Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Programme Aims
You gain a sound knowledge of the design, installation and operation of building services systems. You learn how these systems are integrated within the building structure, how they are coordinated during installation, and how they operate effectively.

You also learn to carry out design calculations, undertake appropriate testing and commissioning, and properly maintain and operate systems.

You develop basic supervisory and management skills to work as a subordinate to a professional engineer, or supervisor to technicians, craftsmen and unskilled workers.

Students testing a low-voltage switchboard in BSE's electrical services laboratory

Career Prospects

You can expect to work as assistant engineers or engineering technicians under the supervision of registered professional engineers, in consultant or contracting firms, or in government departments You may also work as engineering technicians in the maintenance and operation of building services systems with developers and maintenance contractors. Work as sales engineers for building services equipment and system supplies is also an option. Further study opportunities exist through our BEng(Hons) degree programme.

Characteristics
You learn the skills to find employment in a wide variety of jobs. The programme also encourages your personal development and potential to pursue further studies.

Professional Recognition

This programme satisfies the academic requirements for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), UK, and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).

Programme Structure

• Year One studies cover electrical, thermal systems and environment aspects and supplementary subjects such as Mathematics, English, Drafting Skills, Chinese and general education studies. Practical training in the Industrial Centre is in the summer term.

•  In Year Two, additional technical and management subjects are covered. You have hands-on experience with operation, maintenance and testing of building services systems. In Semester Two, you are mainly engaged in a group design project.

Entrance Requirements

For Entry with HKALE Qualifications:
In addition to the General Minimum Entrance Requirements, you need:

• E in one of the following HKALE subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Science, Chemistry, and computer Studies; OR

• E in two of the following HKALE(AS-Level) subjects: Physics, Design & Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry and computer Applications

Alternative Entry Route:

• Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering; OR
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering; OR

• Equivalent qualifications

Other Information:

• Suitable applicants may be invited to attend an interview in June or July.
• Preference will be given to the HKALE/HKALE(AS-Level) subjects in Applied Mathematics, chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, Chinese Literature, Computer Studies/Computer Applications, Design & Technology, Electronics, Engineering Science, English Literature, Physics, Pure Mathematics/Mathematics & Statistics, and Use of English

 Enquires

General Office, Room FJ719

Tel: (852) 27665847 , fax: (852) 27746146

OR

Dr. Lam Kam-chuen

Tel: (852) 27665845, e-mail: bekclam@polyu.edu.hk

Last modified : 9 July 2004

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