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Professional Diploma in Railway Engineering

IVE - Engineering
IVE - Engineering
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Overview
Programme Code
EG524401P
Subject Area
Engineering - Transportation, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic , Engineering - Mechanical and Building Services
Programme Type
Professional Diploma
Offering Institution
IVE - Engineering
Contact Hours
240
QF Level
4
QF Credits
120
QF Registration No.
13/000653/L4
QF Registration Validity Period
2013.11.15-2026.08.31
Programme Class [ EG524401P-12 ] Apply Online
Programme Fee
HKD$33,600.00
Class Code Commencement Date Class Location Medium of Instruction Apply Online Class Remarks Class Status
EG524401P-12 2024.05.27 Billion Plaza Centre
English supplemented with Cantonese

Programme Description

The programme aims to equip learners with technical knowledge and skills in railway engineering to upgrade their competencies to perform their duties safely and to deal with the issues commonly found in the railway industry.

 

Programme Structure

Core Module

Module Code

Module Title

Contact Hours

TRN4001X

Modern Railway Organizations and Infrastructures

30

TRN4002X

Railway Asset Management

30

TRN4003X

Railway System Assurance

30

 

Elective Modules (Select 5 out of 6)

Module Code

Module Title

Contact Hours

TRN4004X

Signalling Principles

30

TRN4005X

Sgnalling Circuits and Systems

30

TRN4006X

Signalling Design and Applications

30

TRN4007X

Intermittent and Hidden Fault Finding in Train

30

TRN4008X

Data Collection and Control System

30

TRN4009X

Introduction of Rolling Stock and Drives

30

 

Frequency and Duration

- 1 to 2 evenings per week.

- Duration: 240 hrs. The whole programme can be completed in 12 to 18 months.

 

Assessments

Students' performance in each module is assessed by continuous assignments and/or a final examination. Assessments and examination are conducted in English.

 

Awards

  1. Satisfactory completion of the whole programme of 3 core modules and 5 elective modules will lead to a ‘Professional Diploma in Railway Engineering’.
     
  2. Satisfactory completion of the three modules below will lead to a ‘Professional Certificate in Railway Signalling System’
  • TRN4004X - Signalling Principles
  • TRN4005X - Signalling Circuits and Systems
  • TRN4006X - Signalling Design and Applications
  1. Satisfactory completion of the three modules below will lead to a ‘Professional Certificate in Rolling Stock Maintenance’
  • TRN4007X - Intermittent and Hidden Fault Finding in Train
  • TRN4008X - Data Collection and Control System
  • TRN4009X - Introduction of Rolling Stock and Drives

 

Professional Diploma in Railway Engineering

This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4).

 

Remarks

IVE – Engineering reserves all rights to make revisions or alternations to the programme schedule, content or other details if necessary.

Entry Requirements

1. Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent with one year working experience; or
2. Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent with two year working experience; or
3. Completion of a QF Level 3 programme and currently employed; or
4. Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written^

^ Relevant RPL qualification(s) should be related to Electrical & Mechanical Services.

Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, may be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Vplus Subsidy Scheme

This course is an eligible programme under “Vplus Subsidy Scheme – Vplus Engineering”.

Under this scheme, successful applicants will be refunded 60% of the paid tuition fees of eligible programmes, subject to a maximum of $45,000 per person.  For details and application, please visit https://vplus.vtc.edu.hk/eng.

 

Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.

CEF Course Code

36F13500A

CEF Course Name

Professional Diploma in Railway Engineering

CEF Effective Date

2021.09.01

Valid CEF Until

2025.08.31

Complete the Application Form together with a crossed cheque payable to "Vocational Training Council" for the Course Fee and submit to:

Engineering Discipline In-service Training
HK Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)
B322, 20, Tsing Yi Rd, Tsing Yi Island, N.T.

Tel: 2435 9423 (Mon-Fri: 0900-1700)
Fax: 2432 2253
Email: EDiT@vtc.edu.hk
Website: EDiT.vtc.edu.hk

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