The programme aims to equip students with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills, initially at paraprofessional level, via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application, to enable them to pursue a career in technicians, technician engineers, project co-coordinators, project officers, works supervisors and technical officers in environmental and/or Civil Engineering sectors.

 Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• perform duties in the workplace professionally and ethically according to the codes of conduct and/or requirements of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers;

• undertake and manage projects, including investigation, planning and delivery, using project management principles in engineering and related environments;

• apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and relevant specialized areas to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies in the field of Civil Engineering;

• identify, analyze and assess traffic, municipal, structural and environmental problems as well as the potential hazards associated with infrastructure development;

• perform structural appraisals and design comprehensive solutions for each element of structures and development to meet statutory requirements and the needs of stakeholders;

• plan and conduct surveys, field studies and laboratory experiments to determine the properties and behaviors of materials; the interactions between structures and surrounding environments; and various impacts to structures; and

• apply modern tools and visual aids in design and modelling to facilitate the planning, costing, construction and management of development projects.

 Who Should Attend

• Students who have no engineering background and are seeking a professional qualification;

• Students who are interested in engineering;

• Students who want to widen their knowledge in different engineering fields; and

• Students who want to further their study or career in the field of engineering, e.g. Bachelor of Engineering.

 Programme Features

• Good foundation for Bachelor’s Degree; and

• Taught by local practitioners in the engineering fields and supported by links with industry.

 Admission Requirements

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English and Chinese); or

• Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin, or

• 5 passes in HKCEE (including English and Chinese at level 2 or grade E) or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant working experience, or

• Satisfactory completion of Yi Jin Certificate plus 1 year of relevant working experience, or

• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (at QF level 3); or

• Mature applicants aged 21 or above with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience may be considered; and

• Prior knowledge in Calculus is preferred for the course MATH5001EF/P Advanced Engineering Mathematics.

Assessment

Students are required to have an overall pass in each course assessment. The passing mark is 50%.

Award

A Professional Diploma in Civil Engineering will be issued by LiPACE to those who successfully complete the whole programme.