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AS114109
Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management

Programme Aims

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The programme aims to meet the increasing manpower demand in arboriculture, tree management and nature conservation profession by providing students with specialised training and practical skills in arboriculture, tree management and nature conservation.

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)

VTC Admission Programme Curriculum

Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in government departments, landscape and greening contractors, professional consultancy firms, nature conservation green groups, etc.

Articulation

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

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture; and
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management.

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Integrated Environmental Management offered by Education University of Hong Kong;
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and
Bachelor of Science Natural Sciences offered by Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Professional Recognition

The programme fulfils the academic qualification requirements for Inspection Officers for Form 1 - Tree Group Inspection and Form 2 - Individual Tree Risk Assessment as required by Development Bureau.
The programme is a recognised programme in the Study Sponsorship Scheme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund, eligible student will be granted a subsidy of HK$35,000 upon satisfactory completion of this programme.

Note

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.

Curriculum

Semester 1:

Ecology
Diversity of Life
Horticulture and Soil Management
Occupational Safety and Health in Arboriculture
Essential Chemistry and Applications
English and Communication: Workplace Interaction
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Semester 2:

Tree Biology and Physiology
Site and Vegetation Survey
Tree Planting and Survey
English and Communication: Workplace Correspondence
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
IT Essentials – Health and Life Sciences
Enrichment Module B

Semester 3: