Professional Certificate in Building Diagnosis and Inspection

This programme is under Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme

The Professional Certificate in Building Diagnosis and Inspection course is designed for building inspectors, surveyors, building diagnosticians and laboratory engineers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in carrying out building diagnosis and inspection duties.

The learning contents are designed in consultation with and the Materials Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Concrete Institute (HKCI).

Programme Structure

The programme offers five core modules and six elective modules (15 hrs each):

Core Modules

CON4009Y Basic Laboratory Management (Construction Materials)
CON4010Y Testing Technology (Infrared Thermography)
CON4011Y Testing Technology (Half-cell Potential Measurement, Covermeter and Pull-off Tester)
CON4012Y Testing Technology (Concrete and Rebar Quality Test)
CON4013Y Water Leakage Detection and Repair

Elective Modules (Select 2)

CON4014Y Concrete Technology (Mix and Properties)
CON4015Y Concrete Technology (Application and Quality Control)
CON4016Y Building Defects and Condition Survey
CON4017Y Repair of Building Defects
CON4018Y Statutory Control on Building Inspection and Maintenance
CON4029Y Testing Technology - Surface Penetration Radar Survey

Assessment

Students' performance in each module is assessed by Continuous Assessment (CA) and End-of-Module Assessment (EA). Assessments are conducted in English.


Schedule

- 1-3 nights per week, 19:00 - 22:00
- Duration: 105 hrs. Subject to the availability of elective modules, the whole programme may be completed in 9-12 months.