Professional Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Technology in Buildings

Course Overview

Programme Details
The programme aims to provide learners with professional knowledge on building services engineering, including design principles and techniques, operation and management of building services systems, and related ordinances and regulations. A variety of building services systems such as air-conditioning & ventilation, fire systems, piped service, electrical installation, lifts & escalators, and green buildings, etc. are included in the training.

Assessment
Learners' performance in each module will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (CA) and End-of-Module Assessment (EA).

Medium of Instruction (MoI)
The medium of instruction is Chinese and supplemented with English terminologies. All teaching materials and written assessments are in English.

Schedule
- 2 to 3 nights per week, 19:00-21:30
- Practical lessons may be arranged on Saturday (14:00-17:00), detail arrangement will be announced during class.
- In special circumstances, some lessons may be conducted in online mode.
- Duration: 240 hrs. The whole programme can be completed in 15 to 18 months.

Awards
Satisfactory completion of the whole programme of 8 modules will lead to a Professional Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Technology in Buildings.

Starting from September 2024, only electronic lecture notes would be provided for this programme.

Entry Requirements

• Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent, with one year’s work experience; or
• Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent, with two years’ work experience; or
• Completion of a QF Level 3 programme, or equivalent, with one year’s work experience or currently employed; or
• Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form; or
• 21 years old or above with 2 years relevant working experience, may be admitted subject to passing an interview and/or aptitude test, if necessary.