EG114142
Higher Diploma in Architectural Technology and Design
The programme provides all-round training on building environment design that emphasises not only architectural technologies, legal requirements and sustainable development knowledge, but the latest Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology to create a better built environment so that the graduates can take up various positions in architectural technology related position to create comfort and pleasure built environment, and be also well-equipped for further development to professional or management levels.
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.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed in interior design firms, architectural firms, property developers, building contractors, government department, etc. to take up various supervisory, managerial and technical positions, such as assistant interior designer, project manager / coordinator, assistant Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager / coordinator, architectural technician and technical officer.
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture
Graduates may apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, including:
- BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design#, the University of the West of England, UK [Not applicable to Mainland students] (full-time / part-time top-up Degree programme operated by the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) locally at VTC)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)#, the RMIT University, Australia [Not applicable to Mainland students] (part-time top-up programmes operated by the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) locally at VTC)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture, the Chu Hai College of Higher Education
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
# 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 programme is widely accepted by the construction industry. It is also accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM) and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) as a required academic qualification for their Associate Membership.
The programme is a CIC-accredited BIM Coordinator (CCBC) Course.
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 Engineering:
IVE (Sha Tin): 2256 7500
Semester 1:
- Building Technology and Materials (I)
- History and Studies of Architecture
- Design Studio Practice
- Design Fundamentals
- Engineering Science for Built Environment
- Practical Training and Safety Practice
- Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
- Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
- IT Essentials - Design
Semester 2:
- Building Technology and Materials (II)
- Buildings Ordinance and Professional Practice
- Sustainable Design
- Computer Aided Drafting and Detailing
- Building Services
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
Semester 3:
- Building Information Modelling A
- Interior Design Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
- Enrichment Module A
Semester 4:
- Architectural Project Management
- Building Information Modelling B
- Building Information Modelling for Building Services Engineering
- Integrated Project for Design Practice
- Modern Building Services and Smart Building
- 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
- Enrichment Module B
Electives (Select one module from the following):
- Contemporary Design Studies
- 3D Rendering and Animation
Semester 5:
- Building Information Modelling for Construction Management
- Industry-Based Student Project
- Industrial Attachment
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing