employers

• Cathay Pacific

• HK Airlines

• HK Express

• Menzies CNAC Aviation Services

• Hong Kong Airport Services (HAS)

• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

• Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO)

*Ranking in no particular order 

Career Talks

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Hong Kong Airlines

HK Express

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

Menzies CNAC Aviation Services

 

The Team

Ms. Cherry Li, Learning & Development Officer (JAS)

Cherry Li currently working as a Learning & Development Officer in Jardine Aviation Services. She mainly responsible for providing dangerous goods, airlines product and system training for external and internal parties. Prior to be a trainer, she had been an airport officer of China Eastern Airlines, mainly responsible for providing full administration support between Hong Kong airport station and other overseas stations. Not only preparing internal and external communication materials for the company, but she also assist in monitoring the flight daily operations at the airport. And she have been an airport ground staff of Jardine Airport Services Limited and mainly worked for the Singapore Airlines for 5 years.

Mr. Oscar Poon, Senior Supervisor (JAS)

Harboring a wealth of experience in the aviation industry, Oscar is a Load Control professional and training instructor at JAS. During his 30 years career, he is involved with the training of Weight and Balance personnel to ensure a high professional standard for front-line operations. He is an accredited load control trainer of various airlines. Since 2015, Oscar has participated extensively in the preparation and delivery of  HKMU LiPACE HD Hospitality courses.

"According to my experience, the overall performance of LiPACE students is good. Together with the very comprehensive curriculum contents, we can foresee graduates from this programme to have a promising career path in the aviation industry. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Students who joined this Higher Diploma programme have taken their first step in entering the aviation industry. This holistic programme provides a well-rounded overview of ramp operations and also equips students with the specific and technical skills to work at the airport. I find the students very proactive and they have a strong desire to learn and are keen to participate in my class discussions. In addition, they also perform well in their internship at Jardine Aviation Services. The programme not only broadens students' knowledge in airline services and ramp operations, but also provides graduates with good career opportunities in the aviation industry."

 

 

 

 Lectures by Jardine Aviation Services (JAS) trainers

Cabin skills training

Interview skills training

Make up workshops

Grooming workshops