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EG114705
Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering


Programme Aims

The programme aims to educate students who will acquire important theoretical knowledge as well as a useful range of employable and practical skills in automotive engineering and business. Close linkages with local industry, and the Mainland, ensure our graduates fulfill what industry and the region need. Emphasis will especially be placed upon developing critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving and innovative skills. Successful graduates will be confident in both working alone as well as in a team (as required) and will eventually become leaders in their chosen field.

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.

Category
Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Tsing Yi)

Entrance Requirements
Career Prospects

The Automotive Engineering industry has a strong, continuing presence in Hong Kong. Graduates may be employed as Assistant Engineers, Service Advisers, Technicians or Supervisors in light or heavy vehicle after-sales service centres, vehicle safety inspection centres, vehicle component development companies and road transport related firms.

Articulation

Graduates may apply for admission to the relevant Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, including:

  • The University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The City University of Hong Kong
  • RMIT University, Australia (Top-up Degree programme operated at SHAPE of VTC) [Not applicable to Mainland students]

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as satisfying the academic requirements for the Associate membership.

Note

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.

  1. For details please contact Department of Engineering:
    IVE (Tsing Yi): 2436 8641

 

Curriculum

 

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Science
  • Engineering Drafting and CAD
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics for Automotive Engineering
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Automotive Practical Training (A)
  • Automotive Technology (I)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Smart Living
  • Mathematics for Automotive Engineering
  • Automotive Science
  • Automotive Technology (IIA)
  • Automotive Practical Training (B)
  • Electric Vehicle Technology (I)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Automotive Operation and Business Management
  • Automotive Performance Technology
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Automotive Engineering Design
  • Advanced Automotive Technology
  • Electric Vehicle Technology (II)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations Administrative & Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Enrichment Module B

Service Management Stream:

  • Automotive Sales and Marketing Management
  • Automotive Business Training
  • Automotive Insurance and Surveying

Technology Stream:

  • Automotive Testing and Standards
  • Automotive Practical Training (C)
  • Automotive Technology (IIB)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Final Year Project

Service Management Stream:

  • Legal and Financial Aspects for Automotive Marketers

Technology Stream:

  • Vehicle Body Design and Building

 


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