Higher Diploma in Building Studies

Semester 1:
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction (6)
IT Essentials – Smart Living (6)
Land Surveying (8)
Construction Materials (10)
Mathematics for Building (6)
Semester 2:
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
Building Services Engineering (12)
Construction Science for Building (10)
Building Construction (9)
Semester 3:
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence (6)
Computer Aided Drafting and Detailing (10)
Construction and Site Management (11)
Semester 4:
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search (9)
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6)
Measurement and Documentation (10)
Building Maintenance and Adaptation (12)
Project Management with Law (7)
Practical Training and Safety Practice for Building (3)
Semester 5:
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6)
Building Information Modelling for Building Works (10)
Building Procurement and Contract Administration (10)
Integrated Project (12)
Semester 6:
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation (10)
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3)
Building Technology and Sustainability (10)
Semester 7:
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
Building Temporary Works (10)
Building Structures (10)
Industry-Based Student Project 1/2 (16) (Year-long Module)
Semester 8:
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing (9)
Enrichment Module B (Other Discipline) (3)
Industrial Attachment (10)
Industry-Based Student Project 2/2 (16) (Year-long Module)
Construction Supervision in Practice (12)
Semester 9:
Enrichment Module A (6)
Electives (Elect two modules from the following):
Building Finance and Economics (10)
Maintenance and Facilities Management (10)
Measurement for Building Works (10)
Architectural Practice (10)
Small Unmanned Aircraft (Advanced Rating) (10)
Building Information Modelling for Construction Management (10)
Surveying Practices in Construction Industry (10)
[Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 329]