EG114142K
Higher Diploma in Architectural Technology and Design (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Programme Aims

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.

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Category
Medium of Instruction - Putonghua
Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme
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 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.

Articulation

Application for mapping for articulation pathways to other local and overseas universities will be sought.

Professional Recognition

The Department will seek the following professional institutions to recognise our graduates from this programme satisfying the academic requirement of its Associate membership:
1. The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM) and
2. The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM).

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 programme is newly offered in AY 2025/26. The accreditation of programme will be conducted in 2025.
3. For details please contact Department of Engineering:
IVE (Sha Tin): 2256 7500
4. Certain modules within the curriculum are delivered in Chinese. A higher level of Chinese proficiency is required.

Curriculum

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+

 

+ Modules to be delivered in English

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