1. 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

2. EG524701 Programme Team Year Programme Leader Deputy Programme Leader
2017 Intake
Catter To
( )
Alex Chau
( )

3. Download the Student Handbook from the link:

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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)
= 15 = 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

15. Institute Operation During Adverse Weather Conditions (www.vtc.edu.hk)

16. 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.

17. Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS)
Procedures for Application:
Apply Online
Submit the followings:
Hong Kong Identity Card (Both sides)
Bank Account Information
Submission methods: By
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

18. Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS)
Deadline for Application:
30 Sept 2017
Enquiry:
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