HD in Mechanical Engineering Part-time Evening (PTE) Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) Department of Engineering (ENG) HD in Mechanical Engineering Part-time Evening (PTE) EG524701 Induction Meeting 31 August 2017 7:00 pm

EG524701 Programme Team Year Programme Leader Deputy Programme Leader 2017 Intake Catter To (2436 8617) (catter@) Alex Chau (24368771) (mhchaualex@)

Download the Student Handbook from the link: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/ive/ty/admission

New Higher Diploma (nHD) Programmes Key Features: Entry Requirement: Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Foundation Diploma; or Equivalent One HKALE A-Level subject / Two AS-Level subjects at Grade E or above and Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or Equivalent All modules are pegged to Qualification Framework (QF) Levels

Introduction of New Higher Diploma (nHD) Programmes Curriculum: 9 semesters completed in 3 years Attendance requirement of 70% Continuous Assessment (CA) marks must be > 20% End-of-Module Assessment (EA) marks must be > 40% Overall Mark (CA + EA) must be > 40% NO Supplementary Coursework / Exam Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 13 weeks Semester 1 Semester 4 Semester 7 Semester 2 Semester 5 Semester 8 8-9 weeks Semester 3 Semester 6 Semester 9

Notes to Students Your identity by your Student Number and Class (e.g. 1PE01; 1PE02; 1PE03; 1PE04; 1PE05; 1PE06) in communication Check regularly with your VTC student email account to check updated Departmental announcement and any urgent re-scheduling of evening class(es). Students are required to log in their attendance in the Class Attendance System (CAS) by using student ID card

Notes to Students Normal completion : 3 years (9 semesters) Maximum registration period: 7 years Year 1 students are strongly recommended to register all required modules for progressing Students are required to choose their preferred modules for registration starting from Year 2 through Online Module Selection (OMS) in order to suit their individual pace of study and restudying failed modules.

Curriculum Structure (Year 1) Semester Module Code Module Title Credit Value Curri.Hrs Dip Award 1 LAN3100 English & Communication: Workplace Interaction 6 18 Y LAN3003 Vocational Chinese Communication I: Putonghua Conversation & Reports ENG3416 Occupational Safety and Health 26 ENG3209 Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering 10 39 ENG3302 Engineering Drawing 7 Sub Total: 35 127 2 ITE3002 IT Essentials – Technical LAN3103 English & Communication: Workplace Correspondance SDD4001 WPD: Self-efficacy Enhancement MBS3126 Mechanical Engineering Principles MBS3128 Basic Electricity & Electronics MBS3124 Computer Aided Drafting 40 145 3 LAN4108 English & Communication: Persuasive Presentation 9 SDD4003 WPD: SMART in Action MBS3129 Electrical Principles MBS3151 Instrumentation & Measurement 27 130 * To be conducted on weekdays daytime, special arrangement required.

Curriculum Structure (Year 2) Semester Module Code Module Title Credit Value Curri.Hrs Dip Award 4 MBS4123 Applications of Materials 10 39 Y MBS2101 Practical Training for ME I 26 MBS3127 Statics & Dynamics MBS3103 Environmental Awareness 6 MBS4105 Electrical Technology Sub Total: 40 169 5 MBS4153 Project Management 7 MBS2102 Practical Training for ME II 52 MBS4124 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer MBS4102 Fluid Mechanics 33 156 LAN4101 English & Communication: Promotional Materials 27 N LAN4003 Vocational Chinese Communication III: Putonghua Presentations Administrative & Technical Text Writing 9 18 SDD4002 WPD: Global Vision 3 MBS4103 Advanced Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering MBS4109 Dynamics 119 ** To be conducted on weekends, special arrangement required.

Curriculum Structure (Year 3) Semester Module Code Module Title Credit Value Curri.Hrs Dip Award 7 LAN4107 English & Communication: Reports 9 18 N SDD4004 WPD: Integrated Career Development 3 MBS4107 Control and Automation 10 39 MBS4110 Strength of Materials MBS4111　 Mechanical Engineering Design 14 52 Sub Total: 46 157 8 Enrichment Module 6 26 Elective Module 1 Elective Module 2 MBS 4191 Industrial Based Student Project 24 58 169 ** To be conducted on weekends, special arrangement required.

Class Notes Go to https://moodle.vtc.edu.hk Select corresponding module. Print your own notes before each lesson!!!

Credit Transfer / Module Exemption Formal academic achievements obtained that the module concerned is identical in terms of number of credits, intended learning outcomes, the QF level and assessment standards (e.g. same module code passed) Module Exemption Formal academic achievements and / or relevant experience with documented evidence of attainment of required learning outcomes. Assessment may be required. Not normally be allowed credit transfer and / or module exemption for more than 50% of total number of credits of the programme.

Module Exemption by Academic Qualifications General Education (LAN / ITE / SDD) modules / Vocational (CON / ENG) modules Application should be submitted to Campus Secretariat (CS) at the beginning of the semester

Module Exemption by Working Experiences Assessment required ! Modules Credit Value Curriculum Hours Exemption criteria based on working experience* Practical Training for ME I & II (MBS 2101 & MBS 2102) 4 & 6 26 & 52 Recognized Training/ qualification Whole Person Development modules (SDD4001, SDD4002, SDD4003 & SDD4004) 6+3+3+3 = 15 18+9+9+9 = 45 2 years full-time working experience acquired after meeting the minimum entrance requirement Industrial Attachment 10 91 Min. 100 hours of working experience in relevant field * Details should refer to relevant exemption forms

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Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS) Who are eligible to apply? Newly enrolled in the programme (EG524701) Cannot apply for other form of government subsidy or financial assistance, e.g. Continuing Education Fund (CEF), Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS), New Technology Training Scheme (NTTS), etc. http://www.vtc.edu.hk/html/tc/about/press_745.html

Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS) Procedures for Application: Apply Online https://cpe.vtc.edu.hk/admission/ETSS.jsp Submit the followings: Hong Kong Identity Card (Both sides) Bank Account Information Submission methods: By email: etss@vtc.edu.hk By post: In-service Training Office (Engineering), B322, 20 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi In Person (within office hours) : B322, 20 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi

Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS) Deadline for Application: 30 Sept 2017 Enquiry: Telephone/電話: 2435 9423 E-mail/電郵: etss@vtc.edu.hk