Engineering & IT / HD534
Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering
Design and maintain the air-conditioning, electrical, fire and water systems that keep buildings running.
- Qualification
- Higher Diploma
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Fanling North Campus
- Programme code
- HD534
01 / Programme overview
Programme structure
Lab work on air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing training rigs is combined with drawing, energy calculation and a 160-hour placement.
02 / Curriculum
Curriculum
Engineering principles
Learn the basics of heat, fluids and electricity.
Air-conditioning and ventilation
Calculate cooling loads and test systems on the training rigs.
Electrical and fire services
Design power distribution and fire services, and learn the regulations behind them.
Energy management and placement
Carry out an energy audit, then join an engineering firm on placement.
03 / In practice
See how a building breathes.
Measure airflow and energy use on the training rigs, then test ideas on the rooftop solar array.
04 / Admissions
Entry requirements
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese, English and Mathematics.
05 / Your next step
Progression & careers
Progress to building services or energy engineering degrees, or work as an assistant engineer, technician or energy auditor.
06 / Fees & funding
Applying
Fees & funding
Indicative annual fee HK$44,000, payable in instalments.
How to apply
Before applying, read the application steps and entry requirements. If you have questions about the programme, study arrangements or fees, send us an enquiry.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Will I work on real equipment?
Yes. The building energy lab has air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing training rigs.
Does the programme lead to professional registration?
Not on its own. Graduates can continue study towards the qualifications that professional registration requires.
YSD / Your next step
Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering
Higher Diploma · 2 years full-time · Fanling North Campus
