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Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering
The programme aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to pursue a career in the Building Services Engineering Industry. The equally important aim is to develop students' abilities to think clearly, assess problems critically, view work creatively and communicate effectively when working independently or as members of a team.
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 various areas of infrastructure development and construction related projects including new developments, urban renewal projects, maintenance and upgrading of existing services. Nature of work varies from building services design and installation to facility management. The multi-skill training offered by the programme renders graduates less vulnerable to fluctuations in the construction industry. The average employment rate in recent years is over 90%. Graduates may be employed in both private and public organisations, e.g. building services consultants and contractors, property development and management companies, main contractors, suppliers and government departments. A student placement programme is built in the programme with students being placed as far as possible to work full-time in industry during the last semester of study. This helps to achieve the objective of "seamless employment".
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
- BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering
Graduates may apply for admission to the following full-time Degree programmes:
- BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- BEng in Architectural Engineering offered by the City University of Hong Kong
- BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering offered by the University of Hong Kong
- BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering offered by the University of Hong Kong
- BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- BEng (Hons) in in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Upon admission to the above programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.
Graduates may apply for the following HKCAAVQ accredited full-time / part-time top-up Degree programmes [duration of 9 months (full-time) / 18 months (part-time)] jointly operated by the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
- BEng (Hons) in Building Services and Sustainable Engineering# offered by the University of Lancashire, UK (Part-time); Registration Number (Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance) : 252295
- BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering# offered by the University of the West of England, UK (Full-time and part-time); Registration Number (Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance) : 252610
# 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 has been fully accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as satisfying the academic requirements for Associate Member.
The programme is recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the HKSAR as satisfying the academic requirements for registration as Grade B Registered Electrical Workers.
Starting from 2025/26 cohort intake, graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for exemption for some modules of the Professional Diploma in Plumbing Engineering. The Professional Diploma is recognised by the Water Supplies Department as the Part 1 academic qualification for new Grade I Plumber’s License.
Graduates completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfill the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.
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.
- For details, please contact Department of Engineering:
IVE (Tuen Mun): 2460 5375
- Electrical Services Fundamentals
- Mechanical Services Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics for Building Services
- Building Services Drawing
- Engineering Safety and Environmental Awareness
- Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
- Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
- IT Essentials - Smart Living
- Electrical Installations
- HVACR Technology
- Piped and Fire Services
- Building Information Modelling for MEP Coordination
- Practical Training for Building Services
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Electrical Machines
- Testing and Commissioning
- Piped and Fire Services Design
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Enrichment Module B
- Sustainable Built Environment and HVACR Systems
- Mechanical and Electrical Services Design
- Advanced Piped and Fire Services
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
- Enrichment Module A
- Elective Module
Elective Modules (Select 1 only):
- Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Facilities Maintenance and Energy Management
- Advanced Mathematics for Building Services
- Electrical Services and Building Management Systems
- Intelligent Building Systems
- Construction Technology and Management
- Industrial Attachment
- Final Year Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace