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Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking

Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking
Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge in telecommunication infrastructure including mobile / wireless networks, telephone fixed-line networks, broadband optical networks, network security and network management. Practical work in the programme will be based on recognised trade certificates so that skills are of direct relevance to industry practice and new technologies.

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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Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKIIT¹
Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as Network Engineers and Administrators in the areas of telecommunication systems / networks installation, maintenance, operation and administration. For the contemporary telecommunication systems, they are also equipped with the software development skills to work for the services implementation. They may also be employed in technical marketing as well as technical support.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • BSc (Hons) in Information and Communications Technology
  • BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:

  • Degree programmes in local universities:
    • The City University of Hong Kong
    • The Hong Kong Baptist University
    • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Education University of Hong Kong
    • The University of Hong Kong
  • Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus) [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
    • The Coventry University, UK
    • The University of the West of England, UK
  • Other Universities in the UK and Australia
Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Note
  1. Class venue: HKIIT and IVE (Tsing Yi). HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.
  2. 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.
Curriculum
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Web
  • Database Principles
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Networking Technologies
  • Signals and Systems
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Telecommunications and Networking Project
  • Web Application Development Frameworks
  • IT Professionalism
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Telecommunication Network Practice (Part 1)
  • Communication Systems
  • Advanced Networking Technologies
  • Final Year Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Telecommunication Network Practice (Part 2)
  • Telecommunication Network Services
  • Wireless Communications
  • Contemporary Topics in Telecommunications and Networking
  • Final Year Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Enrichment Module A

Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.

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