EG114105
Higher Diploma in Building Studies
The programme aims to provide students with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills to pursue a career in building studies or related fields. It prepares students for careers as technicians, assistant engineers and assistant Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers / coordinators. It also aims to develop students who can think independently, appreciate technical, managerial and social constraints in their working environment and are able to make professional judgements.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for employment after graduation and further studies to become professionals.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed as construction supervisors, technical officers, assistant engineers, assistant project managers / coordinators, maintenance officers, assistant Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers/coordinators, etc.
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Surveying
Graduates may apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, including:
• BSc (Hons) Building Engineering and Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Graduates may apply for the following part-time top-up Degree programmes operated by the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) locally at VTC [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
1. BSc (Hons) Construction Management#, Coventry University, UK (Registration No.: 252032)
2. Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)#, the RMIT University, Australia (Registration No.: 212256)
3. BSc (Hons) Building Surveying#, the University of Central Lancashire, UK (Registration No.: 252193)
4. BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying#, the University of Central Lancashire, UK (Registration No.: 252192)
# 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.
The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers recognises the programme.
Graduates with relevant work experience are eligible to become Grades T1 to T3 of Technically Competent Person (TCP) of specific streams and scopes under the Site Supervision Plan System of the Buildings Ordinance.
Graduates completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfills the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.
The programme is currently ana CIC-accredited BIM Coordinator (CCBC) Course, and the renewal of accreditation status will be sought in AY2024/25.
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 revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
3. For details please contact Department of Construction:
IVE (Tuen Mun): 2460 5214
IVE (Kwan Chung): 2612 3864
Semester 1:
• Construction Materials
• Mathematics for Building
• Land Surveying
• Computer Aided Drafting and Detailing
• Construction Science for Building
• Practical Training and Safety Practice for Building
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
• IT Essentials - Smart Living
Semester 2:
• Building Services Engineering
• Building Construction
• Building Maintenance and Adaptation
• Building Structures
• Building Information Modelling for Building Works
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Semester 3:
• Project Management with Law
• Measurement and Documentation
• Building Technology and Sustainability
• Integrated Project
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 4:
• Enrichment Module A
• Building Procurement and Contract Administration
• Construction Supervision in Practice
• Construction and Site Management
• Industry-Based Student Project 1/2
• Vocational Chinese Communication - Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Electives (Select two modules from the following):
• Building Finance and Economics
• Maintenance and Facilities Management
• Small Unmanned Aircraft (Advanced Rating)
• Measurement of Building Works
• Architectural Practice
• Building Information Modelling for Construction Management
Semester 5:
• Building Temporary Works
• Industry-Based Student Project 2/2
• Industrial Attachment
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing