AS114101
Higher Diploma in Environmental Science

Programme Aims

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The programme aims to provide students with relevant academic knowledge, professional competence and supervisory skills for nature conservation, sustainable environmental management and environmental monitoring. It nurtures students' interests and capability to pursue a career and further study for fulfilling their aspirations to protect their environment. The programme is suitable for students who have great interest in environmental conservation and management.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

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Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Sha Tin)
Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in government departments (Environmental Protection Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, etc), professional consultants firms, accredited environmental laboratories, nature conservation organisations, etc.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • BSc (Hons) in Green Engineering and Sustainability

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :

  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • BSc (Hons) in Geography offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • BA (Hons) in Geography offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science (Reg. No. 252502)# offered by the Northumbria University, United Kingdom (in collaboration with SHAPE) [Not applicable to Mainland students];
  • BSc in Natural Sciences offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong;
  • BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
  • BSc in Ocean Science and Technology offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology;
  • BSc (Hons) in Bioresource and Agricultural Science offered by Hong Kong Baptist University;
  • BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
  • BEng in Energy Science and Engineering offered by City University of Hong Kong; and
  • BEng in Environmental Science and Engineering offered by City University of Hong Kong.

# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE for the registered course no."

Professional Recognition

Graduates with 2 years of relevant testing experience can obtain direct entry to Certified Testing Technician (CTT) under the Environmental Testing category.

Note
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  2. The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific programme.
  3. To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Sustainability and Environmental Management (Subject Group) [Programme Code： AS110114]", please click here for more information.
Curriculum
  • Ecology
  • Basic Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
  • Laboratory Practice and Fieldwork Safety
  • Computer Aided Drawing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
  • Nature Field Camp and Ecological Survey
  • Organic Farming and Certification
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Environmental Studies A
  • Geographic Information System
  • Environmental Measurement and Data Analysis
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Environmental Studies B
  • Environmental Measurement and Data Analysis
  • Nature Field Camp and Ecological Survey
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Eco-event Planning and Management
  • Nature Conservation and Countryside Management
  • Social Survey Techniques
  • Environmental Monitoring and Audit
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental and Conservation Legislation
  • Eco-tourism Resources and Planning
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

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