PPDENG Professional Diploma in Civil Engineering
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The programme aims to equip students with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills, initially at paraprofessional level, via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application, to enable them to pursue a career in the civil engineering and construction sector as technicians, assistant engineers, project coordinators, works supervisors or technical officers.

 

 

Learning Outcomes

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

• Perform duties in the workplace professionally and ethically according to the codes of conduct and/or requirements of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers;

• Undertake and manage projects, including investigation, planning and delivery, using project management principles in engineering and related environments;

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and relevant specialized areas to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies in the field of Civil Engineering;

• Identify, analyze and assess traffic, municipal, structural and environmental problems as well as the potential hazards associated with infrastructure development;

• Perform structural appraisals and design comprehensive solutions for each element of structures and development to meet statutory requirements and the needs of stakeholders;

• Plan and conduct surveys, field studies and laboratory experiments to determine the properties and behaviors of materials; the interactions between structures and surrounding environments; and various impacts to structures; and

• Apply modern tools and visual aids in design and modelling to facilitate the planning, costing, construction, and management of development projects.

Programme Features

• Flexible study pattern;

• Provides a good foundation for conversion to a Bachelor's Degree;

Study Pathway

Graduates may proceed to study the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (top-up) degree programme offered by Birmingham City University in Hong Kong^.

^ Registration No. of Non-local Higher and Professional Education Courses: 252790

Target Audience

• Practicing technicians who would like to change field for career development

• Building or Construction Practitioners

Lecturers

Local experienced practitioners in engineering with strong links to industry

Admission Requirements

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

• Diploma Yi Jin, or

• 5 passes in HKCEE (including English and Chinese at level 2 or grade E) or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant working experience, or

• Yi Jin Certificate plus 1 year of relevant working experience, or

• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (at QF level 3); or

• Mature applicants aged 21 or above with a minimum of 3 years' relevant working experience may be considered; and

• Prior knowledge in Calculus is preferred for the course MATH5001EF/P Advanced Engineering Mathematics.

 

 

Programme Structure

Course Code & Title	Lecture Hours	Exam Hours
ENGG4001EP  Construction Materials	45	-
ENGG4002EP  Contract Administration & Measurement	45	3
ENGG4003EP  Structural Analysis	45	3
ENGG4004EP  Construction Management	45	-
ENGG4005EP  Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics	45	3
ENGG5001EP  Reinforced Concrete Design	45	3
ENGG5002EP  Structural Steel Design	45	3
MATH5001EP  Advanced Engineering Mathematics	45	3
Total	360	18

Tuition Fee

HK$46,400

Paid in 3 installments:

Installment 1: $11,600
Installment 2: $11,600
Installment 3: $23,200

'Installment 1' to be paid BEFORE programme commencement. 'Installment 2' to be paid in the 6th month, AFTER programme commencement. 'Installment 3' to be paid in the 12th month, AFTER programme commencement.

 

Course Code	Course Name	Weekday	Start Date	Last Session Date	Exam
ENGG4001EP	Construction Materials	Mon	2-Dec-24	3-Mar-25	No Exam
MATH5001EP	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	Wed	4-Dec-24	2-Apr-25	16-Apr-25
ENGG4005EP	Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics	Mon	28-Apr-25	11-Aug-25	01-Sep-25
ENGG4003EP	Structural Analysis	Wed	30-Apr-25	6-Aug-25	20-Aug-25
ENGG5001EP	Reinforced Concrete Design	Mon	6-Oct-25	12-Jan-26	26-Jan-26
ENGG4004EP	Construction Management	Wed	8-Oct-25	4-Feb-26	No Exam
ENGG5002EP	Structural Steel Design	Mon	13-Apr-26	27-Jul-26	10-Aug-26
ENGG4002EP	Contract Administration & Measurement	Wed	8-Apr-26	22-Jul-26	5-Aug-26

City & Guilds, a leader in global skills development, offers the 'Assured' accreditation as a global quality benchmark that recognises training programmes that are delivered at world-class quality standards.

'Assured' accredited programmes are benchmarked against a framework consisting of best practice criteria and core components, showing the highest quality level of training and learning. Upon completion of an 'Assured' accredited programme, learners will be awarded a digital credential that allows them to showcase the recognised skills and achievements online.

Diploma in Civil Engineering programme was awarded the 'Assured' recognition by City & Guilds.

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Assessment

Students are required to have an overall pass in each course assessment. The passing mark is 50%.

Award

A Professional Diploma in Civil Engineering will be issued by LiPACE to those who successfully complete the whole programme.