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Higher Diploma in Geospatial Science and Land Surveying
The programme aims to train para-professionals on land surveying and geographic information technology.
To support Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint, allow students to develop a 3D spatial database and apply spatial data in the innovative development of smart cities.
The programme will also provide language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Click here to view the programme highlights video (narration in Cantonese)
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed as assistant land surveyors, survey officers (Land / Planning / Engineering / Photogrammetry), technical officers (Cartographic / Reprographic), GIS specialists, GIS consultants, etc., in various government departments, consultants and contractors; or they can become professional land surveyor with relevant bachelor degree qualification and training.
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and Sustainability
Graduates may apply for admission to senior year (Year 3) of relevant Degree programmes offered by local universities and institution, including:
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2 years)
The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES)
Graduates with relevant work experience and academic qualifications are eligible to pursue becoming land surveying professionals.
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:
- Understanding Construction Industry
- Mathematics for Geomatics (I)
- Programming fundamentals for Geomatics (I)
- Mapping Science
- Land Surveying Theory and Practice
- Geographic Information Science
- Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
- Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
- IT Essentials - Smart Living
Semester 2:
- Mathematics for Geomatics (II)
- Construction Technology and Project Management
- Geo-referencing Systems
- Engineering Data and Drawings
- Engineering Survey and Instrumentation
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Semester 3:
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Enrichment Module A
- Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning
- Survey Practice I
- Satellite Positioning and Infrastructure
Semester 4:
- 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
- Remote Sensing
- Land Boundary Survey
- Photogrammetry and laser scanning
- Survey Adjustment
- Industry-Based Student Project (Year Long Module)
Elective Modules (any two):
- BIM & 3D GIS
- Hydrographic Surveying
- Utility Surveying
Semester 5:
- Industry-Based Student Project (Year Long Module)
- Industrial Attachment
- Survey Practice (II)
- Advanced Geographic Information Science
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing