Higher Diploma Programmes - Hong Kong Polytechnic … · Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers ... Working as sales engineers for building services equipment and systems

Faculty of Construction & EnvironmentAddress : ZS1201, 12/F, South Tower, Block Z The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong KongEmail : [email protected]: (852) 3400-8496Website: www.polyu.edu.hk/fce

Faculty of Construction and EnvironmentHigher Diploma Programmes

Top 7 reasons why PolyU FCE is

the natural choice in Hong Kong

High world rankingsHighly regarded in global rankings of academic subjects,

the disciplines of Civil Engineering and Architecture/ Built

Env i ronmen t tha t a re o f fe red by the Facu l t y o f

Construction and Environment (FCE) are ranked 10th and

15th respectively by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

World University Rankings. In the ShanghaiRanking’s

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2016, PolyU was in

third place for the discipline of Civil Engineering.

Long historyOur long history of educating professionals for the

construction industry dates back to 1937 with the

opening of the Government Trade School in Wanchai.

We have since evolved and grown into a thriving

university campus in the heart of Hong Kong.

Faculty, staff and student profiles In addition to hundreds of thousands of illustrious

alumni who have shaped Hong Kong into the world

city that it is today, we have about 130

academic staff members and a diverse

student body, with over a hundred

exchange and international students

from all over the world.

State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories Many chose to study at FCE because of a genuine

interest in the subjects that we offer. You will definitely

meet like-minded students here who share your desire

to learn from the best. Our facilities include state-of-

the-art laboratories, where you will find leading

researchers conducting cutting-edge research on

p res s ing top i c s o f your genera t ion , name ly,

sustainable urban development and climate change.

Career prospects We work c lose l y w i th indus t r y to ensure our

programmes are relevant and meet the changing

needs of society. Our graduates are sought after by

major corporations in a range of industries, from

banking to construction to government departments.

Within 6 months of their graduation, roughly 90% of

our undergraduate degree graduates are employed,

with average starting salaries of about $20,000,

second high in PolyU.

Gateway to China and AsiaAs a gateway to China and Asia, FCE provides

countless opportunities to explore the region. Not only

will you form networks with your classmates, you can

also take advantage of the established connections of

FCE and its departments with China and other parts of

Asia to develop your career in this part of the world.

Professional accreditations/ recognitions acquired FCE’s undergraduate programmes prepare students

for professional careers and leadership positions in a

range of disciplines, including Civil, Structural,

Environmental and Building Services Engineering,

Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, General

Practice Surveying and Land Surveying. Most of them

a re acc red i t ed/ r e cogn i zed by p ro f e s s i ona l

organizations l ike the Hong Kong Insti tution of

Eng ineers (HK IE ) , the Hong Kong Ins t i t u te o f

Surveyors(HKIS), the Royal Institution of Chartered

Surveyors (RICS), the UK’s Chartered Institution of

Building Services Engineers(CIBSE), the Institution of

Occupational Safety and Health of the United

Kingdom (IOSH), and the Chartered Institution of Civil

Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

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Offering Department: Building and Real Estate(http://www.bre.polyu.edu.hk/)Programme Code: JS3038 / 32372-ENG

Offering Department: Building and Real Estate (http://www.bre.polyu.edu.hk/)Programme Code: JS3284 / 32372-SUR

Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management (Engineering)

Programme Aims We train higher technicians for the building engineering and building management professions. Students are also taught the necessary foundation knowledge to pursue further professional education in building engineering in relevant Hong Kong or overseas degree programmes.

Programme CharacteristicsIn Year 1 Semester 1, students are given a common, solid grounding in technical knowledge. In Year 2, in addition to Core Subjects, specialist studies include those in Building Services Engineering, Soil Engineering, Cost Engineering and Facility Engineering.

Professional RecognitionInterim recognition has been granted to the programme by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates are granted full exemption from the academic requirements for Associate Membership of HKIE.

Career ProspectsGraduates can normally expect employment related to building engineering, construction and project management, quantity surveying, building surveying or property management. Graduates with passes at the Distinction and Credit levels who wish to further their studies may be given credit transfers for some subjects in related PolyU degree programmes.

Entrance RequirementsPlease refer to the most up-to-date information at: http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/ug/jupas/2016/js3038

Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management (Surveying)

Programme Aims We train higher technicians for the building surveying, quantity surveying and general practice surveying professions. Students are also taught the necessary foundation knowledge for further professional education in surveying disciplines in relevant Hong Kong or overseas degree programmes.

Programme CharacteristicsIn Year 1 Semester 1, students are given a common, solid grounding in technical knowledge. In Year 2, in addition to Core Subjects, specialist studies include Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying and Real Estate.

Professional RecognitionRelevant exemption and professional recognition (such as associate membership/technical trainee membership or the equivalent) have been sought from the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS).

Career ProspectsGraduates can normally expect employment related to project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, property management or real estate. Graduates with passes at the Distinction and Credit levels who wish to further their studies may be given credit transfers for some subjects in related PolyU degree programmes.


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Offering Department: Building Services Engineering(http://www.bse.polyu.edu.hk/)Programme Code: JS3026 / 33375

Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Programme Aims The programme prepares students for careers in building services engineering. Students gain a sound knowledge of the design, installation and operation of building services systems and learn how they are integrated within the building structure, how they are coordinated during installation and how they operate effectively. Students also learn to carry out design calculations, undertake appropriate testing and commissioning, and properly maintain and operate systems. We develop students' basic supervisory and management skills to allow them to work as subordinates to professional engineers or as supervisors of technicians, craftsmen and unskilled workers.

Programme CharacteristicsStudents acquire the skills that are necessary for a wide variety of positions. The programme also encourages their personal career development and their potential to pursue further studies.

Professional RecognitionThe Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) has granted interim recognition to the programme. This Higher Diploma is an acceptable academic qualification for Associate Membership of HKIE. Academic programmes accredited by HKIE for the Building Services Discipline are recognised by the UK's Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) under reciprocal recognition.

Career ProspectsGraduates can expect to work as assistant engineers or engineering technicians under the supervision of registered professional engineers in consulting or contracting firms, or in government departments. They may also work as engineering technicians with developers or maintenance contractors in the maintenance and operation of building services systems. Working as sales engineers for building services equipment and systems suppliers is also an option. Graduates are eligible to apply for our full-time self-financed BEng(Hons) degree programme. Outstanding graduates may also be considered for admission to the government-funded BEng(Hons) degree programme (subject to approval).


Programme Aims We prepare students to become incorporated engineers in the field of civil engineering. The programme also provides a sound educational background for those students who wish to pursue higher-level study in the same field.

Programme CharacteristicsWe teach students to apply civil engineering knowledge to solve construction problems and to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken, written and graphical presentations. This programme provides fundamental training in civil engineering, which means that students may pursue further studies by continuing in the BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering programme with credit transfer if they graduate with good academic results.

Professional RecognitionInterim recognition has been granted to the programme by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates are granted full exemption from the academic requirements for Associate Membership of HKIE.

Career ProspectsEmployment opportunities are available as technical officers and supervisors in both the public and private sectors, such as the Civil Engineering and Development Department, Drainage Services Department, Highways Department, Housing Department, civil engineering consultants and construction companies, etc.


Higher Diplomain Civil EngineeringOffering Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/)Programme Code: JS3052 / 31363

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Offering Department: Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu.hk/)Programme Code: JS3088 / 34312

Higher Diploma in Geomatics

Programme Aims The goals of this programme are to provide education and training for students to function as geomatics paraprofessionals in the areas of land surveying and geo-information technology, and to satisfy the requirements for Associate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES) and for admission to the Assessment of Professional Competence Scheme of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS).

Programme CharacteristicsThe programme is well recognised by the profession in Hong Kong and abroad. Our teaching staff members are leading academics and our laboratory facilities are well equipped. Students can focus on either Land Surveying or Geo-Information Technology by choosing an appropriate set of Elective Subjects in Year 2 of the programme.

Professional RecognitionThis programme satisfies the academic requirements for Associate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES). The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) for the purpose of admitting graduates to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Scheme under its Land Surveying Division (LSD).

Career ProspectsOur graduates work in government departments and companies that are involved in surveying, construction, mapping, information technology, planning, transport and environmental disciplines. Graduates can apply for advanced standing in related degrees in local or overseas universities and may be eligible for advanced standing in the Department's BSc programme. Most of our graduates find employment soon after graduation. Many also gain rapid promotion in their respective organizations.


Messages from our students / graduates

Due to the prosperous economy, the construction industry in Hong Kong is facing an ever-increasing demand for construction professionals. This well-designed programme offered by BRE at PolyU, undoubtedly, is the response to the current situation. During the two years’ study, I have gained precious knowledge in building technologies, management and economic theories which will help me to face future challenges. The programme aims not only to simply inculcate students with numerous theories, but also emphasises real practice and helps students develop a solid foundation in construction by providing a series of industrial training. In addition, the all-round curriculum of the programme is frequently reviewed by professionals of the University who have close connection to the construction industry so that graduates can receive up-to-date information and be competent in the construction industry.I am also grateful that the Department has spent a lot of teaching resources on us and the academic staff are willing to offer us continuous support whenever we encounter difficulties. Their guidance enhances my critical thinking and enriches my understanding of the industry. I strongly believe that it is a wise decision to study at BRE, PolyU.

Desmond Lee Chun TingHD in Building Technology and Management (Engineering)

I have gained the fundamental knowledge for becoming a surveyor in this two-year programme. In the booming construction industry, learning updated software like Building Information Modelling is one of the highlights in this programme. This comprehensive course enables students to develop themselves both academically and professionally. My studies and participation in extra-curricular activities have enabled me to develop my potential. I am grateful to be recognised by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. I am also thankful that I made friends in the extracurricular activities and was encouraged by them during these years. I believe this programme would be a good foundation for my future studies in the BSc (Hons) Surveying programme, which would enable me to pursue a professional career in the surveying discipline.

Cathy Siu Wai LamHD in Building Technology and Management (Surveying)

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PolyU has given me a very fruitful university life. I have had opportunities to meet different people and to acquire knowledge beyond what I learned in secondary school. Over the previous year, I have joined student societies to meet more friends and learnt how to cooperate and communicate with students from different cultures.PolyU has also provided me with many opportunities to learn. There are numerous subjects in different areas for students to choose from, which has enabled me to widen my horizons.I know that my experience at PolyU has helped me to become a well-rounded individual for society.

Cheung Cheuk Sze, JasmineHD in Building Services Engineering

As a first-year student at PolyU, I have had a meaningful and interesting university life. In this programme, there are many practical sessions for students to apply knowledge that they have learned in class. For example, the survey camp held in the summer requires students to make use of their land surveying and computer skills to finish a project. Although the process is exhausting, the experience is invaluable.To provide information on career development and up-to-date technologies, guests from well-known companies and associations, such as ESRI. and the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, are often invited to give talks.Throughout the year, I not only gained knowledge from lectures but also learned how to apply it in real situations. I feel confident that my studies will lead to a future career.

Lee Yin NokHD in Geomatics

Please refer to the most up-to-date information on the Study@PolyU website at www.polyu.edu.hk/study.

Enquiries on Application and AdmissionAcademic SecretariatThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Email: [email protected]: (852) 2333-0600Website: www.polyu.edu.hk/study

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Faculty of Construction & EnvironmentAddress : ZS1201, 12/F, South Tower, Block Z The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong KongEmail : [email protected]: (852) 3400-8496Website: www.polyu.edu.hk/fce

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